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Circle K NOS Energy Showdown
The dirt will fly when the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on The Dirt Track at Charlotte on May 25 for the May Showdown. The winged, 850-horsepower open-wheel, sprint cars take to the four-tenths-mile clay oval to compete for the prize money and prestige of winning at The Dirt Track!
Tickets
Free Kids Tickets

Fantastic Family Values! Kids 13 & under are admitted free with an adult ticket purchase for several great events this spring, including the N.C. Education Lottery 200, LiftMaster Pole Day, and History 300! Kids tickets start at just $10 for the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown, NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600!
RV Rentals
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 33 foot single slide travel trailers that include:
- Front Queen Bed w/Overhead storage
- Rear Bunkhouse w/Bunk Beds
- Center Wardrobe closet
- Dinette w/Hinged Bunk Above
- Center bathroom with Tub, Sink and medicine cabinet
- Refrigerator with freezer; 3 Burner Range; Microwave; Double Kitchen Sink
- Slideout Booth Dinette & Sofa w/Overhead Cabinets
- 26” Flat Screen TV that swivels between center room and front bedroom
- Front Pass Thru Storage and Rear Storage areas
- 18' Awning and More.
- Each campsite includes water, sewer and electrical hookups plus a picnic table.
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.
Camping Options

Year after year, more and more people combine the thrill of racing at The Greatest Place to See the Race, Charlotte Motor Speedway, with the fun and friendship of camping. We have a variety of campgrounds to meet your needs, whether you require full hook-ups for your motorhome or just a space for your family's tent. Come join us for the races or camp with us any day year-round in our full service campground.
Visit our Camping page for more information about each camping option or call the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267)!
Travel Partners
Speedway Travel
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.
Please visit our Travel Partners page for help in coordinating your Charlotte Motor Speedway travel plans.
Gift Cards and Fund-Racing
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
- Call one of our Ticket Representatives below based on your organization classification. They will walk you through the quick and easy process of signing up your organization.
- Once you're signed up, we will send you Fund-Racing order forms to pass out to your members.
- The members take orders for gift cards and turn those orders back in to the ticket representative for fulfillment.
- We will mail the gift cards directly to the purchaser.
- A generous donation is paid to your organization for each gift card sold.
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!
Group and Block Tickets
Group discounts are available for all Nationwide Series & Pole Night events. If you purchase 30 or more regularly priced grandstand tickets, you will receive a 10% discount. Tickets must be purchased in advance in order to receive the discount. The Group Sales Department will work with you to customize a package that best suits your needs and budget. Event package options include:
- Grandstand block seating
- Luxury suite seats for companies as well as individuals.
- Season tickets to all race events.
- Clubhouse, Terrace Box & Veranda seating.
- Pit passes, reserved parking, individual hospitality passes.
- Fundraising opportunities for non-profit groups.
Benefits of hosting a group event at Charlotte Motor Speedway & The Dirt Track include:
- Priority block seating.
- No waiting in line. Receive tickets in advance.
- No per ticket service fee.
- Personalized service from a CMS Sales Representative.
For more information please call 704-455-3203.
Licensed tour and travel groups, please call 1-866-59-TOURS.
Schedule
| Friday, May 25th 2012 (tentative schedule - subject to change) | |
| 10:00 AM | Souvenir/Vendor trailer load-in begins |
| 1:00 PM | Pit gate opens and pit pass sales begin |
| WoO Driver Registration begins and draw for heat race starting position begins at WoO techHauler load-in begins | |
| 4:00 PM | WoO Driver's Meeting (WoO Command Hauler - Turn 3) |
| WoO Driver Registration ends and draw closes | |
| 4:00 PM | Spectator Gates Open |
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Autograph Session (Main Concourse) |
| 5:00 PM | NDRA Driver Registration ends and draw closes |
| 5:00 PM | Track Packing begins |
| 5:30 PM | NDRA Driver's Meeting - NDRA Tech Trailer in lower pit |
| 6:00 PM | NDRA Late Model Hot Laps/Qualifying (5 car groups, top 10 lock into A-Main) |
| 6:15 PM | WoO Sprint Car Hot Laps |
| 6:45 PM | WoO Sprint Car Time Trials |
| 7:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies/Track reconditioning (if necessary) |
| 7:10 PM | NDRA Late Model B-Main #1 (8 laps) |
| 7:18 PM | WoO Sprint Car Heat # 1 (8 laps) |
| 7:26 PM | WoO Sprint Car Heat # 2 |
| 7:34 PM | WoO Sprint Car Heat # 3 |
| 7:42 PM | WoO Sprint Car Heat # 4 (if necessary) |
| 7:50 PM | NDRA Late Model B-Main # 2 |
| 8:00 PM | WoO Sprint Car Dash Re-Draw on Stage / Track reconditioning (if necessary) |
| 8:08 PM | WoO Sprint Car Dash (6 laps) |
| 8:14 PM | WoO Sprint Car Last Chance Showdown (12 laps) |
| 8:35 PM | WoO Sprint Car A-Main (30 laps) |
| 9:10 PM | NDRA Late Models A-Main (25 laps) |
NASCAR Race Shop Tours
Let Charlotte Motor Speedway help you visit some of the key NASCAR Race Shops while you are in Concord. See the shop where your favorite driver’s team prepares for race day and compare it to his competitors! Walk through the Hendrick Motorsports museum and learn the history behind this incredibly successful organization. Watch a breathtaking movie in the Roush Fenway Racing amphitheater. Get a view behind the scenes at RaceWorld USA and tour the "Garage Mahal" at Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. Sit back and relax as you travel from shop to shop with no worries about traffic or parking.
