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If the roar of a fine-tuned engine gets your heart racing, add these motorsport locales to your Cabarrus County itinerary.

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.

Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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A Guide to Experiencing NASCAR in Cabarrus County, NC

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sport, this quick read will get you up to speed on how to experience NASCAR racing like a pro.

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Cars & Coffee

Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord

Fill your fuel tank and your mug, then head to “America’s Home For Racing” for Cars & Coffee Concord! On the third Saturday of each month from 8-11 a.m., join like-minded automotive enthusiasts at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone.

AutoFair Presented by Camping World

Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord

The 2024 AutoFair features thousands of classic cars and vendors, a Kids' Zone and much more.

NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

zMAX Dragway
Concord

Nitro thunder returns to zMAX Dragway! Every ticket is a pit pass, so come early to see your favorite drivers and their cars up-close before a festival of 40,000 horsepower ignites the excitement!