Charlotte Motor Speedway Address and Directions

Originally known as the Lowe's Motor Speedway, the Charlotte Motor Speedway was built in 1959. As a motorsports complex that hosts NASCAR racing and NHRA events, it is widely considered to be the home track for NASCAR. Operated by Speedway Motorsports (SMI), it covers 2,000 acres. Along with a state-of-the-art clay oval for dirt racing, the Charlotte Motor Speedway also features its all-concrete and four-lane drag strip.

The Lowe's Motor Speedway is also thought as one of the busiest sports venues in the country as numerous exciting races and huge events take place here every year. With a capacity of 140,000, the facility offers lots of fans chances to get closer to their favorite drivers. Are you getting ready to be one of them? Below on this page, you can find useful information for you to reach the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Location: The Charlotte Motor Speedway is nestled at Concord, North Carolina, United States. And its address is 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, North Carolina.

The Speedway consists of three buildings, the Quad Oval, the zMAX Dragway and the Dirt Track. The zMAX Dragway is situated across US Highway 29 and characterized by its luxury suites, press box and enough space for about 30,000 spectators while the Quad Oval plays host to Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The 0.4-mile Dirt Track is also located across Highway 29 from the quad-oval speedway and hosts the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Maps of the Charlotte Motor Speedway as well as Inside Facilities

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Hotel accommodation is really easy accessible for both drivers and fans coming to the Charlotte Motor Speedway as it is surrounded by a number of great resorts and hotels. Half miles away located the Embassy Suites Charlotte while the Great Wolf Lodge and the Hilton Charlotte University Place are also within a short distance of the Speedway.

Directions: When you're driving from south, take I-85 North to Exit 49 at Bruton Smith Boulevard. Take a right at Mallard Creek Church Road and then a left turn on North Tryon Road. Then turn onto Morehead Road. And keep heading east until you find the main entrance of the zMAX Dragway.

People from Greensboro,N.C. are recommended to take I-85 South and head to Exit 52 on Poplar Tent Road. Bear to the left and take Exit 32. Then take a right turn to Highway 29. Turn right again when you see Morehead Road.

If you drive from South Carolina, you will need to head North on I-77 and Exit 1. And then take Exit 32. Bear to the right at Highway 29 and keep straight. Then turn on to Morehead Road. Then you can get into the Speedway from entrance M, Q or O.

Driving from Concord, NC, you will have to keep going South on Highway 29. Then take a right turn onto I-6000. Drive under Highway 29 and keep straight. Bear left at the second stop sign when you come across the Entrance B. Then turn right and you are in the Speedway already.

More Directions to the Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Traffic Tips: To avoid unnecessary problems, you need to pay attention to some traffic tips when you head out to the Speedway.

(1) As many of the streets would be very congested on event days, fans are strongly recommended to get to the Speedway by bus or other public transportation. The Charlotte Motor Speedway is covered by CATS services and you can also turn to the 79X Concord Mills Express.

(2) If you would like to enjoy some pre-race activities, plan your visit carefully to make sure you can arrive at the Speedway several hours in advance. Therefore, you can also get extra time to visit displays.

(3) Visitors who need to take I-85 and Exit 49 should really try their best to utilize Highway 29 and 49 to turn to Morehead Road because I-85 and Exit 49 are always crowded.