June, 2019: for the Love of Cars

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remember trying to help my dad fix his car when I was a young man. I wasn’t very good at it. He grew frustrated at my attempt to assist and it became evident this would not be where my talents lied. My friends were the same way.

While they tinkered and torqued, I was merely a spectator. I wasn’t bored though. I’ve always loved cars – especially the Mustang.

My best friend owned (and still owns) a 1970 fastback Mustang, canary yellow with the black stripes down the side. If you recall, it was this car that was featured on our cover a few years ago when Mustang came to Concord to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It was the car I grew up in. You could find me riding in the passenger seat on just about every Friday and Saturday evening as a teenager.

I think that’s what we love about cars. They’re such an integral part of our lives. It’s not just a mode of transportation, it’s a memory. Think about some of your firsts and how there was probably a car involved – the first time you drove (obviously), the first time experienced real freedom, the first time you kissed a special someone (and so on).

Cars are deeply rooted in Cabarrus County as well. We’ve just spent the past two months attending drag races, stock car races, live events and festivals to celebrate those races. Part of our local economy is built around the public’s love for cars!

So, with the opening of the Mustang Owner’s Museum in May, we thought this would be a great time to revisit the subject. This month we’ll give you a look at the new museum and get into how it came to be and why Concord was chosen to be its home. We’ll also look at Dennis Carpenter’s life and how he became one of the most famous restoration experts in the country, not to mention quietly becoming the owner of a nationally known, thriving business based here in Cabarrus County, Finally, we’ll explore some ways you can have your own exciting, carrelated experiences locally.

So, roll down the windows, punch the gas and enjoy the drive!

Sincerely,

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For the Love of Cars 6

ON THE COVER 6

Cabarrus is Mustang Country Now

FEATURES 12

Concerning the Restoration of a Classic Car

18

Why Should Race Car Drivers Have all the Fun?

12

REGULARS 11

Cannon Pharmacy: Heat Exposure

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Breaking Bread: Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with Lemon-Cucumber Salsa

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Cabarrus Business: On the Go

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June Events Calendar

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Business Resources: At a Glance

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ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CARS EVER MADE NOW HAS A VENUE FOCUSED ON ITS OWNERS, AND DEDICATED TO PRESERVING ITS STORIED LEGACY.

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Cabarrus is Mustang Country Now! T

BY CONSTANCE BROSSA, WITH KIMBERLY BROUILLETTE

he Mustang Owner’s Museum in Concord is the perfect addition to Cabarrus County, long synonymous with the home of racing.

The museum’s goal is to share the history and the heritage of the Mustang with everybody (both car and non-car enthusiasts),” said Steve Hall, the facility’s executive director and owner.

“After the 50th anniversary events in 2014,” said Hall, “we (Hall of Georgia, and Rob Bramlett of California) felt that the Mustang needed to have a museum. We began discussions on the feasibility of the location, related activities and building an actual facility. I decided Concord was my first location choice, due to the success of the 50th anniversary event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, in combination with the great relationships we had with CMS, the Cabarrus Visitors Bureau and the city.”

Above: A classic 1964 Ford Mustang, the first production year for the iconic car.

Right: The Mustang Owner’s Museum in Concord

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Mustang Trivia The Mustang’s history began in 1964. That year: • The car’s base price – $2,368 – was featured prominently in the Ford Motor Co.’s initial advertising.

• The automaker originally forecast about 100,000 Mustang sales in the first year.

More than 400,000 were sold.

• Ford sold 1 million Mustangs in the first 24 months after it went on sale – the fastest time for a new nameplate to produce that amount of sales volume.

• Just before it went on sale, the Mustang was featured on the covers of Newsweek and Time magazines and in commercials that ran simultaneously on all three major television networks.

• The same year the Mustang debuted, it appeared on the silver screen in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger.”

And just four years later, the brand got another boost in popularity when a green 1968 Mustang 390 GT – featured in the 1968 Steve McQueen movie “Bullitt” – tore through the streets of San Francisco.

CVB President, Donna Carpenter (left), alongside Mustang designer, Gale Halderman (middle) and museum owner, Steve Hall (right) celebrate the official grand opening in April, 2019.

On Sept. 1, 2017, grading began at the site of the future museum location, about a mile north of the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Concord Parkway. A small, preview museum was open from April 1 through December 20, 2018, and located directly in front of the permanent site, while the new facility was being constructed. Hall, the owner of the Mustang Owner’s Museum, has declined to disclose the cost of the permanent facility; however, he said that the new facility was “built through private funding from unnamed sources. It is not a nonprofit organization. Although part of the initial concept discussions, Bramlett is no longer affiliated with the museum.”

Construction of the museum (not far from Charlotte Motor Speedway) ended in March ,2019, just in time for the facility to open its doors on National Mustang Day – April 17, to Mustang enthusiasts. There were 600 people at the event. Gale Halderman, credited with designing the first Mustang, helped to cut the ribbon. On May 3, 2019 100 visitors attended the museum’s opening to the public.

