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NASCAR Hall of Fame

NASCAR Hall of Fame

NASCAR Hall of Fame
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is where legends live on. Where fun lives on. Where the race lives on. Enjoy amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and special events at the High Octane Theater. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Café or at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. You also can take home a souvenir at the gift shop to help you remember it all.
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  • Marcia E
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Take a peak into history, you won't regret
    What an experience! We went with our 2 kids, whom are in their 20's, all but 1 of us are Nascar fans & thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the other enjoyed the museum as well. To see some of the trophies and artifacts up close is near to overwhelming but respectful since there's many many factors that contribute to a driver/race team, etc...for not only a race but to the sport. We're grateful to all persons who donated/loaned and shared SO much info, details and personal driver/crew chief/track memorabilia, we could never see some of that without personally knowing the persons. One of the kids truly enjoyed doing the iracing, thank you for having an experience he'll treasure for a very long time.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 17, 2024
  • JDA60
    Middle Sackville, Canada747 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Zoom into the Hall of Fame
    The NASCAR hall of fame is worth a visit even if you are not into car racing. It’s a great place to take kids as there is lots to see and do. You can do a simulator or try your hand at being in a pit crew. Give yourself a couple of hours to see all of the exhibits.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written March 9, 2024
  • Marent
    Rome, Italy202 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband loved it!
    Get there early.. Very busy with school group the day we visited. My husband loved the simulator experience and would have spent the day in there except the school group got in line. Lots of track memorabilia, interesting bits about lots of drivers. Cool how each racetrack surface differs from each other..Fun for racing fans..
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 15, 2024
  • debbiecarcione
    St. Petersburg, Florida186 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun with hubs
    I was pleasantly surprised. Went for him and really enjoyed myself. If you love or like NASCAR, this place is great! We really enjoyed the simulator. After getting the hang of it, I came in 3rd out of 13. Yay, me! Wish we had more time, but it was a pit stop on the way to the airport.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 7, 2024
  • Roseann_F
    Colonia, New Jersey163 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed the visit.
    We are not huge NASCAR fans, but since we don't expect to visit the area again, we thought we would visit. Casual fans like us can view the exhibits in about 2 hours, but for the more diehard fans, I would think it would take a lot longer. Everything was well identified as to who/what it was. We did not do any of the "extras" like the simulator.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 4, 2024
  • Heath Wagner
    Evansville, Indiana6,021 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun for NASCAR fans and non fans alike.
    My family of six were good sports as I an a die hard nascar fan, and they are not, BUT they all had a really good time. Lots of exhibits and memorabilia to enjoy and you just can’t beat all of the historical knowledge of the sport. The interactive activities are fun, and the enjoy the tour at your pace is appreciated. A must see for Bascar fans and something to be enjoyed by those that aren’t as crazy about the sport as I am.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 28, 2024
  • TeacherGirl
    Woodbridge, Virginia47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the BEST places for a Nascar fan!
    My husband is a huge Nascar fan, so we came here for his birthday. I can honestly say there's nothing to complain about. It is that good an experience. A few highlights: 1) It's super clean, with restrooms on each floor. 2) It's interactive, which I loved but kids will REALLY love. 3) Even if you're not a Nascar fan, there's so much interesting history and info about the sport that you can't help but want to learn something. 4) The people working there are fabulous. Everyone knows what they're doing, 5) Visually, the 4 floors are stunning and laid out in a way to make it feel comfortable, even with a crowd. We spent 4 hours here, including a bite to eat at the little cafe "The Pit Stop," and time to buy a few items at the (very well stocked) Gear Shop.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 28, 2024
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Ashlee
Madison, WI235 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Couples
My husband used to watch some NASCAR as a kid, I did not and really do not know much about it. I figured he would appreciate it and I didn’t mind checking it out. There’s a few different ticket options, I would recommend getting a ticket that allows you to do the simulation experience. As someone not knowing much about the sport, I did not think I would be interested, but looking back, I’m glad we did.

There’s 4 levels, starting on level 1 working your way up to level 4. There is a theater on the main level (level 1) playing a short 10 minute film on the history. It’s a quick film and it’s worth the watch. There’s interactive things along the way, scanning your badge, and you can create a memory book from your experience. On level 1, the track was pretty neat, feeling the different levels of degree some tracks have along the the feel of the track. There’s some more information about the hall of fame guys on the 2nd level but I thought the real fun was on level 3. This is where the interactive simulation was.

You get to be apart of the pit crew and race against others. This is where the simulator pass comes in handy (it’s unlimited with how many times you race) and we certainly went a few times. Make sure you get qualified so you know how to handle the car before you set up to go racing (the staff was super helpful and energetic to give you the best experience possible). Then your off! You get to see your place amongst your group and overall for the day. It was fun The last level was more history related things and a timeline of the sport.

