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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Fireworks explode in the sky over the stage, after the welcoming address to guest and media to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas show. Charlotte Motor Speedway open the gates today to one of the nationÕs largest holiday light shows, bringing new attractions and more lights as Speedway Christmas returns for its third year. The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Kendall Blum 2, and her brother, Cody Blum 4, take a closer look at the christmas ornament at the Festival of Trees display at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas show. Charlotte Motor Speedway open the gates today to one of the nationÕs largest holiday light shows, bringing new attractions and more lights as Speedway Christmas returns for its third year. The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Visitors can experience exotic animals at the petting zoo at the Christmas Village. Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    A reenactment of a Bethlehem scene is part of the Christmas Village visitors can experience. Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Three year old Liam Patten is excited to give Santa his Christmas list. This Liam first visit with Santa. Charlotte Motor Speedway open the gates today to one of the nationÕs largest holiday light shows, bringing new attractions and more lights as Speedway Christmas returns for its third year. The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Cody Blum 4(L), and Brandon Lester 4, look for Christmas gifts under the trees at the Festival of Tree display at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas show. Charlotte Motor Speedway open the gates today to one of the nationÕs largest holiday light shows, bringing new attractions and more lights as Speedway Christmas returns for its third year. The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
  • http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/19/21/10/1t0sDN.St.138.jpeg|414
    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Charlotte Motor Speedway bigger, brighter and better in its third year, with a new route of more than 3.5 miles, more than 3 million LED lights in 800 displays and a drive-the-track experience that always delights visitors.The spectacular wonderland will feature a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway. T.Ortega Gaines -ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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