Halderman is an integral figure in the history of the Mustang (which was named after World War II fighter plane). According to his bio on aacamuseum.org, he joined Ford in 1954, first working as a designer for Lincoln-Mercury. He was inducted into the Mustang Club of America’s Mustang Hall of Fame in 2004 and

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[ Feature ] • Three years after its arrival on the automotive scene, a 500 Mustang fan clubs had formed. In honor of the Mustang’s 35th anniversary in 1999, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating the original model.

• Red has been the most popular exterior color on Mustang through the years, followed by blue, silver, white, black, green, brown and yellow. The 1967 Mustang was available in two shades of pink: dusk rose and Playboy pink.

Gale Halberman, credited with designing the original Mustang, stayed to sign autographs for fans.

received an Iacocca Award during the Mustang 50th celebration in Charlotte.

According to Hemmings Daily, Halderman received the Automotive Heritage Award from Antique Automobile Club of America Museum (AACA Museum) in 2018. The article went on to say, he “…also had a hand in the design of the galloping horse logo,” and that in March of 1964, “he watched as the very first Mustangs rolled off the assembly line…

Eventually he took on all Mustang design work, overseeing every design change through the 1971-1973 generation, and was promoted to the head of the Ford design studio.”

Also attending the festivities, a man from Belgium whom went through the additional effort to have his personal

car shipped to Concord just to be a part of the VIP event. He was among many Mustang enthusiasts from all over the world, traveling from every inhabited continent. People came from 22 countries, including Brazil, Chile and Japan, and every European nation. The visitors who traveled the furthest distance came all the way from Australia.

The museum’s financial impact on the community could be sizable, if attendance at a recent major Mustang event is any indication. According to estimates, more than 50,000 Ford Mustang enthusiasts spent about $8.3 million in Cabarrus County during the 5-day celebration of the Mustang’s 50th anniversary in 2014. Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau officials estimated that the 50th

• In the 1960s, Sonny and Cher had famed Los Angeles car customizer George Barris design for them his and her modified Mustangs that featured wild headlights, leopard-skin interiors and eye-popping colors. The pair sold in 2010 to a collector for $137,000.

• Black is the best-selling Mustang exterior paint color today, up 10 percent over the past decade, and it accounted for 28 percent of all 2013 Mustangs sold.

• The Mustang has served as official pace car of the Indianapolis 500 on three occasions – in 1964, 1979 and 1994.

Benson Ford, grandson of Henry Ford, drove the Mustang pace car at the 1964 Indy 500. The Mustang served as official pace car of the Daytona 500 just once – in 2010.

• The Mustang has more than 5 million Facebook fans, the most of any nameplate, according to Ford.

• In 1994, then-President Bill Clinton drove his 1967 convertible (ice blue with a white interior) at Charlotte Motor Speedway during an event marking the 30th anniversary of the car.

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[ Feature ] anniversary of Mustang fans spent $1.2 million in lodgings just in the county.

Fans, organizers and media/sponsors from around the world spent another $458,878 in transportation costs.

The event also generated nearly $1.7 million in food and beverage sales, and $1.2 million in retail sales. In addition, the event generated $421,401 in local taxes.

Even before the 2014 event, Concord had an affinity for the Mustang. Daniel Carpenter Mustang Reproductions located directly beside the museum, for example, has been one of the world’s leading sources for vintage Ford parts, including the Mustang.

The Mustang Owner’s Museum includes a library filled with books and Mustang cover magazines, perfect for enthusiasts conducting research on their favorite car. “Mustang Icon” videos featuring interviews with people who helped shape the automobile’s legacy are also a good source of information.

By mid-May, 2019, 54 Mustangs were on display at the museum. “That number will fluctuate,” Hall explained.

“It’s always going to be a little bit fluid. Nothing will be permanent.

Some will be there longer than others.”

Cars in the center of the 40,000-square-foot museum represent six generations of the iconic vehicle, including a few with local ties.

“The very first car visitors see is a completely restored Mustang owned by a gentleman who lives in Cabarrus County,” Hall noted.

“We want to showcase the owners’ cars, the true street cars, the fully restored cars,” said museum Social Media Director Jaron Cole in an April YouTube video tour of the facility.

“We want to showcase the ones that have stories.”

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Parts of the museum pay homage to the fond memory of working on these classic cars at home in the garage.

Meadows Park in Queens. Perhaps not surprisingly, “That one will probably be here the longest,” Hall said.

Besides being the oldest “pony car” at the museum, the 1964 ½ version is probably the most expensive one onsite.

“Our guess is (the cost) is between $200,000 and $250,000,” Hall said.

Tindol Roush Performance in Gastonia, one of the museum’s sponsors and the largest Roush dealership in the world for four years, has its own corner in the museum with some of its upgraded performance Mustangs. Lyle Sturgis, performance manager at Tindol Roush Performance, says their cars will be changed out about every six months.

“These are very unique Mustangs,” said Sturgis. “We want people to see them and enjoy them.”

Tindol Roush Performance cars on display at the museum include “the first one that was ever built (by Roush) in 1995 (out of Jack Roush’s Museum) and the 2019 Roush RS 3 Supercharged Mustang (with 710 horsepower),” Sturgis noted.

During the museum’s opening in April, Sturgis said he sold three

Roush Mustangs – including a 2018 Roush RS 2 Track Pack purchased by a couple in Washington state.

