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Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR's home track — a 1.5-mile quad-oval hosting Cup Series racing, the World of Outlaws finals, and the drive-through Speedway Christmas lights.

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Hours
No hours published. The number above is the only source.
Address
5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027
From your base
Sorts every list here by walk time.
Access
Reserved accessible parking sits across from Gate 7 and is sold together with a wheelchair reserved seat; unreserved handicap parking uses Entrance T off Bruton Smith Blvd.

The take

Race weekends are the main event, but the place earns visits year-round — tours run on non-race days, and each December the drive-through light show turns the track into a family tradition. It's in Concord, about 25 minutes northeast of Uptown, so plan the drive accordingly.

Details

Since
1960

Questions people ask

Can I tour the track, and how long does it take?

Yes — the Feel the Thrill tour runs 45 minutes to an hour and takes in the Cup Series garage, a ride through the infield, Pit Road and a Winner's Circle photo stop, with views of zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track.

Do I need to book the tour ahead?

Yes — reservations are required, by phone on 704-455-3223, online, or at the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.

Can children go on the tour?

Yes, but anyone under 18 needs a waiver signed on their behalf.

Is there accessible parking?

Yes — reserved accessible parking sits across from Gate 7 and is sold with wheelchair-reserved seating; unreserved accessible parking uses Entrance T off Bruton Smith Boulevard.

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