Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Parkway South
Concord, North Carolina 28027
USA
Concord, North Carolina 28027
USA
Location & Nearby Info
Charlotte Motor Speedway Description:
Parking:
Red Lot Parking-I-85 North to Exit 46 A (Mallard Creek Church Road)
-Right on Mallard Creek Church Road
-Left at North Tryon Road (Hwy 29 north)
-Right onto Morehead Road, speedway parking on right
-I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485 / Rock Hill)
-Exit 32 and turn left on to Hwy 29 north/Tryon
-Right at Morehead Road, speedway parking on right.
-I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
-I-485 North to exit 33
-Left at the light onto Hwy 49 north/University City Blvd
-Left on Morehead Road, speedway parking on left
-I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
-I-485 North to exit 32
-Right on Hwy 29 north/Tryon
-Right on Morehead Road, speedway parking on right
-49 South to Morehead Road
-Right at Morehead Road, speedway parking on left.
Pink Lot Parking
-I-85 North to Exit 49 (Speedway Blvd./Concord Mills)
-Right onto Speedway Blvd, speedway parking available on right
-I-85 South to Exit 49 (Speedway Blvd./Concord Mills)
-Left onto Speedway Blvd, speedway parking available on right
-I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485 / Rock Hill)
-Take Exit 32
-Left onto Hwy 29 North/ North Tryon, parking available on left
-I-85 North to Exit 46A (Mallard Creek Church Road)
-Turn right off exit
-Left onto Hwy 29 North/ North Tryon, parking available on left
Green Lot Parking
-I-85 North to Exit 49 (Speedway Blvd./ Concord Mills)
-Right onto Speedway Blvd., speedway parking on left
-I-85 South to Exit 49 (Speedway Blvd./ Concord Mills)
-Left onto Speedway Blvd., speedway parking on left
-I-85 South to Exit 52 (Poplar Tent road)
-Left onto Poplar Tent road
-Right onto Hwy 29 South/Concord Blvd., speedway parking on right.
Yellow Lot Parking
-Hwy 29 South to B Parking signs at Lowes Motor Speedway
-Turn right at B Parking and go under Hwy 29 onto I-600.
-I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
-I-485 North to Exit 33
-Left onto Hwy 49 North/ University City Blvd
-Left on Morehead Road
-Right at P Parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
-Hwy 49 South to Morehead Road
-Right on Morehead Road
-Right at P Parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
*Please note limited parking available in Zone 4
Accessbile Parking (Paid):
-Available in Lot M across from Gate 25 at the backstretch (please see driving directions for Yellow Parking)
Accessible Parking (Free):
-Available in Lots E,H,T (please see driving directions for Green Parking)
Credential Pick-up:
-I-85 North to Exit 46A (Mallard Creek Church Road)
-Turn right at top of off-ramp onto Mallard Creek Church Road
-Left onto North Tryon/Hwy 29 North
-Right onto Morehead Road
-Left at Lot P parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
-I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485/Rock Hill)
-I-485 South to Exit 32
-Turn left onto North Tryon/ Hwy 29 North
-Right at Morehead Road
-Left at Lot P parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
-I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
-I-485 North to Exit 32
-Right onto North Tryon/ Hwy 29 North
-Right at Morehead Road
-Left at Lot P signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
-I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
-I-485 North to Exit 33
-Left onto University City Blvd./Hwy 49 North
-Turn left on Morehead Road
-Right at Lot P parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
-I-85 South to Exit 52 (Poplar Tent road)
-Left onto Popular Tent road
-Right onto Concord Blvd/ Hwy 29 South.
-Follow B Parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway veering right off of Hwy 29 South and proceed under Hwy 29. This road becomes I-600
-Follow I-600 around Lowes Motor Speedway to credentialing
-University Blvd/ Hwy 49 South to Morehead Road
-Right onto Morehead Road
-Right at Lot P parking signage for Lowes Motor Speedway
General Rules:
NO Umbrellas of any kindNO Glass bottles
NO Strollers (inside grandstand area)
NO Bags/Backpacks over 14" x 14" x 14"
NO Coolers over 14" x 14"
NO Pets (unless they are service animals helping guests with disabilities)
NO Weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms, knives, and impact weapons
NO Skateboards, roller skates, or scooters
NO Bicycles, mopeds, etc.
