CONCORD, NC (WBTV)- As Charlotte Motor Speedway prepares for a busy two weeks of racing, fans can expect to see a few changes at the speedway this year.

Officials announced Monday the use of a new camera that will be suspended from a wire hung 100 feet above the grandstands through turns 1 and 4.

The camera is similar to the ones used during NFL football games and in Daytona in February and can travel at speeds up to 80 mph. Speedway officials say the camera will bring a new perspective of the 200+ mph speeds during the Sprint Cup races and will be used during television coverage as well as on the big screen at the track.

The track is also installing more protection around turn 4 which has been deemed a high impact area. Officials say the SAFER barrier will add an extra measure of safety to drivers and fans.

Racing will kick off on Friday with the Camping World Truck Series race and the Sprint Cup Allstar race will take place on Saturday.

CONCORD, NC (WBTV)- Speedway officials are making sure race fans and residents are able to deal with the race day traffic by providing alternate routes and other travel information.

In preparation for the 10 Greatest Day in Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 17-26, speedway officials are making sure race fans and area residents are fully equipped to handle race day traffic by providing safe and efficient travel routes and information.

With help from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the City of Concord, Charlotte Motor Speedway is working to ease travel for fans heading to and from the races. Here are tips from Charlotte Motor Speedway and NCDOT:

Best Routes

For motorists traveling from South Carolina:

-- Take I-77 North to the I-485 outer loop (Exit 1B) to U.S. 29 North (Exit 32) or N.C. 49 North (Exit 33).

For motorists traveling from west of Charlotte:

SALISBURY - Sold Out President and former Pro Football player Roman Gabriel III (Son of former Rams QB Roman Gabriel) and other high impact athletes will visit Carson high school (10:00 AM) and South Rowan high school (1:30 pm) on May 14th.

The on going public school program will challenge students to take a public accountable pledge to be drug and alcohol abstinent and provide students with valuable life skills training in preparation for college and or a job. In: Bullying, Peer Pressure, Goal Setting, Finding your passion, Fitness, Character, Team Concepts, and involvement in extra curricular activities, etc.