The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to the Bellagio of drag strips for the sixth annual NHRA Nationals, Sept. 13 - 15. The best drag racers in the world will compete head-to-head in the first event of the series' Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 teams in each category that have qualified for this final leg of the championship battle will be looking for a strong run as they begin their final pushes for NHRA Full Throttle championship glory. This three-day event will feature the fastest accelerating machines on the planet in old-school, side-by-side drag racing.
Parking for this event is $5.
Be a part of the action all weekend with a 3-Day Pass to the NHRA Nationals! Purchase a 3-day package for just $99!
| Sections D-R | Sections A-C, S-Y, & AA-LL | Sections MM-YY | |
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| 3-Day Package | Adult - $139 | Adult - $115 | Adult - $99 |
Kids 13 & Under admitted free with an adult!
Everyone MUST have a ticket for entry.
Grandstand seating is smoke-free. View our smoking policy here.
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| Friday | Adult - $35.00 | Adult - $25.00 | Adult - $20.00 |
Kids 13 & Under admitted free with an adult!
Everyone MUST have a ticket for entry.
Grandstand seating is smoke-free. View our smoking policy here.
| Sections D-R | Sections A-C, S-Y & AA-LL | Sections MM-YY | |
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| Saturday | Adult - $55.00 | Adult - $45.00 | Adult - $40.00 |
Kids 13 & under are admitted free with an adult.
Everyone MUST have a ticket for entry.
Grandstand seating is smoke-free. View our smoking policy here.
| Sections D-R | Sections A-C, S-Y & AA-LL | Sections MM-YY | |
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| Sunday | Adult - $55.00 | Adult - $45.00 | Adult - $40.00 |
Kids 13 & under admitted free with an adult.
Everyone MUST have a ticket for entry.
Grandstand seating is smoke-free. View our smoking policy here.
Catching all of the NHRA drag racing at zMAX Dragway has never been easier than by becoming a zMAX Dragway Season Ticket Holder! As a Season Ticket Holder you will benefit from incredible savings that last all year long. Fans have the opportunity to lock in their 2013 seats with an incredible 15% savings when they purchase both April and September NHRA event weekends and take advantage of other great saving and VIP status opportunities. zMAX Dragway offers convenient, INTEREST FREE payment plans that fit anyone’s budget.
Catching all of the NHRA drag racing at zMAX Dragway has never been easier than by becoming a zMAX Dragway Season Ticket Holder! As a Season Ticket Holder you will benefit from incredible savings that last all year long. Fans have the opportunity to lock in their 2013 seats with an incredible 15% savings when they purchase both April and September NHRA event weekends and take advantage of other great saving and VIP status opportunities. zMAX Dragway offers convenient, INTEREST FREE payment plans that fit anyone’s budget.
In addition to a 15% savings on qualifying NHRA tickets, zMAX Dragway Season Ticket Holders will also receive:
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Save 25% when you buy 3 tickets and get 1 FREE! When you purchase 3 East Grandstand tickets for any day of the NHRA Nationals September 13-15 you’ll receive a fourth ticket FREE! Must purchase in increments of 4 to qualify.
Buy a 2-pack today and save! Your choice of 2 tickets to Friday's drag racing action for $60 or 2 tickets to Saturday/Sunday's drag racing action for $80! You'll also receive your choice of 2 beer vouchers OR 2 Coca-Cola soft drinks plus 2 hot dogs. Must purchase in increments of 2 to qualify.
Year after year, more and more people combine the thrill of racing with the relaxation and escape of camping at The Greatest Place to See the Race, Charlotte Motor Speedway. At Tom Johnson Camping Center Racing Resort we can meet your needs, whether you want full service hook-ups for your class A motor home or just a grass space for your family’s tent. We have a variety of options at affordable prices. Come join us for the races, camp with your friends, and make new ones.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is offering RV rental units as the perfect alternative to a typical hotel stay during race weeks or for a weekend getaway year-round! Just drive to the Speedway and your RV will be waiting for you and your guests.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is offering RV rental units as the perfect alternative to a typical hotel stay during race weeks or for a weekend getaway year-round! Just drive to the Speedway and your RV will be waiting for you and your guests. Rental units are 30 foot single slide travel trailers that include:
You'll be walking distance to the Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track for any of our events, and a short drive from Concord Mills Mall, several NASCAR Race Shops and various other shopping and entertainment venues.
So make your plans now for Race Day or Any Day at the Greatest Place to Camp, Charlotte Motor Speedway! Call 704-455-4445 to reach the Camping Office directly or 800-455-FANS (3267) and ask for the Camping Office ...we'll be happy to discuss the various options with you.
We are offering you a chance to buy fresh quality meat that is already seasoned and fully cooked. It comes ready to heat and eat or spark up that favorite grill and your guest will think you have been grilling all day! It comes packed in a cooler for your convenience and the only thing you will have to decide is how you are going to serve it.
