North Carolina Reads-Driving With the Devil

400 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard,Charlotte NC 28202

23 June, 2022

Description

Join North Carolina Humanities at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for an exciting live event from our North Carolina Reads program series! This event features author Neal Thompson, Dr. Daniel Pierce, and NASCAR Cup Series Driver Erik Jones, in conversation about North Carolina Humanities' North Carolina Reads selection Driving with the Devil: Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels, and the Birth of NASCAR. This conversation is moderated by North Carolina Humanities Board Trustee Brian Kahn. You'll hear Neal, Daniel, and Erik discuss themes from the book and the fascinating history of stock car racing, from its roots in Prohibition-era bootlegging to the sport’s status as a multi-billion-dollar industry. Join us for an hour-long, pre-event reception beginning at 6:00 pm. Food and beverage will be provided. The program beings at 7:00 pm. Parking: Pending space availability, parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the parking garage accessible at 500 S. Brevard Street and in the surface lot at 501 S. Caldwell Street. Parking is $10.COVID-19 Policies: North Carolina Humanities is following all Mecklenburg County and NASCAR Hall of Fame COVID-19 policies. For the most up-to-date information, please check https://www.nascarhall.com/coronavirus-update About North Carolina Humanities: North Carolina Reads is North Carolina Humanities’ statewide book club for 2022. North Carolina Reads features five books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equality and the history and culture of North Carolina. Through public humanities programs and grantmaking, North Carolina Humanities connects North Carolinians with cultural experiences that spur dialogue, deepen human connections, and inspire community. North Carolina Humanities is a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nchumanities.org. Disclaimer: By registering and attending this event, I grant permission to North Carolina Humanities, the rights of my image, in video or still, without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I understand this permission signifies that photographic images or video recordings of me may be displayed via the Internet and in print and may be used for promotional, fundraising, educational, and other purposes by North Carolina Humanities. Please note that selected North Carolina Reads books are intended for readers 18 and over and may not be suitable for some audiences. Questions? Please direct all North Carolina Reads-related questions to Melissa Giblin, Director of North Carolina Center for the Book at [email protected] or (704) 687-1526.