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Oct 13, 2024

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Cabarrus County’s neighbors share our love of racing and welcome guests to explore the sport at these regional racing attractions.

Home to premier motorsports must-sees like Charlotte Motor Speedway, Cabarrus County is the start and finish line for the ultimate racing-themed vacation in North Carolina.

With this area as home base, extend your journey with a lap through motorsports country. Just a short drive away, you’ll find even more popular motorsports pit stops. In Charlotte, explore the interactive NASCAR Hall of Fame and visit Carowinds to take a thrill ride on The Intimidator. Inspired by Dale Earnhardt Sr. This hyper coaster reaches speeds of up to 80 MPH and is one of the top ten tallest steel roller coasters in North America.

In Mooresville, take a tour of JR Motorsports and uncover even more of the sport’s heritage at the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame.

Add a few of these detours to your time in Cabarrus and you’ll discover that when it comes to racing, there’s no place like North Carolina!

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Upcoming Motorsports Events

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NHRA Carolina Nationals

zMAX Dragway
Concord

NHRA’s best return to the Bellagio of drag strips for a pivotal championship playoff showdown when the NHRA Carolina Nationals visit zMAX Dragway.

National Bullitt Mustang Day Car Show

Mustang Owner's Museum
Concord

Stop by the Mustang Owner's Museum to celebrate National Bullitt Mustang Day with a Car Show, where guests can vote for their favorite car, enjoy a hot dog lunch, and explore the museum!

STEAM Expo at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord

Rev Up for STEAM at Charlotte Motor Speedway as we kick off race weekend! Experience the sounds of NASCAR, challenge your engineering skills and learn the technology that drives Motorsports. Fuel young minds while discovering career opportunities on and off the track!