Sturgis is beyond excited about Tindol Roush Performance being a part of the museum, a rare gem in Cabarrus County. A Mustang owner since 1967, Sturgis said he and Steve Hall had talked about the possibility of the museum being built here long before construction started. After those conversations, he said, “As an owner, I got all pumped and psyched.”

“I just think it’s a great thing,” Sturgis added. “We’re just tickled to death and proud to be a part of the museum.” Here in Cabarrus County, the residents are in agreement. It is an exciting time to have the world’s first museum dedicated to this longbeloved car.

The Mustang Owner’s Museum is located at 21 Carpenter Ct., NW, in Concord, with hours of 10am – 5 pm, Mon.– Sat. and Noon until 5pm on Sundays. For more information, visit www.mustangownersmuseum.com, or call (980) 439-5653.

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Unfortunately, there is no standard temperature range for the storage of all medications. The correct storage temperature is unique to each medication and is determined via laboratory testing. However, depending on the dosage form (i.e. tablet, liquid, capsules etc.) there are acceptable ranges in which most medications are stable.

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Dennis Carpeneter’s facility isn’t just a showroom, it’s a step back in time.

Concerning the Restoration of a Classic Car

BY PAMILLA TOLEN

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hen Henry Ford rolled out the Model-T car in 1908, America was smitten. In 1908 the cost was $850, but by 1917 Henry Ford had cut production time and manufacturing costs significantly, which enabled the car to sell for only $260. The Model-T not only was the first car that was low enough in cost for an average person to purchase, it also allowed people to travel farther and faster than ever before. The fascination quickly spread across the United States and by 1925 over 2 million cars were being produced annually. As cars got older, restoration enthusiasts emerged with a vengeance and passion. The hobby grew as the desire to protect and refurbish old classics became more and more popular.

In 1935 the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) was formed with 14 founding male members and one female. National meets and tours developed and membership increased from 850 in 1948 to over 50,000 members by the AACA’s 50th year

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An original INDY-style race car fully restored

by Dennis Carpenter.

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“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see” Henry James Thoreau

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Above: Dennis Carpenter stands beside the 1940 Ford that was the catalyst for his restoration business. Below: A young Daniel Carpenter begins to follow in his father’s restoration footsteps.

celebration in 1985.Trade shows evolved, States developed chapters and rules were established as to what was considered an antique, classic or vintage car. Rules were also established regarding the difference between restoration and preservation. According the AACA restoration is defined as removing, replacing, or repairing the parts of a vehicle, while preservation means keeping the original components.

Then, in 1975, the AACA established the rule which entered any automobile 25 years or older into the antique classification system.

As the years passed big manufacturers such and Ford, Chrysler and General Motors were constantly seeking to sell new cars. So after 10 years they discontinued their parts production for older cars.

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[ Feature ] those ageless classics, but the task of finding genuine parts became harder and harder as the years passed by. Nevertheless, the fascination continued to grow and businesses developed that restored these cars, along with the individuals who just tinkered. As more people became involved, it enhanced the problem of finding those old parts and, as of 1968, the restoration and repair industry was significantly inhibited by the lack of available parts.

It was at this time a Concord, NC man named Dennis Carpenter, a purchaser for a local textile plant, was searching for interior plastic knobs for a 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible that he was restoring. After countless hours of searching for knobs, he quickly came to realize finding plastic parts for older cars was becoming almost impossible. Carpenter finally decided to experiment on his own, reproducing the needed parts. He began by spending countless hours in his home basement, experimenting with a variety of plastic formulas.

Once he had developed what he thought was a reasonable substitute, he began using plastic injection molds to fabricate his own dash doorknobs.

At the many automotive swap meets he attended during the next few years, he would take extra parts that he had made and was able to show off his handy work. Other restoration experts began to take notice because plastic Ford parts for older cars were very hard to find at best, or not reproduced at all.

He began getting requests for other car parts. That gave Carpenter the incentive to move ahead developing his own parts product lines and, as the requests grew, so did his business. By 1970, he was taking extra dash knobs he had made for 1932-48 Fords to the Hersey AACA car show and selling out.

It wasn’t long before becoming evident that the family home basement was no longer sufficient to contain and produce the parts that were being ordered. So, in

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A look inside the car that started it all. The plastic knobs Carpenter created himself because he couldn’t find replacement parts can be see on the console of this Ford.

1971, Carpenter took out a second mortgage on his home, bought a larger injection molding machine and moved his part time business into a rented railroad depot which was vacant at the time.

He still continued restoring his 1940 Ford which involved using weather stripping he purchased. But he soon discovered that it cracked and became hard after only 6 months.

This made him determined to produce a quality weather stripping product that he could sell. He expanded his inventory to include both molded and extruded rubber products as well.

His reputation continued to grow in the industry, as a manufacturer and supplier of high quality Ford weather stripping products. Sales were taking off so, in 1973, Carpenter finally left his fulltime job and bought a 5,000 sq. ft. building on Highway 29 (now Concord Parkway) and the Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts company opened its doors as a fulltime business.

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The company’s success was phenomenal. By 1974, Dennis was able to purchase the 25 acres of land that lay behind his business, and in 1976 he built a 10,000 sq. ft. building right beside the first one. At that time he thought he would never need more space. Little did he realize his business would expand to need a production facility that covered over 300,000 sq. ft., additional warehouses, and a 25,000 sq. ft. show room.

