North Carolina Racing Directory
All Tracks
Every race track in North Carolina, all in one place.
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Asphalt Ovals
Oval bullrings, historic speedways, and everything in between — browse every listed track below.
Ace Speedway
Altamahaw/Elon, NC
Asphalt Oval
Quarter-mile asphalt oval nestled in Alamance County with a loyal weekly racing crowd.
Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston-Salem, NC
Asphalt Oval
Iconic stadium short track — the oldest weekly racing venue in NASCAR history.
Caraway Speedway
Sophia/Asheboro, NC
Asphalt Oval
Half-mile asphalt oval in the Piedmont, known for competitive late model racing.
Carteret County Speedway
Swansboro, NC
Asphalt Oval
Coastal 4/10-mile oval delivering tight, door-to-door racing near the Crystal Coast.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord, NC
Asphalt Oval
1.5-mile superspeedway and home of NASCAR’s longest race. One of the most iconic tracks in motorsports.
Hickory Motor Speedway
Newton, NC
Asphalt Oval
0.363-mile asphalt oval known as the birthplace of NASCAR stars. One of the most storied short tracks in the South.
Orange County Speedway
Rougemont, NC
Asphalt Oval
0.375-mile asphalt oval in the Piedmont region with strong weekly racing.
Rockingham Speedway
Rockingham, NC
Asphalt Oval
The Rock — a legendary 1.017-mile oval with a storied NASCAR history now hosting diverse events.
Southern National Motorsports Park
Lucama, NC
Asphalt Oval
0.4-mile asphalt oval in eastern NC known for competitive late model racing.
Tri-County Speedway
Granite Falls, NC
Asphalt Oval
0.4-mile asphalt oval in the NC foothills serving the Catawba Valley racing community.
Wake County Speedway
Raleigh, NC
Asphalt Oval
0.25-mile asphalt oval operated by the Wake County Speedway club in the state capital.
North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro, NC
Asphalt Oval
Historic 0.625-mile oval that hosted NASCAR from 1949 to 1996. Recently restored and hosting events again.
DIRt Ovals
Active dirt oval tracks across North Carolina, from local short tracks to major racing venues.
CAROLINA SPEEDWAY
GASTONIA, NC
DIRT Oval
A 4/10-mile dirt oval known as “The Action Track,” featuring Late Models, Modifieds, stock car and other regional dirt divisions.
COUNTY LINE RACEWAY
ELM CITY, NC
DIRT Oval
A 3/8-mile clay oval hosting weekly and special-event dirt racing, including Late Models, four-cylinders and other local divisions.
DIXIELAND SPEEDWAY
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
DIRT Oval
An established dirt oval featuring Limited Late Models, Sportsman, Super Street, four-cylinder classes and regular Friday-night racing.
EAST LINCOLN MOTOR SPEEDWAY
STANLEY, NC
DIRT Oval
A longstanding dirt oval in the Charlotte-area racing community, hosting local stock-care and regional dirt racing events.
friendship motor speedway
elkin, nc
DIRT Oval
A 4/10-mile dirt track offering semi-weekly racing and special events featuring Late Models, Modifieds and other regional divisions.
HALIFAX COUNTY MOTOR SPEEDWAY
LITTLETON, NC
DIRT Oval
A 3/10-mile clay oval in eastern North Carolina hosting Late Models and other regional dirt-track divisions and touring events.
harris speedway
rutherfordton, nc
DIRT Oval
A 3/8-mile dirt oval that has hosted stock-car racing since 1955, with weekly divisions ranging from Thunder Bombers to four-cylinders.
HORSEPOWER PARK
MORGANTON, NC
DIRT Oval
A motorsports complex featuring a fast 1/2-mile dirt oval used for stock cars, sprint cars and other dirt-track racing events.
THE DIRT TRACK AT CHARLOTTE
CONCORD, NC
DIRT Oval
A high-profile 0.386-mile red-clay oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, home to major events including the World of Outlaws World Finals.
TRI-COUNTY RACETRACK
BRASSTOWN, nc
DIRT Oval
A high-banked clay oval hosting Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks and other regional dirt divisions. It returned under new promotion in 2026.
311 SPEEDWAY
Pine HALL, NC
DIRT Oval
A historic dirt oval currently being prepared for a 2026 return, with an open practice announced for September 19th.
DRAG STRIPS
Active drag strips across North Carolina, from grassroots 1/8-mile tracks to nationally recognized racing facilities.
