Paul Menard prior to the Charlotte Sprint Cup Showdown Race on May 18th

Paul Menard checks his audio equipment prior to racing at Charlotte

RCR Race Team rolls the #27 Serta Menards car to pit road prior to Showdown on Saturday

Paul Menard is locked in and ready to go at Charlotte

Paul Menard leads the pack in the Charlotte Showdown on Saturday night

Paul Menard cuts the corner at Charlotte in the Saturday Showdown