As years passed, the company added metal stamping and die-cut machines for making emblems for cars. In 1993, Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts company became the first official Ford licensee for products made with the Ford name or logo.

In 2005, Daniel Carpenter, Dennis’ son, purchased the company from his father. However, that didn’t mean Dennis was retiring. It just enabled him to focus on the development of new

products and to work with various toolmakers. With Daniel at the helm, their new web-based store opened in 2013. Today, in addition to their own website, Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts can be found online at popular sites such as Amazon.com and EBay. As of 2019, the company manufactures and fabricates more than 11,745 classic Ford parts for cars, tractors and Cushman Motor Scooters, and employs and trains over 160 people.

During his years as owner and operator of the company, Dennis Carpenter was influential in developing the Original Ford Tooling program, and in 2000 it became the first registered manufacturer to belong to this group. The reason this program is so exclusive is that until then, Ford did not allow just anyone to begin reproducing parts for cars and tractors that Ford had discontinued. So, parts that were

reproduced were not necessarily the quality of the original Ford product.

This was one reason it was difficult for Dennis to find the parts he needed to restore his 1940 car. Now, partly due to Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts, car restorers are able to buy quality parts, backed by a genuine Ford heritage. And yes, you can still buy those 1940 plastic dash knobs that started Dennis Carpenter on his journey.

Where is the restoration industry today? As of 2019 “restoration” has trended to a more modern approach.

Some car enthusiasts and specialists now talk about how the market has changed. In addition to those who still prefer to reproduce genuine parts in order to keep the classic car as original as possible, there is a movement in the industry to allow some modifications. It is called “restomod”. This trend uses some more modern parts on these classic cars to enable easier handling and allow for more power.

Whatever your preferred make or model of car, there are a variety companies that manufacture parts for your car. For example, for Chevy vehicles, CarsInc, out of Michigan and California, are a popular favorite. Lebanon, Ohio is the home of one of the largest licensed General Motors restoration parts manufacturer in the world, Restoration Parts Unlimited Inc. For Chrysler products, 1AAuto.com advertises parts for Chrysler cars from 1926. It is needless to say that since the 1970’s, automobile restoration has exploded and, as long as America embraces it’s love for classic cars, there is no end in sight for this continually growing industry.

For more information about the specifications for your antique, classic or vintage vehicle, there is a website, www.classiccardatabase.com, which has an extensive database for American automobiles manufactured between 1910 and 1975.

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Why Should the Race Car Drivers Have

All the Fun? FUN WITH CARS IN CABARRUS COUNTY BY: JASON HUDDLE

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n the Spring and Fall each year, we watch NASCAR drivers rip around Charlotte Motor Speedway at speeds close to 200 miles per hour. It’s only natural for one to wonder what that feels like. For car fans, there is something about not just watching a race, but being in it. They love to get up close and personal with those famous cars and drivers that instill vivid childhood memories and leave lasting impressions.

Fortunately, this is Cabarrus County and racing is what we do. There are several museums, interactive racing experiences, and even opportunities to take your own family cruiser on the dragstrip to battle your nextdoor neighbor. Here are some popular and exciting opportunities which are available this summer for you.

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[ Feature ] STOCK CAR RACING EXPERIENCES

Off to the Races Outlaw Drag Wars, at zMAX Dragway, has several opportunities for fans to ‘light the tree’ and ‘mash the loud pedal’.

Hot rods, street rods and junior dragsters take to zMAX Dragway’s quarter-mile each Friday through August 23 (except July 5) in all-out battles for drag-racing supremacy. As an ode to the “run what you brung” philosophy of drag racing, fans can enter their personal cars or motorcycles – dubbed “grocery getters” – in competition for $30.

New for this year are elimination races, which provide trophies and prizes to the fastest shoes on the strip in five different categories. Look for E10Drift drift-car shows, as well as races for genuine NHRA-style Wallys on June 14 and August 23. These are the same trophies NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car winners claim.

BOJANGLES’ SUMMER SHOOTOUT: June 10-July 30 (2 Monday nights/8 Tuesday nights)

Many future stars of NASCAR began their careers on Charlotte Motor Speedway’s front stretch quarter-mile oval in the summer. Now, the Bojangles’ Summer Shootout is gearing up for its 20 | Cabarrus Magazine

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FRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS: June 14-Aug. 23 (Friday nights, except July 5)

There are few feelings that equate to pushing 150 miles per hour, or more, behind the wheel of a car.

There are several companies which provide exactly that. Thrill-seekers can take a ride alongside a driving instructor, or strap in for the ride of a lifetime in a genuine NASCAR race car to fully appreciate the spectacle that is competition in the world’s best stock car racing series.

Most providers offer ride-alongs, as well as driving experiences that suit every fan’s need and budget.

You can enjoy the NASCAR Racing Experience through the Charlotte Motor Speedway, but there are also Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Fast Track Driving School, as well.

Visit www.nascarracingexperience. com, www.fasttrackracing.com or www.drivepetty.com/ for more information.

