Inches Away from Full Pond on Lake Norman!

If we can muster up some sunny weather, we can have a blast on LKN! With all of the rain we've had this week, we are just inches away from full pond. 

That is pretty cool considering that in the past few years, we've had well below normal rainfall and thus a pretty shallow lake. 

So, I know the daily rain is getting old but just remember where we were literally a few months ago and be thankful for this rain. Summer will be here soon and the long, dry spells may well be in our future again. 

Coca-Cola 600 Rain Delayed Finish

David Reutimann gets his first Sprint Cup Win and the first win for Michael Waltrip Racing. In a race that was rain delayed from Sunday to Monday and then for another two hours after lap 227, Reutimann's Team had the winning strategy. At lap 221, pit road opened but Reutimann, who was in 14th place, stayed out under caution. By lap 227, the race was stopped and two hours later, officially called with Reutimann in the lead. 

No, this isn't the way he wanted to win nor is it the way the fans wanted to see it but let's face it, in this sport, weather and strategy go hand-in-hand. Ted Turner will be the first to tell you that weather played a major roll in several of his storied sailing victories but so did the strategy he employed. So, this isn't anything new. Yes, we would all have loved to see a full race but let's be honest, it is also nice to see someone come from behind with a smart play to take the prize. 

Congratulations David, MWR, and Toyota (their first non-Joe Gibbs win)!

Foodlion Speed Street

So, with Race Week in Charlotte, there are things you can enjoy, outside of Lowes Motor Speedway (although there are things to do there too). Once again, you can take it to the street, literally! 

Visiting the Food Lion Speed Street events in Uptown Charlotte is a great way to take in all things related to Race Week, even if you aren't going to the actual races. Check out these photos from last year. 

Race Week at Lowes Motor Speedway

The LKN region's kick-off for summer is arriving this weekend at Lowes Motor Speedway. Starting with the Sprint All-Star Race and ending with the Coca-Cola 600, this promises to be a fun week in area. 

You should prepare for a bit more traffic and a few more folks at your favorite eatery but thank everyone for leaving their travel and tourism dollars as they head back home. And of course, enjoy some racin!

Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival and Race on Lake Norman

I bet you won't see this every day on LKN, Dragon Boats racing!

The 10th Annual Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival will be held this coming weekend at Ramsey Creek Park. This will be a sight to see but most of all, it promises to be fun. Stop by and take in the excitement of a real Chinese Dragon Boat Race and learn a bit more about the diverse community we call Lake Norman too!