All roads in Cabarrus County lead to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Built in 1959 and surrounded by NASCAR race team headquarters throughout the Charlotte region, the legendary speedway has long been considered the home track for the sport. The centerpiece of this impressive motorsports campus is a 1.5-mile oval track that hosts events featuring multiple forms of racing including signature NASCAR events. The property also features two other state-of-the-art facilities the only all-concrete, four-lane drag strip in the United States and a clay oval track for wild dirt racing.
Beyond the track, there are spectacular motorsports museums throughout Cabarrus County that honor the sport’s history. See awe-inspiring displays of the cars and drivers that have impacted racing for generations, from the early moonshiner days to present day, at places like Curb Motorsports Museum and Morrison Motor Car Museum.
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Stop by the Mustang Owner's Museum for a First Generation Mustang Car Show, where guests can vote for their favorite Mustang, enjoy a hot dog lunch, and explore the museum!
The Harrisburg Cruisers car show will be held at Morrison Motor Car Museum in 康科德, NC. Car enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of vehicles and compete for trophies.
NHRA’s best return to the Bellagio of drag strips for a pivotal championship playoff showdown when the NHRA Carolina Nationals visit zMAX Dragway.