The Bojangle’s Summer Shootout Series is a fun and inexpensive way to spend summer nights with the Family at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

26th season. This is a grassroots racing series comprised of Legend Cars and Bandoleros. The 8-week series gives rising-star racers as young as eight years old a chance to shine on the same track as past Shootout alumni including Joey Logano, Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon and Daniel Hemric.

In addition to the hard-nosed racing action, fans can enjoy spectacular “halftime” entertainment including school bus races and power-wheels races. Fans get in for $8 each night, while kids 13 and under get are free.

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[ Feature ] DRAGSTRIP EXPERIENCE

GO-KART RACING

If all-out speed is your thing, you may want to try out Pure Speed Drag Experience at zMAX Dragway. Drive experiences start with a half-day course where you can take the wheel of a dragster, or let one of the professional instructors take you for the ride of your life in a newly designed two-seat S&W Big Block Chevy powered dragster. The experience even includes a smokey burnout.

For more information, visit www. purespeedracing.com.

Go-Karts aren’t just for kids, Mario, or his friends anymore.

Now, adults can race on local indoor and outdoor tracks at speeds that might make even thrill junkies nervous. Bad weather is no problem at K-1 Speed. Here, the all-electric karts provide a driving experience like no other, and the professionally designed indoor

track will challenge even veteran racers. If you like the outdoor air in your face, then the Speedpark at Concord Mills might be for you.

Equipped with 4 go-kart tracks, as well as bungee jumping and a mini-golf course, there’s something for the entire family. Visit www. thespeedpark.com or www. k1speed.com/concord-location for more information.

INDY EXPERIENCE

Just because this is the south, doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy the Indy car experience as well. The Mario Andretti Racing Experience puts you behind the wheel of a Formula-1 car. There is no instructor sitting with you, but there is one in your ear. It’s just you and the road. Options vary on ability, from ‘Rookie’ to ‘World Champion’. Visit www.andrettiracing.com for more information.

Photos Courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway and Visit Cabarrus

Fans can feel what it’s like to be a race car driver through places like NASCAR Driving Experience or show off their Go-Kart Skills at the Speedpark at Concord Mills or K-1 Speed.

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MUSEUMS AND TOURS There are plenty of auto museums and race shops to tour in and around Cabarrus County.

Charlotte Motor Speedway also hosts monthly “cruise-in” style events known as “Cars and Coffee” on the third Saturday of each month (excluding May and October), from 7 to 10 a.m. (bottom right photo).

SPEEDWAY TOURS

For some, just being there is enough. Charlotte Motor Speedway has a variety of tours available to fans that allow them to experience for perspective of the racecar driver, without the death-defying speeds, as well as behind the scenes access that the public rarely sees. You can visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/ experiences/speedway-tours to plan your experience.

FORD EXPERIENCE TOUR

New this year is the Ford Experience Tour, where you can stroll through the new Mustang Owner’s Museum (featured in this month’s issue of CM), go behind the scenes at Roush Racing, then grab a swag bag and visit the Cabarrus Visitor’s Bureau and end up with a van ride around the mile and a half oval track at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

MUSEUMS AND RACE SHOPS

Cabarrus County has several auto museums where enthusiasts can get up close and personal with cars of the past. To begin with, Backing 22 | Cabarrus Magazine

Up Classics Motor Car museum has more than 50 vehicles on display in an 18,000 square-foot building that sits in the shadow of Charlotte Motor Speedway. The museum features classics, antiques, 50s, 60s, muscle cars and a gift shop fully stocked with NASCAR merchandise and automotive collectibles. Visit www. backingupclassics.com for hours and ticket information.

Curb Motorsports Museum, located in Kannapolis, showcases NASCAR, Indy and modified race cars, as well as LeeAnn Rimes’ very first car, a 1995 black Dodge Viper.

Two rare glimpses of NASCAR history are on display in the #2 car that Dale Earnhardt drove in his 1st Winston Cup Championship, and the #43 car Richard Petty drove in his 199th Winston Cup win. Petty’s sistercar, the one he drove for his 200th Winston Cup win, now resides at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. Displayed among the auto racing memorabilia are gold record awards, autographed posters from country and pop superstars, and tons of photos of recording artists. You can

visit www.mikecurb.com/motorsports for more information on the museum and its founder, Mike Curb.

Several race shops call Cabarrus County home and that means you have access to real race cars. Chip Gnassi Racing, Roush Fenway Racing and Stewart-Haas racing are all located within the county, and provide opportunities for visitors to view authentic race cars. Tours are sometimes available, as well. For a complete list of race shops open to the public in and around Cabarrus County, visit www.visitcabarrus.com.

Writer’s note: Special thanks to the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Cabarrus Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for providing photography and much of the information found in this article.

[ Breaking Bread ]

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with Lemon-Cucumber Salsa Recipe courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS • 8 skewers • 1 pineapple • 2 tablespoons Carlini Vegetable Oil • 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Iodized Salt • 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper • 1 3/4 pounds Never Any! Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces LEMON-CUCUMBER SALSA 1 lemon, supremed 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Wildflower Honey 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes prior to grilling.

