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  • By acemj on January 24, 2003
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    Professional sports teams often hold their respective cities hostage by threatening to move if the city does not build new arenas or stadiums. Charlotte is no different. The pro basketball team, the Hornets are trying to get a new arena built in Uptown.
    Personally, I think that would be great, but I'm not willing to finance a private organizations building project with public money. Besides, I'm an LA Lakers fan!!

    **UPDATE: 5/15/02 The Charlotte Hornets are officially moving to New Orleans. The city was unwilling to meet the demands of the team's ownership. I have no problem with getting rid of them, but if the city tries to get another team to replace them it will make us look pretty bad. Let's say next year the city makes attempts to attract a new team. Well, the only way to do it will be to build a new arena. If we build a new arena to attract a new team, people will say, 'why didn't you just build it for the Hornets?' Good point.

    Charlotte is also home to the NFL franchise, the Carolina Panthers.

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    Sports: Go check out a Charlotte...
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  • By acemj on January 24, 2003
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    Go check out a Charlotte Eagles game. The Eagles are a professional soccer team in the A League (which is one notch below MLS, but great stuff all the same!). These guys play hard and play well so go support them. I took this shot at a recent exhibition match versus their MLS Club, the Colorado Rapids (Valderama plays for them!).

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  • Other Contact: www.charlotteeagles.com

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    Sports: Lowe's Motor Speedway...
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  • By RoboBob on August 25, 2002
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  • Lowe's Motor Speedway (Formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway)
    If you love NASCAR then this is the place to go.

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  • Address: Concord, North Carolina
  • Other Contact: http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.co

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    Sports: NASCAR Silicon Motorspeeway
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  • By Bostephenson on August 26, 2002
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    This is like most racing games, only a lot more realistic. You actually get in a car and three connected TV screens show you the track. The tracks are simulations of the real tracks, and because Concord Mills is directly across I-85 from Lowe's Motorspeedway, you can race a track you've just seen. They are identical.

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  • Address: I-85 about exit 50. Inside Concord Mills Mall

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    Sports: Lowe's Motor Speedway
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  • By Bostephenson on August 26, 2002
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    While many come to Charlotte just for the NASCAR races, many are not fans. Even if you aren't, visitng Lowe's Motor Speedway is worth it, even if only to say you've been there. The speedway is a sprawling, gargantuan structure. Even if you're not impressed, your friends will wonder what it was that you saw.

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  • Directions: Lowe's Motor Speedway is actually in Concord, NC. To get there, go north out of Charlotte on I-85 until you see the signs for the exit.

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    Sports: Road Trip to Race Car Shop & Garages Must See!
  • Updated By rw-bigfoot on October 28, 2005
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    When you go to the speedway you got to go to ALL the race car shops. They're free to get in and you can get a great map (will cost a few dollars but well worth it) at the front entrance gift shop at the Lowes Speedway. There were other maps out there but this map was very good. Great detail on directions never got lost once. We took our big motor coach and was able to get around just fine with it. The Walmart close to the track had great souviners at a good price! We spent a long day visiting shops and seeing the country side as well. We took some new friends we had met at the camp grounds with us, we give this day trip 4 thumbs up! Here's a web site for the area race shop I don't know if they're all listed, get the map at Lowes Motor Speedway! Race Shops and Garages

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    Sports: Pumping Iron - Bible Belt Style
  • By saltwaterandsails on March 24, 2006
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  • Having been born and raised in California. The Bible Belt is a bit of a "culture shock" to me.

    The local YMCA I went to in Ballantyne was pretty fully equipped.

    Somewhat of a surprise were the various religious quotes on the walls.

    Religion is obviously a big part of life in the South.

    Gym was very family oriented - with great child minding.

    Quite a contrast to the LA gyms I used to frequent.

    America is truly a very diverse place.


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    Sports: Swing Dancing
  • By jackelly3 on April 19, 2006
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  • Jack Kelly and Tommi Swinson at Jack's Swing Shack - Charlotte
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    If you like to swing dance, the swingcat society has a great website telling about events in Charlotte. They have a free lesson with Jack Kelly and Tommi Swinson at open Door Studios. Charlotte Swing Dance Society has monthly dances. Swing friendlly bands are listed on the website and other swing dance events.

  • Address: 1221-B The Plaza
  • Phone: (704) 965-0886
  • Directions: Plaza Midwood
  • Website: http://www.swingcatsociety.com
  • Other Contact: http://www.Lindybal.com

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    Sports: Panthers Game
  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on December 5, 2006
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    The Carolina Panthers play in Bank of America Stadium in downtown Charlotte. This is a nice, new stadium with great views and probably the best selection of beer I have ever seen at a professional sports venue. They also had a huge restaurant selection from local JRR's barbecue to Wendy's, Subway, and Dominoes.

    Face value for our pre-season tickets was $74 each, but we paid $50 apiece on the street just before game time.

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