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For over 60 years, Charlotte Motor Speedway has set the standard for motorsports entertainment. Built in 1959, the superspeedway hosts NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races annually. These events feature exciting pre-race entertainment and concerts including a spectacular Memorial Day Weekend celebration and unparalleled pre-race Salute to the Troops at the nation’s most patriotic sports event, the Coca-Cola 600.
Several other events for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts of all ages take place on the various tracks including ride and drive experiences like the NASCAR Racing Experience, the Summer Shootout short-track series, and two of the nation’s largest car shows and swap meets at AutoFair in the spring and fall. Along with these thrilling events and daily tours at the superspeedway, the action heats up across the street at zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Don’t miss all the action at “America’s Home for Racing!”