A great experience! You could really spend a lot of time here reading all of the history and participating in the memory book building along the way. I recommend!
Written November 4, 2020
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Alex A
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
I visited Charlotte with the intentions to look around the city but due to the weather being a bit poor we took to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. I’ve been to Charlotte many times, unfortunately I never got the chance to visit the museum given the covid situation. However on this rainy Sunday I got the opportunity and I wasn’t disappointed. Now I must be honest I really don’t know much about NASCAR being British nd all. But what an experience it was, the place was very well set out, well staffed and had very modern tech to the point where you check in and make a personal profile for yourself so if you take part in any of the activities, your custom profile would come up when you swipe your ID card. Some great displays and hands on activities (well sanitised by staff before and after use) to get amongst. We spent about 2 hours in there and that was just the standard entry, other options like driving simulators were available but for an extra cost. I’d say once you’ve been a return wouldn’t add much value unless your a hardcore fan but if you haven’t been before I suggest taking a look.
Written October 26, 2020
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claudiosparky
Huntington Beach, CA27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
After visiting Asheville for 3 days, my wife and headed to Charlotte and visited the NASCAR Hall of Fame before we flew home to California. I'm still giddy over our experience. If you are a NASCAR fan, this museum needs to be put on your bucket list. So much history on display, and 18 Hall of Fame cars selected by Dale Jr. on Glory Road. We raced 3 times on simulators and wandered through 4 levels of displays and viewed a great film on the history of NASCAR. My wife even enjoyed it! Truly worth the price of admission for me, and if I make it back to Charlotte some day, I will definitely return. 5 Stars.
Written January 12, 2020
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Richard A
Newmarket, Canada13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Parking across the road ($2) Many people to assist with registration and guiding. Paid for the top package that included self guided tour (head phones and mobile device) was great to learn more about what i was interested in. Found the Movie was good, no crowds. Bes part were the interactive areas. Pit stop experience where my wife kicked my but- jack-tire change-fuel. loved the driving simulators super, went on over and over.
Written January 2, 2020
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t_niagara86
Welland, Canada165 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
We came here on a Friday, and quite easily spent 6 hours very enjoyably. First let me say that out of 7 people, only two of us are avid NASCAR fans. We also had two children in tow. We opted for the $50 package, and it was worth every penny for a full day of entertainment.

The staff were absolutely amazing, very friendly and interesting, and helped enormously with getting the most out of things like the simulators and the pit stop. Everything, and I mean everything, was wheelchair accessible. There was so much to look at, and so many interactive exhibits, that none of us got bored at any point. There were lots of places (including a huge theatre) where you could sit down and take a break, and watch a quick movie on things like the history of the sport.

Lunch was included in the package, which meant we didn’t need to spend more money or leave the museum… with two cars and seven people to wrangle, we were very grateful for this! I had a pop, a bag of chips, and a really excellent pulled pork sandwich that kept us full until dinner.

Also included in the ticket were very nicely done pictures, and $10 per ticket off the souvenir shop. We blew through that pretty quickly!!

The best part of the day was the iracing simulators, which we never had to wait more than 5 minutes to use. We spent probably 2-3 hours on these, which are set up to race on whichever track is next (in our case, we were able to race Martinsville). Every one of our group, from 9 years old to 40, had a blast with these things.

I will also mention how attentive the staff were. They were all so wonderful, and you can tell how much they enjoy being there. One of the managers was out walking around, and stopped to offer to take a photo of my husband and I.

If you’re in Charlotte, even if you aren’t a big NASCAR fan, don’t miss this place. $50 for a full day’s entertainment was totally worth it, and ended up being the cheapest day of our entire vacation (minus the many, many souvenirs my husband bought!). Thanks for a wonderful day!
Written October 29, 2022
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Greg Martin
Charlotte, NC28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
We took my in-laws to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and they LOVED it! It was our second time, but it was a blast watching my father-in-law (a life long "car guy") talk to the museum hosts and remember the good old days. If you go, fork over the money and drive in the simulator. It's worth it!!
Written January 20, 2020
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Suzan B
Los Alamitos, CA32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
So many interactive displays, that even a non-racing fan like me has a great time. Recommend taking the package that includes the driving simulation ($36), you’ll want to do it a few times to improve your score. I have a whole new appreciation for the drivers and crew after visiting the museum.
Written November 17, 2023
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LABDRB
1,365 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Business
The NASCAR Hall of Fame, cool place. Who knew? 🚘 The history of NASCAR started in 1947. Be sure to “drive” the race track, pretty realistic simulator (which does cost extra). Some neat important cars on display, along with uniforms and trophy’s. Danica Patrick holds multiple female driver records. There is a life-sized Lightning from Disney•Pixar's "Cars" just outside the entrance to the Hall of Honor. A general admission ticket costs $25.00 and is discounted for seniors over 65 and kids under 12.
Written April 9, 2022
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MIKE B
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
Took the family(5) just before New Yrs. 1st time to Charlotte which was Awesome as well. The kids loved all the cars and history at the museum and the journey of nascar from its beginnings. Ok not sure but I think I enjoyed it more then the kids.LOL. It was So Awesome. The simulators are so real and super fun.The staff were great, very informative and friendly. Kids had a blast. Thanks

Mike B and Family
Written January 13, 2020
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cjyap
Griswold, CT923 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
No one in my group considers themselves Nascar Fans, some enjoy watching racing from time to time, others never. The consensus was that you can't go to Charlotte and not visit this museum. Let me tell you, we all enjoyed it a lot and learned a lot. The museum is well organized and easy to follow. We really appreciated how the cars were displayed. Some were on a track, and as you wound around the track/museum, the track banks like a race track does and really lets you see what some of those curves are like. We just did the general admission tickets, passing up on bundling it with all the virtual rides you want for another $10, and a yearbook with your activities for even more. We designed a car, looked at all the exhibits and spent about 1 1/2 hours there. Well worth the time and money.
Written August 5, 2021
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