CARY, N.C., May 13, 2013 – Kangaroo Express, the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, operated by The Pantry, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTRY), today announced the grand opening of a new Kangaroo Express store located infield at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Grand opening celebrations will take place during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race weekend, May 17 and 18, featuring an autograph signing with NASCAR drivers Jeb and Ward Burton and a $1 million check presentation to Victory Junction.