Charlotte Motor Speedway
North Carolina
Charlotte Motor Speedway, located in Concord, North Carolina, is a renowned 1.5-mile quad-oval intermediate speedway known for hosting major motorsport events including NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA races since 1960. The speedway features 24-degree banking in the turns and a 5-degree banking on the straights, providing thrilling racing experiences. It includes a unique infield road course used in combination with the oval to create the "roval" configuration favored in NASCAR competitions. The complex spans approximately 2,000 acres and includes additional tracks such as a clay short track, a dirt track, and the ZMax Dragway drag strip. Amenities include a Speedway Club, residential condominiums overlooking the track, souvenir shops, and a seven-story tower for offices. The facility has a seating capacity of around 95,000 as of 2021, reflecting its status as one of the largest sports venues in the United States. Owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC, the speedway has evolved through multiple ownership changes and expansions, becoming a landmark in American stock car racing culture and a hub for racing enthusiasts.
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Tipp: Visit during major events like the Coca-Cola 600 or Bank of America 400 for the full racing experience. Purchase tickets and upgrades, including premium parking and track passes, in advance via the official website to secure the best access. Consider camping options during race weekends for immersive engagement. Weekdays and non-event times offer quieter visits to explore the complex. Check the official website for event schedules and travel packages to optimize your visit.
Interessante Fakten
- •Charlotte Motor Speedway was known as Lowe's Motor Speedway from 1999 to 2009 due to sponsorship.
- •The track includes a unique "roval" configuration combining an oval and road course for NASCAR events.
- •The complex features multiple adjacent tracks including a clay short track, dirt track, and the ZMax Dragway drag strip.
- •The Speedway Club is a members-only private club and restaurant built in the mid-1980s overlooking the track.
- •The facility once had a peak capacity of over 170,000 spectators in the late 1980s before reductions to current levels.
Geschichte
Charlotte Motor Speedway was constructed rapidly in less than 11 months and opened in 1960 to meet the rising popularity of stock car racing in the American Southeast.
Initially plagued by financial difficulties and multiple ownership changes, the track stabilized under Richard Howard in the mid-1960s.
In 1976, Bruton Smith and Humpy Wheeler took over, leading to extensive expansions including increased seating capacity and added facilities.
The track's layout has evolved with the addition of an infield road course in the early 1970s and modifications to suit NASCAR racing in recent years.
The complex has grown from its original 551 acres to around 2,000 acres today, maintaining its prominence in motorsports.
Ortsführer
Main Speedway Oval1960
The primary 1.5-mile quad-oval track with 24-degree banking in turns, hosting premier NASCAR and IndyCar events, offering high-speed racing thrills.
Infield Road Course (Roval)1971 (original road course), modified 2018-2024
A combined road course and oval configuration used in NASCAR races, featuring chicanes and technical turns added in recent modifications to enhance racing complexity.
ZMax Dragway
A 0.25-mile drag strip within the complex hosting NHRA drag racing events, known for its four-wide racing format and high-powered drag cars.
Speedway Club1987
An exclusive members-only club and restaurant with premium views of the track, built in the mid-1980s, offering upscale amenities for racing fans.
Residential Condominiums1983-1984
Forty condos built in the early 1980s that overlook the first turn of the speedway, providing private accommodations with unique track views.
Kontakt
Telefon: (800) 455-3267
