NASCAR Rev'd Up Event For All-Star Week

"NASCAR Rev'd Up", is a six-hour event highlighted by a concert with Everfine/Atlantic recording group O.A.R., will kick off activities for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race week in Charlotte, N.C. The event, which is free to the public, will take place Wed., May 13 between 3rd and Mint Streets in uptown Charlotte from 4-10 p.m.

This year, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is being held for the 25th time. Rev'd Up will mark the first time that the all-star week will open with a concert.

The event features driver appearances, show cars and interactive displays, culminated by the O.A.R. concert. Performing as special guests will be Charlotte band Simplified.

SPEED will broadcast its show 'Countdown to All-Star' beginning at 8 p.m. (ET) on May 13 from the concert venue, with guest appearances from several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers. "NASCAR Rev'd Up" leads off a four-day period heading into the 25th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, set for Sat. May 16 at 7 p.m. at Lowe's Motor Speedway, broadcast live and exclusive on SPEED. Here's a schedule of events for all-star week:

* Wednesday, May 13, 4-10 p.m. in uptown Charlotte: "NASCAR Rev'd Up" featuring a concert by O.A.R. (free admission).

* Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m., Time Warner Cable Arena: NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Craftsman (for tickets go to www.pitcrewchallenge.com or www.ticketmaster.com). SPEED will televise beginning at 9 p.m. (ET).

* Friday, May 15: NASCAR Day, an opportunity for fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country to make donations to the NASCAR Foundation to raise funds for its Family of Charities in an effort to help thousands of children live better lives (for more information go to foundation.nascar.com).

* Friday, May 15, 6:15 p.m., Lowe's Motor Speedway: NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Qualifying (for tickets call (800) 455-FANS or go to www.lowesmotorspeedway.com). SPEED will televise beginning at 5 p.m. (ET).

* Friday, May 15, 8 p.m., Lowe's Motor Speedway: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 (for tickets call (800) 455-FANS or go to www.lowesmotorspeedway.com). SPEED will televise beginning with pre-race coverage at 7:30 p.m. (ET).

* Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m., Lowe's Motor Speedway: 25th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (for tickets call (800) 455-FANS or go to www.lowesmotorspeedway.com). SPEED will televise beginning at 7 p.m. (ET).