2. Heat grill to medium-high heat.

3. Remove rind from pineapple and dice into 1-inch pieces.

4. In small bowl, combine oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken and pineapple; toss to coat.

5. Alternating chicken and pineapple, pierce onto skewers.

6. Grill skewers 8 minutes each side, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

7. To make Lemon-Cucumber Salsa: In medium bowl, combine lemon, cucumber, onion, honey and pepper.

8. Serve lemon-cucumber salsa over cooked chicken skewers.

Tip: Supreme citrus fruit by cutting off top and bottom of fruit then cut away peel and pith, leaving no white on outside of fruit. Slice each segment into wedges by cutting toward center of fruit along membrane.

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WHAT’S NEW IN CABARRUS COUNTY

Southern Strain Brewing Company Announces Taproom Kitchen Lease To Hot Box Next Level Kitchen

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oday the Southern Strain Brewing Company (SSBC) announced they will be leasing their taproom kitchen to Hot Box Next Level Kitchen. This relationship was designed so that Southern Strain Brewing Company can maintain their focus on producing outstanding local beers while curating the best possible taproom experience by offering a full menu from a chef-owned kitchen.

“Having Hot Box Next Level Kitchen join forces with us is huge for our brewery and for Concord. Their reputation, attitude, and dedication to their craft complement Southern Strain’s beer offerings and helps keep our brewery’s ideals 24 | Cabarrus Magazine

of fermentation, community and respect at the core of our business.” says Ford Craven, SSBC Co-Owner and Sales/ Marketing Director.

Chef Michael Bowling, Chef Chris Young and Chef Jennifer Cubillos Young of Hot Box Next Level Kitchen are locally established and accomplished chefs, having worked together since 2009. Their Charlotte based food truck, Hot Box, was a brewery scene staple and crowd favorite for years. The food truck shut down in 2017 which allowed the Youngs to start the Queen City Market while Chef Mike founded Soul Food Sessions.

[ On the Go ]

The annual NorthEast Foundation Giving Campaign raised over $278,000 dollars this year.

The new Hot Box menu will offer elevated versions and fan favorites of their food truck menu including smoked wings and ribs, house made ramen, grain bowls and a variety of burgers and sandwiches. Chef Jennifer Cubillos Young, a pastry instructor at CPCC, will be developing the dessert menu. Taproom patrons can expect intimate beer pairing dinners and inhouse catering for special events and group functions.

“As head brewer there are few things more exciting than knowing you have a team of in-house chefs that can help elevate our beers and our taproom experience.” says Bart Roberts, SSBC Co-Owner and Head Brewer.

“It’s exciting to know that the food will be cared for on the same caliber as the beer. This team of outstanding chefs is really exciting and will bring a lot of flavor to Concord”, says Jake Allen, SSBC Co-Owner and CFO. Southern Strain Brewing Company is a brewer-owned small batch brewery focusing on traditional and progressive fermentation techniques located in Downtown Concord, NC and slated to open Summer of 2019.

NorthEast Foundation Annual Teammate Giving Campaign The NorthEast Foundation Annual Teammate Giving Campaign was a huge success raising over $278,000

from employee giving to benefit Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) NorthEast. Like all charitable contributions to the NorthEast Foundation, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2019, every

penny donated through teammate giving stays at CHS NorthEast.

“On behalf of the NorthEast Foundation’s Board of Directors, we are grateful to our teammates and to our 2019 Campaign Co-Chairs, Phyllis Wingate, President of CHS NorthEast and Dr. Robert Kinney for their outstanding leadership in helping us surpass our goal,” said Charlie Sastoque, President, NorthEast Foundation. “Their dedication and devotion to our hospital is unwavering and steadfast to our mission.”

Thousands of employees, including healthcare professionals and support and administration staff who work to keep the hospital running dayto-day, participated in the annual NorthEast Foundation Teammate Giving Campaign with contributions to the Foundation through payroll deduction or a one-time donation.

This year, the 2019 NorthEast

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“Their dedication and devotion to our hospital is unwavering and steadfast to our mission.”

—Charlie Sastoque President of Northeastern Foundation

Foundation Teammate Giving Campaign had a goal of raising $275,000 between February 14 and March 28. Over 2,000 teammates, including 158 new teammates, participated in the campaign to raise $278,831 for the hospital.

For more information on the teammate giving campaign, visit www.givenortheastfoundation.org/ teammate.

Edwin McCain to headline “Rockin’ the Burg” on June 8

90’s superstar, Edwin McCain will be headlining the “Rockin’ the Burg” event, in Harrisburg on June 8. The event will begin at 6:30, with opening act, Mike Alicke.

Edwin McCain McCain will take the stage next and play until 9 pm.

According to the town’s website, each ‘Rockin’ the Burg’ concert at Harrisburg Park features food trucks, children’s activities, including

an inflatable and other outdoor yard games, and, of course, live music.

Attendees are instructed to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.

You may bring your leashed pets, but also remember Harrisburg Park is a tobacco and alcohol free park.

McCain shot stardom with hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More” in the early 1990’s. The New York Times called him, the “great American romantic”.

The event is family-friendly and free to the public.

RCCC Boasts State Awards for School and President

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and its President, Dr. Carol Spalding, were recently acknowledged by state of North Carolina for excellence. RowanDr. Spalding Cabarrus Community College, Castle & Cooke North Carolina and the City of Kannapolis have been named the North Carolina Community College System’s 2019 Distinguished Partners in Excellence, while Dr. Spalding received the President of the Year Award.