NO Beach balls, balloons, etc.
NO Signs or banners
NO Horns, whistles, or other loud items
Miscellaneous:
Souvenir stands are located all around the Speedway, and there is also a Souvenir Village located at the corner of Highway 29 and Speedway Boulevard. An expansive gift shop is open year-round and offers track tours on non-event days. Call 704-455-3204 for gift shop or tour information.Hospitality Village on NASCAR event days is located just outside of Gates 6, 7, and 8 on the front side of the track.
Family seating is available in non-alcoholic sections for all NASCAR race events located in the Chrysler Grandstand section.
There are several ATM's located throughout the facility. Check your fan guide when you arrive at the Speedway for locations.
**WEBSITE: http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
**CONCESSIONS: A variety of foods such as nachos, hamburgers, and hot dogs can be found at concession stands located around the Speedway. There are also a number of independent vendors including pizza, barbecue, etc.
**GROUP SALES: Group or block tickets are available for all NASCAR events depending on availability. Orders of 40 tickets or more qualify for a 10% discount. Call (704) 455-3203 for information or to place an order.
Licensed tour and travel groups also qualify for group discounts and additional incentives. Call 1-866-59TOURS for more information.
**OTHER EVENTS: Tickets for the Food Lion AutoFair (April 2 – 5 and September 10 – 13), Summer Shootout (June 9 - August 11), and GoodGuys Southeastern Nationals (October 30 – November 1) are available at the gates on event days.
Driving direction to Charlotte Motor Speedway:
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From the East:
- Take Hwy 64 to Asheboro, then take Hwy 49 South to Harrisburg. Follow the signs from Harrisburg to the speedway. Turn right on Morehead Road.
- Take Hwy 73 from Albemarle to Hwy 49. Take Hwy 49 South to Harrisburg. Turn right on Morehead Road. (at Circle K store)
From the North/Northeast:
- Take I-85 South to Exit 58 (Hwy 29 & 601). Take Hwy 29 South to the speedway.
- Take I-85 South to Exit 55 (Hwy 73). Take Hwy 73 East to Hwy 29. Take Hwy 29 South to the speedway.
- Take I-85 South to Exit 52 (Poplar Tent Road). Turn left on Poplar Tent Road and follow the signs to the speedway.
- Take I-77 South to Exit 25 (Hwy 73). Take Hwy 73 East to Hwy 29 South to the speedway.
From the West/Southwest:
- Take I-85 North to Exit 42 (Hwy's 29 & 49). Take Hwy 49 North to Harrisburg. Follow the signs to the speedway.
- Take I-85 to Exit 42 (Hwy's 29 & 49). Take Hwy 29 North to the speedway.
- Take I-85 North to Exit 48 (I-485). Take I-485 to Hwy 29. Take Hwy 29 North to the speedway.
From the Southeast:
- Take Hwy 601 North to Hwy 29. Take Hwy 29 South to the speedway or I-485.
- Take I-485 to Hwy 49 North to Harrisburg. left on Morehead Road.
- Take I-485 to Hwy 29 North to speedway.
Additional Traffic Hints:
- Speedway officials urge race fans to arrive at the track early. Use the extra time to tailgate, visit displays, souvenir row and enjoy pre-race activities. If possible, plan your trip to arrive a couple hours before the race is scheduled to begin.
- Turn to WSOC-FM 103.7 for up-to-the-minute traffic reports.
- I-85 and exit 49 (Speedway Blvd.) is usually the most congested on event days. If possible, try to avoid exit 49 and Speedway Blvd. Good alternates are Hwy 29 from both the North and the South and Hwy 49 to Morehead Road.
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