The 2006 Bank of America 500 was the 31st stock car race of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and the fifth in the ten-race season-ending Chase for the Nextel Cup. It was held on October 14, 2006, before a crowd of 175,000 in Concord, North Carolina, at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The circuit is an intermediate that holds NASCAR races. The 334-lap race was won by Kasey Kahne of the Evernham Motorsports team, who started from second position. Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson finished second and Richard Childress Racing driver Jeff Burton was third.
2006 Bank of America 500 program cover, with artwork made by NASCAR artist Sam Bass. The painting is called "For Those About to Rock!"
Lowe's Motor Speedway, where the race was held
Scott Riggs (pictured in 2008) had the third pole position of his career.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (pictured in 2012) led a total of 37 laps.
Russell Scott Riggs is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He last competed in the No. 92 for RBR Enterprises in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Riggs in 2007
Riggs' No. 10 Chevrolet from 2005.