The three entities were honored for their unique collaboration in supporting the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s role in workforce development.

“We are enormously proud of these partnerships.

When public and private entities can come to the table and say, ‘We’ve got a common goal and we’re willing to go the distance to make a real impact,’ it makes a huge difference in our community and in the lives of individuals who live and work here.”

—Dr. Carol S. Spalding President of RCCC

Collaboration between Castle & Cooke North Carolina and the City of Kannapolis began over a decade ago and has created benefits for the community, the community college, and for regional and state workforce and economic development.

“We are enormously proud of these partnerships. When public and private entities can come to the table and say, ‘We’ve got a common goal and we’re willing to go the distance to make a real impact,’ it makes a huge difference in our community and in the lives of individuals who live and work here,” said Dr. Carol S. Spalding, president of Rowan- Cabarrus.

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[ On the Go ] The partnership award focused on two of the most notable partnership efforts. These efforts the work that Rowan-Cabarrus has done at the Research Campus, the advancement of the College Station campus, and the Advanced Technology Center, which will open later this year.

“This three-way partnership is producing successes in educational opportunities, workforce preparation and economic development,” said Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant.

“By working together, we are able to create new and better opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. We expect our work to continue to propel more growth and prosperity for the city and the entire region.”

After Dr. Spalding, had been named President of the Year for 2019 by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, Carl M. Short, chair of the RowanCabarrus Community College Board of Trustees, said, “My fellow trustees and I are delighted that the State Board of Community Colleges has recognized Dr. Spalding for her visionary leadership. Dr. Spalding’s leadership has taken Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to new heights of excellence by embracing innovation and fostering strong partnerships. She serves our institution, our community and the state of North Carolina with warmth, humility and a passion for student success. This award is a welldeserved honor for Dr. Spalding and

reflects positively on the entire RowanCabarrus team.”

She is the first leader in RowanCabarrus history to receive the honor.

“For the past decade, Dr. Carol Spalding has built the College’s capability, physical plant, and business proposition to serve the community,” said Short. “Dr. Spalding has dedicated her career to the mission of the community college and its service to students, and we are privileged to have her as our leader.”

“I am honored and privileged to accept this award. I want to thank the incredible faculty and staff at RowanCabarrus who have made this possible.

We have an amazing team of people here who are committed to changing the lives of individuals in Rowan and Cabarrus counties,” said Dr. Spalding.

Sam Bass Honored

On Saturday, May 25, LifeShare Carolinas sponsored Joey Gase as he drove the #35 LifeShare Carolinas car in the Alsco 300. The car bore the name and photo of Sam Bass, who was the first licensed artist for NASCAR. Bass needed a lifesaving kidney transplant and, sadly, did not get one in time. During the unveiling event, Sam’s family placed their handprints on the car in paint and wrote personal messages to him. The public was also invited to the event to meet Gase , get his autograph, learn about organ, eye, and tissue donation, have the chance to put their personal stamp on the car, view Sam’s artwork and classic cars.

The late Sam Bass’ son, Mark Bass (left) and wife, Denise Bass (middle) stand beside the commemorative car raced in his honor on May 25, by driver, Joey Gase (right).

Sam’s wife, Denise, said, “I’m very appreciative to Joey Gase for honoring Sam’s memory in such a special way.

Joey and I share a common bond related to organ donation; and we are fortunate to have his sponsor, LifeShare Carolinas, provide the platform for our efforts to raise awareness about this critical need of thousands suffering serious illness, possibly someone close to you. Sam would be very proud to know his legacy is being carried on to help others.”

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Calendar JUNE SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Daily Downtown Concord • Take a step back in time with the touch of a button when you download the Concord Downtown NC App to your Bluetooth-enabled device.

• More than 50 historic sites; follow along at your leisure.

704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com

PIEDMONT FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday • 8am - Noon 518 Winecoff School Road, Concord • Open year-round. Fresh local produce, honey, free-range eggs, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, chicken and pork.

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MOVIES IN THE PARK: THE SANDLOT June 7 • 8:45 pm Veteran’s Park Kannapolis • Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to watch The Sandlot on the big screen 704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

MOVIES ON MEANS: THE LITTLE MERMAID June 7 • 8:30pm – 11:30pm Historic Downtown Concord • Concord Downtown Development Corporation is hosting its inaugural movie night with Disney’s Classic, The Little Mermaid, a throwback, family-friendly film.

• Movie starts at dark!

• Free popcorn! Beer and wine available for purchase.

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OUT & ABOUT IN CABARRUS COUNTY

WOMEN BENEFIT SHOPPING MARKET June 8 • 1 pm – 6pm Lotus Living Arts Studio of Concord 52 Union St. S., Concord • Annual women benefit shopping market event, presented by the Empower Me group and benefiting the women and children of the Congo.

• Free Admission • The event includes shopping with local vendors, Author/ Life Coach Monique Callahan • A Netflix documentary City of Joy will be shown from 4pm - 6pm 980-777-3438

2nd SATURDAY OPEN STUDIOS AT CLEARWATER ARTIST STUDIOS June 8 • 10am-4pm 223 Crowell Drive N.W., Concord • Several art studios on premises will be open with resident artists present to talk to, watch work, etc.

