Speedway Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Charlotte Motor Speedway, The Dirt Track and zMAX Dragway! Learn the illustrious history of each track while taking in the sights and sounds of Americas Home for Racing!
Check out our special race week tours that can take you behind the scenes of some of the most famous race teams ever or show you what the speedway looks like when it gets ready to host a NASCAR race weekend.
Feel the Thrill Speedway Tour
Visit the NASCAR Cup Series garage area and take a ride through two infield race tracks. After you make your way down Pit Road, stop in Winner’s Circle for a photo opportunity. 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! Reserve your seat by calling 704-455-3223 or visit the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.
* All tour participants under 18 years old must have a parental waiver signed for them. Please call tour desk for details [704-455-3223]
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Visit the NASCAR Cup Series garage area and take a ride through two infield race tracks. After you make your way down Pit Road, stop in Winner’s Circle for a photo opportunity. 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! Reserve your seat by calling 704-455-3223 or visit the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.
Tour Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Departure Location: Second floor of Smith Tower
Please Note: All tour participants under 18 years old must have a parental waiver signed for them. Please call tour desk for details [704-455-3223]. You are responsible for providing your own car seat for children. All on-track events are subject to track availability.
Infield Experience Tour
Experience the breathtaking view of Charlotte Motor Speedway from a 14-passenger van ride around the inside and outside of our NASCAR infield (no on-track access). Cruise around the NASCAR garages and stroll through the winner's circle with an opportunity to take photos. 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 and reserve your seat in advance!
NOTE: Tour operates rain or shine. All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival. Before or after your tour, you have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in our luxurious Speedway Club. Advance reservations are recommended for the Club. 704.455.3216. Gift Shop hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Experience the breathtaking view of Charlotte Motor Speedway from a 14-passenger van ride around the inside and outside of our NASCAR infield (no on-track access). Cruise around the NASCAR garages and stroll through the winner's circle with an opportunity to take photos. 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 and reserve your seat in advance!
NOTE: Tour operates rain or shine. All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival. Before or after your tour, you have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in our luxurious Speedway Club. Advance reservations are recommended for the Club. 704.455.3216.Gift Shop hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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U-DRIVE Experience
Want to drive your own car around Charlotte Motor Speedway? This tour experience is for you! Enjoy a leisurely couple of laps around the track and the opportunity to take photos at the start/finish line. You will stay in your own car and follow the tour guide around the track. (You will not be able to pass the tour guide's vehicle or exceed 70 mph).
18+ for insurance, valid driver’s license, no convertibles. Seatbelts required.
STEAM Field Trip Opportunities
Our STEAM Program offers various educational experiences for students of all ages. Fun and education come together in all of our options from the Daily program to Special Event days. Kids will engage in the principles of STEAM relating to Motorsports. Programs last approximately 3 hours. Click below for more details!
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School groups may choose from one of the following options:
Option A
Students will rotate through 3 interactive STEAM stations focusing on force and motion, traction and friction and speed and acceleration. Each station lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Option B
Students will collaborate in teams to engineer, test and race a car. Teams will choose from various materials for the design in this 90 minute session.
Please indicate the option you choose when you reserve your date.
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