Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Charlotte Motor Speedway is stock-car racingâ€™s home track. More than 75 percent of Sprint Cup, Busch and Truck series teams have their headquarters within a 50-mile radius of the speedway located about 15 miles from downtown Charlotte, N.C. What makes Charlotte Motor Speedway, known formerly as Lowes Motor Speedway, so unique is that so many things that have become common throughout the sport began as innovations here. Charlotte Motor Speedway plays host to driving schools, go-kart racing, dirt-track events at a stand-alone facility on the trackâ€™s property as well as various auto shows and other events. Thereâ€™s almost always something going on at Charlotte Motor Speedway nearly 300 days each year.

Track Length: 1.5 mile
Track Style: D-Shaped Oval
Track Surface: Paved
Track Address: 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027
Official Website: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

Directions To Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway Traffic Directions

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From Charlotte:

I-85 North to Exit 49. Turn Right onto Bruton Smith Boulevard at top of ramp. Follow Bruton Smith Boulevard to second light. Proceed straight through light and you are on Speedway property. Immediately turn left onto Speedway Service Road and follow to Gate 26 tunnel entrance (Inside of Turn Three). Proceed through tunnel, bear left toward the Media Center/Nationwide Garage Park in front of the Time Warner Media Center.

From Greensboro:

I-85 South to Exit 49. Turn Left onto Bruton Smith Boulevard at top of ramp. Follow Bruton Smith Boulevard to third light. Proceed straight through light and you are on Speedway property. Immediately turn left onto Speedway Service Road and follow to Gate 26 tunnel entrance (Inside of Turn Three). Proceed through tunnel, bear left toward Media Center/Nationwide Garage Park in front of the Media Center.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Track Configuration

D-Shaped Oval

This is a 1.5 mile, D-shaped oval with 24 degrees of banking in the turns and 5 degrees of banking down the front and the backstretch.

Lodging Near Auto Club Speedway

Courtyard Marriott

Courtyard Marriott Charlotte Concord Courtyard Marriott Concord is just minutes from Charlotte Motor Speedway (formerly Loweâ€™s Motor Speedway). Want to bring Fido? No problem. At the Courtyard Marriott, you can bring your pets. What else do they offer? Family rooms, free parking, fitness center, swimming pool, high-speed internet and more. You name it and the Courtyard Marriott Concordâ€™s got it. A real first class hotel! Before and after you start your engines at Charlotte Motor Speedway, why not chill at the Courtyard Marriott Concord. Price Range: $129 - $189/night. Book it!

Embassy Suites Charlotte - Concord/Golf Resort and Spa

The Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord is located less than half a mile from Charlotte Motor Speedway. This hotel received more positive reviews than any other we read. One review sums it up “We stayed here based on prior traveler's reviews and found the hotel as good as advertised. The hotel was just great. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was great; just off I-85 with plenty of eating places nearby. I would definitely recommend this hotel without hesitation.” So after you schedule your Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway, you can call the Embassy Suite Charlotte! Price Range: $239.99 - $324.99/night. Book It!

Great Wolf Lodge Concord

Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte Want to add some more fun to your Rusty Wallace Racing Experience? Why not stay at the Great Wolf Lodge Concord. This hotel is definitely kid friendly. The suites at Great Wolf Lodge are just perfect for your family. After an awesome race filled day at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, you can take the plunge at Great Wolf Lodge Concord. It’s just a short 2 miles from the track. Price Range: from $309.99 -$509.00 Book it!


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Food Near Charlotte Motor Speedway

Restaurant Name		Location	Phone / Web	Miles
	Hooters	7702 Gateway Lane Concord, NC	888-748-6919 www.hooters.com	1.3
	Firehouse Subs	7712 Sossamon Ln Concord, NC	704-979-3737 www.firehousesubs.com	1.4
	Quaker Steak & Lube	7731 Gateway Ln Concord, NC	704-979-5823 www.quakersteakandlube.com	1.5
	Five Guys Burgers & Fries	7741 Gateway Ln Concord, NC	704-979-1283 www.fiveguys.com	1.5
	KFC	7751 Gateway Ln Concord, NC	704-979-8386 www.kfc.com	1.5
	Sonic Drive-In	7761 Gateway Ln Concord, NC	704-979-0380 www.sonicdrivein.com	1.5
	Quiznos Subs	10005 Weddington Rd Concord, NC	704-979-8600 www.quiznos.com	1.6
	Cinco de Mayo	10009 Weddington Road Concord, NC	704-979-8709 www.cincodemayogrill.com	1.6

Charlotte Motor Speedway Photos

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