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 |
12:00 PM |
Hendrick Motorsports |
$39 per person |
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Roush Fenway Racing |
$33 for children 3-9 |
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Sam Bass Gallery |
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Friday, May 18th, 2012 |
9:30 AM |
Joe Gibbs Racing |
$49 per person |
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(Limited to 24 People) |
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Waltrip Racing-RaceWorld USA |
$38 for children 3-9 |
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Penske Racing |
includes admission to RaceWorld USA |
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Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
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Monday, May 21st, 2012 |
9:30 AM |
Hendrick Motorsports |
$39 per person |
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(Limited to 98 People) |
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Roush Fenway Racing |
$33 for children 3-9 |
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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing |
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Stewart Haas Racing |
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 |
12:00 PM |
Hendrick Motorsport |
$39 per person |
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(Limited to 49 People) |
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Roush Fenway Racing |
$33 for children 3-9 |
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Sam Bass Gallery |
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Thursday, May 24th, 2012 |
12:00 PM |
Joe Gibbs Racing |
$49 per person |
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(Limited to 49 People) |
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Waltrip Racing-RaceWorld USA |
$38 for children 3-9 |
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Penske Racing |
includes admission to RaceWorld USA |
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Dale Earnhardt Incorporated |
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Friday, May 25th, 2012 |
9:30 AM |
Hendrick Motorsports |
$39 per person |
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(Limited to 98 People) |
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Roush Fenway Racing |
$33 for children 3-9 |
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Sam Bass Gallery |
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Tour Length: Approximately 5 hours
Lunch: No lunch stop – please eat before tour begins and/or bring snacks on the bus
Departure Location: 35 minutes prior to tour – Entrance P Camping Office
25 minutes prior to tour – Hellmann’s Bathhouse– Across from gates 30/31
15 minutes prior to tour - Front of zMAX Dragway – Main Tower Entrance
Weather: Tours operate rain or shine, please plan accordingly
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing for outdoors and air conditioned bus, comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Tipping Policy: No tipping please, your tour is all inclusive!
Please Note: Umbrellas, baby seats and small bags can be accommodated on the bus. Please provide your own car seat for children.
Over The Wall Tour
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.
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11:00 AM |
Group Tours Only |
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Price:
- $17 per person
- $15 per person for seniors (55 and older), military personnel, EMS/Fire/Police personnel and children ages 9 and younger
Call and reserve your seats today (704) 455-3223
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.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Tour
Charlotte Motor Speedway is offering you the opportunity to experience NASCAR excitement like never before! You can now combine your visit to "The Greatest Place to See the Race" with a trip to the spectacular NASCAR Hall of Fame! No worries about parking, traffic or ticket lines... just sit back and relax. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction dedicated to the history and heritage of NASCAR. From the down-home history of stock-car racing to the legendary drivers and their race cars, the Hall of Fame celebrates everything that is great about NASCAR! All NASCAR Hall of Fame Tours will visit the Sam Bass Gallery, where you will see displays of original paintings and limited edition prints that document special moments in the sports history, all done by NASCAR’s first officially licensed artist.
Price: $39 per person; $33 for children ages 3 - 9. Admission tickets, transportation and all taxes and gratuities are included.
| Thursday | May 17, 2012 | 9:30 AM |
| Sunday | May 20, 2012 | 12:00 PM |
| Tuesday | May 22, 2012 | 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | May 24, 2012 | 9:30 AM |
| Friday | May 25, 2012 | 12:00 PM |
* Each Tour is Limited to 24 People
Tour Length: Approximately 5 hours
Lunch: Lunch is not included in the price and will be your responsibility while at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Departure Location: 35 minutes prior to tour – Entrance P Camping Office
25 minutes prior to tour – Hellmann’s Bathhouse – Across from gates 30/31
15 minutes prior to tour - Front of zMAX Dragway – Main Tower Entrance
Weather: Tours operate rain or shine, please plan accordingly
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing for outdoors and air conditioned bus, comfortable shoes for walking, sunscreen, sunglasses
Tipping Policy: No tipping please, your tour is all inclusive!
Please Note: Umbrellas, baby seats and small bags can be accommodated on the bus. Please provide your own car seat for children.
Trackside Tram Tours
Join in on the race day excitement with this up close look at all the pre-race preparations on the Trackside Tram Tour. Fans will learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while getting an up close look at pre-race action on the track, pit road and in the garages, as well as a unique view of the world’s largest HDTV screen! Top it off with an opportunity to climb the 24 degree banking of the famous speedway! Seats are limited so hurry and reserve today!
| Monday, May 14th, 2012 | Monday, May 21st, 2012 |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, May 15th 2012 | Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, May 17th, 2012 | Thursday, May 24th, 2012 |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Saturday, May 19th, 2012 | Friday, May 25th, 2012 |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
Price: $15 per person; $10 for children ages 9 and younger
First Time Fans: Show your First Time Fan Hard Card and receive a $5.00 discount! ($10 per person $5 for children ages 9 and younger)
Tour Size: Limited to 50 people per tour
Tour Length: Approximately 45 minutes
Departure Location: Gate 4
Time: Please arrive 30 minutes early for tour check-in
Weather: Tours operate rain or shine, please plan accordingly
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing for outdoors; comfortable shoes for walking
Tipping Policy: No tipping please, your tour is all inclusive!
Extra: Small bags can be accommodated
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: |
| 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 10:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM | |
| 2:30 PM | |
| 3:30 PM |
Price:
- $9 per person
- $7 per person for seniors (55 and older), military personnel, EMS/Fire/Police personnel and children ages 9 and younger.
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.

