Concord, NC
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Parkway South
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Charlotte Motor Speedway is NASCAR's home office, a mile and a half oval in Concord that has run races since 1960 and seats tens of thousands in its grandstands alone. Music is the side hustle, and it is a good one, concerts and festivals set up on the property throughout the year, from infield stages during race weekends to standalone shows on the grounds.
The experience depends entirely on the event. A race weekend concert puts you in the middle of NASCAR's biggest party, while a standalone festival uses the speedway's acres of space for stages, camping, and crowds no club could hold. Either way the scale is the draw, this is a property built to move enormous numbers of people, with parking measured in fields.
It is about 25 minutes northeast of Uptown off I-85 in Concord, and the drive is part of the deal, so treat it like a race day, leave early, follow the event's parking map, and pack for the weather since everything here happens outdoors. Concord Mills mall sits nearby for the before and after.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Seating And Floor Plan
A seating, layout, and best seats guide for Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
Good To Know Before You Go
- How do concerts work at Charlotte Motor Speedway?
- It varies by event. Some concerts run on infield stages during race weekends, others are standalone shows or festivals using the speedway grounds, with general admission areas and sometimes grandstand seating. The map on this page shows the property's layout, and each event publishes its own setup, so check your ticket's details.
- How big is Charlotte Motor Speedway?
- Enormous. The grandstands alone seat tens of thousands and the property hosts hundreds of events a year. For music, the crowd size depends on the event, from festival fields to race weekend infield shows.
- Where is Charlotte Motor Speedway?
- In Concord, about 25 minutes northeast of Uptown Charlotte off I-85. It is a drive only venue, so plan the trip like a race day and leave earlier than feels necessary.
- Where do you park at the speedway?
- In the speedway's vast lots and fields, following the event's parking map. Parking is rarely the problem here, the exit line is, so a tailgate after the show beats sitting in it.
- What should I bring to a speedway concert?
- Sun and rain protection, comfortable shoes, and patience for distances, everything at a speedway is a walk. Each event sets its own bag and cooler rules, so read the listing before you pack.
- Are speedway concerts family friendly?
- Many are, especially race weekend shows and festivals, but each event sets its own rules and atmosphere. Check the specific event listing for ages and amenities.
- What else is near the speedway?
- Concord Mills, one of the region's biggest malls, is minutes away, along with the chain restaurants of the Concord corridor. It is the natural before and after stop for a speedway show.
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