Visit race shops for nearly every team in NASCAR

One thing reigns supreme in the Charlotte region: Racing. While the area boasts being home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and the Kannapolis hometown of Dale Earnhardt Sr., you also can make a pit stop at a race shop for almost every team in NASCAR. Peek behind the scenes at Hendrick Motorsports near Concord and Stewart-Haas Racing in Kannapolis, among others, to see how teams prepare for race day. You may even catch a glimpse of your favorite drivers and team members. Or see winning race cars and trophies at Penske Racing and JR Motorsports in Mooresville and other memorabilia from the teams’ greatest moments. On your way out of the shops, visit the team stores to score swag ranging from hats and T-shirts to car parts used during races.