Our “refueled” Feel the Thrill Tour offers fans a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. You will see the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garage, navigate through two infield race tracks, make your way down Pit Road and take a picture in Victory Circle. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour!
Our “refueled” Feel the Thrill Tour offers fans a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. You will see the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garage, navigate through two infield race tracks, make your way down Pit Road and take a picture in Victory Circle. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour!
| Monday - Saturday | Sunday |
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| 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM & 3:30 PM | 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM & 3:30 PM |
Price:
Tour Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Departure Location: Second floor of Smith Tower
Time: Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in
Weather: Tours operate rain or shine, please plan accordingly
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing for outdoors and air conditioned vans, comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen, sunglasses
Tipping Policy: No tipping please, your tour is all inclusive!
Please Note: All tour participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. You are responsible for providing your own car seat for children. All on-track events are subject to track availability.
FOR ALL GROUP TOUR INQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL grouptours@charlottemotorspeedway.com
The Over the Wall Tour is designed for the hard-core NASCAR fan. This intimate group tour includes all the details of the Feel the Thrill Tour plus exclusive additional features. In addition to a detailed visit to the zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte, you will have a walking tour through The Speedway Club and visit one of our 113 suites, Performance Racing Network (PRN) studios, and experience the breathtaking view of Charlotte Motor Speedway from the top of the Ford Grandstand. Later you will cruise down pit road and experience first-hand the feel of the 24 degree banking. Tour the Media Center and take a walk down memory lane as you view timeless photos of CMS history. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity today by reserving your seat in advance or visiting the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.
The Over the Wall Tour is designed for the hard-core NASCAR fan. This intimate group tour includes all the details of the Feel the Thrill Tour plus exclusive additional features. In addition to a detailed visit to the zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte, you will have a walking tour through The Speedway Club and visit one of our 113 suites, Performance Racing Network (PRN) studios, and experience the breathtaking view of Charlotte Motor Speedway from the top of the Ford Grandstand. Later you will cruise down pit road and experience first-hand the feel of the 24 degree banking. Tour the Media Center and take a walk down memory lane as you view timeless photos of CMS history. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity today by reserving your seat in advance or visiting the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.
Schedule for Non-Event Days
| MONDAY – SATURDAY: | SUNDAY: |
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| 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM | Group Tours Only |
Price:
Tour Length: 2 hours
Departure Location: Second floor of Smith Tower
Time: Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in
Weather: Tours operate rain or shine, please plan accordingly
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing for outdoors and air conditioned van, comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen, sunglasses
Tipping Policy: No tipping please, your tour is all inclusive!
Please Note: All tour participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. You are responsible for providing your own car seat for children. All on-track events are subject to track availability.
Before or after your tour, you have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in our luxurious Speedway Club. Dress code is required and advanced reservations are suggested 704-455-3216.
Race fans have an opportunity to experience motorsports like never before! A variety of tours with many different levels of involvement are offered. Fans can choose from convenient daily tours or special NASCAR race-time tours, all of which are officially endorsed by Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tours offered during NASCAR event time include the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Race Shop Tours, while daily tours include the Feel the Thrill and Over the Wall Tours.
Gift Cards
Race fans can give the Gift of Speed all year long. Whether it is for birthdays or holidays, give the race fan in your life the gift that will put a little horsepower into the celebration. Gift cards can be purchased in increments of $25 and $50. Call 1-800-455-FANS (3267) for more information.
Fund-Racing Program
Charlotte Motor Speedway's Fund-Racing program is designed to give back to the local community while giving the gift of speed! Receive $10 back on every $25 gift card or $20 back on every $50 gift card your organization sells to Charlotte Motor Speedway.
What is Fund-Racing?
It is a unique and fun-filled way for your organization to encourage financial support from the community and from supporters. In return they get to enjoy racing excitement at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, or The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Fund-Racing Gift Cards provide people who purchase gift cards from your organization the flexibility to use them for any event throughout the year at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, & The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Now you do not have to commit to a date or event in order to support your favorite organization!
How It Works
That's all there is to it! Again, the gift cards can be used for ticket purchases at any of our three (3) facilities: Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, or The Dirt Track at Charlotte. As an organization leader of the Fund-Racing program, you may qualify for exciting incentives as well! Contact the Ticket Office at 704-455-3200 for more information or to sign up today!
Please visit our Travel Partners page for help in coordinating your Charlotte Motor Speedway travel plans!
The official, sanctioned travel partner of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Speedway Travel, is a full service travel and accommodations booking service that can help you book airline tickets, hotel reservations and rental cars. Speedway Travel can also assist you in purchasing a fully integrated luxury racing event experience with VIP access and top-shelf travel arrangements.