704-784-9535; clearwaterartists.com

SCHOOL’S OUT BASH June 8 • 10am-2pm Hilbish Ford 2600 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis • Cabarrus Partnership for Children, Safe Kids Cabarrus, and Hilbish Ford are bringing families together for a day full of fun and learning at their first ever School’s Out Bash!

• $5 donation per person / $15 for groups of 4+; Free for children under 2 • All proceeds benefit the Cabarrus Partnership for Children • Activities include: Hot dogs, drinks, snow cones & cotton candy, Zucchini race, where kids and adults can make and race their very own zucchini racecar, Kickball tournaments, SWAT and K-9 Unit demonstrations and more! www.cabarruspartnership.org

ROCKIN’ THE BURG CONCERT SERIES June 8 • 6:30pm – 9pm Harrisburg Park, Harrisburg • Edwin McCain Headlining • For more information, visit https://www. harrisburgnc.org/419/Rockin-the-Burg

COMPLETE YOU’RE ADVANCED DIRECTIVE June 10 • 5-7 pm Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain St., Kannapolis • A free opportunity to review and sign your Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will forms • Have your advance directive forms notarized free of charge • Learn what to do with your completed advance directive • To get copies of the forms or to contact us, visit AtriumHealth.org/ YourCareYourChoice

VETERANS BREAKFAST 2nd Monday of Each Month (June 10) • 9:00am Mt. Pleasant Senior Center 8615 Park Drive, Mt. Pleasant • All military veterans/spouses invited • Join us for breakfast, speakers and fellowship every month!

704-920-3484 to RSVP

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS June 11 • 5:00-6:30pm Habitat ReStore 2902 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis • Premier networking event for business professionals; a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.

• Free for Chamber members; guests contact Alison Paladino: 704-782-4000

MOVIES IN THE PARK: JUMANJI June 21 • 8:45 pm Veteran’s Park, Kannapolis • Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to watch Jumanji on the big screen 704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

THURSDAYS ON MAIN: BLACKWATER RHYTHM & BLUES June 13 • 6pm – 9pm Veteran’s Park, Kannapolis • Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy some great music • Free admission 704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

CHILDREN’S THEATER: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST June 13 • 10am Veteran’s Park, Kannapolis • Enjoy this live theater version of a classic fairy tale!

• Free admission 704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

CONCERTS IN THE PARK: TOO MUCH SYLVIA June 15 • 6pm – 9pm Village Park, Kannapolis • Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy some great music • Free admission 704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

STORIES UNDER THE STARS: DONNA WASHINGTON June 21 • 7pm Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain St., Kannapolis • Bring the kids to hear a classic tale read

by Donna Washington!

704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY June 28 • All Day Historic Downtown Concord • Make a purchase at any participating business and enter into a drawing for $100 in Downtown Concord Dollars to be spent in participating businesses.

704-784-4208; concorddowntown.com

CONCERT & FIREWORKS IN THE PARK: CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY June 29 • 7pm Village Park, Kannapolis • Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy some great music with fireworks at the end of the performance!

• Free admission 704-920-4311; kannapolisnc.gov

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Spectrum.............................................. 31 1-855-412-4169

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Automotive Sales

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Center ................... 2 • 202D McGill Ave. NW Concord, NC 28025 704-792-2297 • 308 E Centerview St China Grove, NC 28023 704-855-5200 • 298 Lincoln St, SW Concord, NC 28025 704-792-2313 • 300 N Salisbury Ave Spencer, NC 28159 704-216-2630 www.crchc.org

Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships.....15 281 Concord Parkway, S. Concord, NC 28027 704-706-2297 www.benmynatt.com

CBD Oil Product Retail Sales Your CBD Store...................................... 3 • 9 Union St., Ste. 110 Concord, NC 28025 • 11855 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28262 ConcordNC.CBDrx4u.com

Churches New Hope Worship Center ................ 31 452 Brookwood Ave., NE Concord, NC 28025 704-786-0155 www.newhopewc.org

Festivals

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Municipalities Town of Harrisburg............................. 32 4100 Main St. Harrisburg, NC 28075

Pharmacies/Medications

Heavy Hitters of Soul Music Festival .. 2 July 27, 2019 www.heaveyhittersofsoul.com

Cannon Pharmacies .............................11 Multiple locations in Concord and Kannapolis www.cannonpharmacies.com

Funeral Homes

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Wilkinson Funeral Home .................... 21 100 Branchview Dr. NE Concord, NC 28025 704-786-3168 www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com

Michael A. Anderson Photography .. 27 38 Union St. S. Concord, NC 28025 704-701-5908 www.michael-a-anderson.com

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SPARK Publications ............................... 9 2116 Crowne Center Dr., Ste. 300 Charlotte, NC 28227 704-844-6080 www.sparkpublications.com

Modern Impressions............................17 5029 West W.T. Harris Blvd.

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Thursday, July 4, 2019 9:00 am Parade on Highway 49 The parade will begin at Captain Steve’s on Hwy 49 and travel north down Hwy 49 to the intersection of Highway 49 and Robinson Ave. Spectators: Please do not stand on the southbound lane side of Hwy 49 to view the parade.

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