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Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord runs the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 30, 2027, and the Bank of America 400 on Sunday, Oct 17, 2027. Van tours, camping, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track share the property.
- Coca-Cola 600May 302027, 6 p.m.
- Bank of America 400Oct 172027
- Oval Length1.5 miper the track
- Speedway ChristmasNov 202026 to Jan 3, 2027
Charlotte Motor Speedway sits at 5555 Concord Parkway South in Concord, northeast of uptown Charlotte. It runs two NASCAR Cup Series races a year, and zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track share the property. Tickets: 800-455-FANS or the Tickets tab on each event page.
2027 Races at Charlotte
| Race | Date | Series |
|---|---|---|
| NC Education Lottery 200 | Friday, May 28, 2027 | Craftsman Truck |
| Charbroil 300 and Coca-Cola 600 qualifying | Saturday, May 29, 2027 | O’Reilly Auto Parts / Cup |
| Coca-Cola 600 | Sunday, May 30, 2027, 6 p.m. | Cup (Memorial Day weekend) |
| Bank of America 400 | Sunday, October 17, 2027 | Cup, on the 1.5-mile oval |
| NHRA 4-Wide Nationals (zMAX Dragway) | April 2-4, 2027 | NHRA drag racing |
The 2026 Coca-Cola 600 sold out for the fifth year in a row, the track said. If you want the 600, buy early, and buy only through the track’s Ticketmaster link. Ticket prices are not printed on the event pages, so we list none.
Speedway Tours
The track runs van tours from the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower; reserve at 704-455-3223. The Feel the Thrill tour lasts 45 minutes to an hour and visits the Cup garage, the Winner’s Circle, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track. The Infield Experience tour takes a 14-passenger van around the infield, with no time on the track itself. The gift shop is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Not confirmed: Tour prices and daily tour times are not printed on the tours page (it uses a Book Online button). Call 704-455-3223 before you go.
Camping
The speedway runs event camping and year-round camping (camping page). For example, the Turn 4 Campground on race weekend is dry camping on grass, open to RVs and tents, with quiet hours from midnight to 7 a.m.
zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track
Both are on the speedway property. The Dirt Track hosts the World of Outlaws World Finals from Wednesday, Nov 4, to Saturday, Nov 7, 2026. From Nov 20, 2026, to Jan 3, 2027, the property becomes Speedway Christmas, a 4-mile drive-through of lights open 6 to 10 p.m.
Recent Results
The 2026 Bank of America 400 ran on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026. Chase Briscoe beat Christopher Bell by .029 seconds, the track reported.
Nearby
The NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte is in uptown Charlotte, and the Mooresville museums are north of the speedway. More Charlotte games: Panthers, Hornets, Charlotte FC.
Checked Nov 3, 2026. Dates, prices, hours and rules on this page were read on charlottemotorspeedway.com on that date. They can change; check the official page before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Coca-Cola 600?
Sunday, May 30, 2027, at 6 p.m.
When is the fall 2027 Cup race at Charlotte?
The Bank of America 400, Sunday, Oct 17, 2027, on the 1.5-mile oval.
How do I buy tickets?
Use the Tickets tab on the track’s event page (Ticketmaster) or call 800-455-FANS.
Can I tour the speedway?
Yes. Reserve a van tour at 704-455-3223 or at the Tour Desk in Smith Tower. Prices are not posted online.
Sources
- Charlotte Motor Speedway home page (address, phone) (read Nov 3, 2026)
- Coca-Cola 600 event page (read Nov 3, 2026)
- Bank of America 400 event page (read Nov 3, 2026)
- Speedway Tours (read Nov 3, 2026)
- Events calendar (read Nov 3, 2026)
- Camping (read Nov 3, 2026)
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