September 19, 2024
While fall brings golden yellow and blazing red foliage, Cabarrus County is home to another vivid display of color. Known as “Where Racing Lives,” the area encompasses one-of-a-kind motorsports attractions that are key to its moniker. In addition to the hometown of a NASCAR great and legendary racetracks like Charlotte Motor Speedway, Cabarrus County is home to another type of racing attraction you won’t find anywhere else—NASCAR Race Shops.
As you take in the changing seasons, be sure to plan a pit stop in Cabarrus County to feast your eyes on an array of brightly colored cars both on and off the tracks.
Want to know what it’s like to be the first to see the black and white checkers at the finish line? Inside Hendrick Motorsports, see some of the Rainbow Warrior’s classic rides alongside Cole Trickle’s electric green and yellow car from the movie “Days of Thunder.”
Pops of green throughout the showroom at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing will grab your attention if the 100-seat theatre and racing simulator don’t capture it first. From brightly-hued paint schemes to multi-colored confetti sealed to championship cars with champagne, these race cars are on display for good reason. Combined with storied fire suits, embellished trophies and the energy inside them, NASCAR Race Shops are a sight worth seeing during any season.
Whether you’re visiting during the fall season, on race weekend or any time of year, plan your own self-guided NASCAR Race Shop tour today. Use this list, reference the directory inside the Official Cabarrus County, NC Destination Guide, stop in the Cabarrus County Visitor Information Center, or find a tour provider here.
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