NASCAR Next: Behind the scenes

The nine new members of the NASCAR Next Class of 2017-18 converged on Charlotte Motor Speedway in late April for some advance photo and video production, plus orientation into the sport's young driver initiative. On and around the track, here's a behind-the-scenes look at their day.

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East points leader Harrison Burton ready for his close-up.

Defending NASCAR Pinty's Series champ Cayden Lapcevich takes cues from FOX Sports' John Luzzi.

The NASCAR Next class assembles for a low-angle group photo at Charlotte's Sunoco gas pumps.

During a break in shooting, Harrison Burton has something humorous to share with the rest of the class from his phone.

The productions team makes use of the Charlotte Motor Speedway garage to film Chase Purdy.

The personalized helmet of Hailie Deegan is captured in a rainy reflection on the Charlotte Motor Speedway grounds.

Testing the limits of golf-cart occupancy, Justin Swilling of NASCAR's driver marketing department gets the class to its next production appointment.

Fans in the stands: The 2017-18 NASCAR Next class takes a break in the Charlotte Motor Speedway's frontstretch seats.

With Harrison Burton perched on the SAFER barrier, the rest of the Next class awaits their turn for photos.

From left: Ty Majeski, Riley Herbst, Todd Gilliland and Chase Cabre share a laugh.

Hailie Deegan and Harrison Burton await further instruction during a photo shoot.

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West points leader Todd Gilliland smiles for photos during NASCAR Next production day.

The class congregates for more photos in Charlotte's Turn 3 tunnel.

A look through the lens into the shadows of the Turn 3 tunnel at Charlotte Motor Speedway.