710 DRAGWAY
ROwLAND, NC
DRAG STRIP
A grassroots 1/8-mile drag strip in southeastern North Carolina hosting no-prep, grudge, motorcycle and special-event drag racing.
COASTAL PLAINS DRAGWAY
JACKSONVILLE, nc
DRAG STRIP
A longstanding Jacksonville drag strip at Coastal Plains Park featuring IHRA bracket racing, test-and-tune nights, street-legal drags and special events throughout the season.
DARANA MOTORSPORTS PARK
BENSON, NC
DRAG STRIP
Formerly GALOT Motorsports Park, this modern 1/8-mile facility hosts major regional and national drag-racing events, including PDRA competition and other high-level series.
FARMINGTON DRAGWAY
MOCKSVILLE, nc
DRAG STRIP
A historic North Carolina drag strip offering bracket racing, test-and-tune sessions, specialty races and major regional drag-racing events.
HARRELLS RACEWAY
HARRELLS, NC
DRAG STRIP
A family-operated 1/8-mile drag strip known for no-prep racing, grudge racing, cash days, test-and-tune sessions and track rentals.
KINSTON DRAG STRIP / KDS MOTORSPORTS
KINSTON, nc
DRAG STRIP
A historic eastern North Carolina drag strip offering IHRA-style bracket racing and special events, with a racing history dating back decades.
MOORESVILLE DRAGWAY
MOORESVILLE, NC
DRAG STRIP
A historic 1/8-mile drag strip in “Race City USA” featuring bracket racing, test-and-tune and special events. Plans progress for a new facility in 2027.
NORTHEAST DRAGWAY
HERTFORD, nc
DRAG STRIP
A 1/8-mile drag strip featuring bracket racing, test-and-tune, motorcycles, grudge racing and specialty events in northeastern North Carolina.
outer banks speedway
creswell, NC
DRAG STRIP
A paved drag strip in northeastern North Carolina hosting grudge racing, bracket racing and special events for cars and motorcycles. Its official 2026 schedule currently includes races from August through November.
PIEDMONT DRAGWAY
JULIAN, nc
DRAG STRIP
One of North Carolina’s best-known drag strips and home of the Big Dog Shootout, featuring Pro Mods, bracket racing, grudge racing and major special events. The facility has been undergoing remodeling but is hosting 2026 racing activity.
ROCKINGHAM DRAGWAY
ROCKINGHAM, NC
DRAG STRIP
A historic major drag-racing facility hosting everything from bracket and grudge racing to national-level motorcycle and specialty drag events. Its official schedule shows continued 2026 racing activity.
ROXBORO MOTORSPORTS PARK
TIMBERLAKE, nc
DRAG STRIP
A 1/8-mile drag strip offering bracket racing, test-and-tune, grudge racing, motorcycles and special events in north-central North Carolina.
SHADYSIDE DRAGWAY
SHELBY, NC
DRAG STRIP
A well-known 1/8-mile western North Carolina drag strip hosting nostalgia gassers, grudge racing, test-and-tune and major regional events. It has hosted multiple confirmed 2026 races, including Southeast Gassers competition.
wayne county dragstrip/hook city
pikeville, nc
DRAG STRIP
A historic 1/8-mile strip that reopened for racing in 2026 after sitting closed for more than two years, now hosting no-prep, bracket, test-and-tune and special events.
WILKESBORO MOTORSPORTS PARK
WILKESBORO, NC
DRAG STRIP
Formerly Wilkesboro Dragway, the historic facility reopened in 2026 under new management as Wilkesboro Motorsports Park and now has an active schedule of test-and-tune and racing events.
Zmax dragway
concord, nc
DRAG STRIP
A state-of-the-art four-lane drag strip at Charlotte Motor Speedway and one of the premier NHRA facilities in the country, hosting the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and other major drag-racing events. It hosted the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals April 24–26, 2026
SPECIALTY FACILITIES
Road Courses · Kart & Micro Tracks
TEN TENTHS MOTOR CLUB
CONCORD, NC
ROAD COURSE
A 1.7-mile purpose-built road course developed by Speedway Motorsports and Hendrick Performance for performance driving, racing events and automotive experiences.
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH (NCCAR)
GARYSBURG, nc
ROAD COURSE & TESTING FACILITY
A professional road-course facility used for racing, track events, automotive testing, vehicle development and driver training. SCCA continues to use NCCAR for motorsports events.
ALBEMARLE SPEEDWAY
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
DIRT KART OVAL
A dedicated dirt kart-racing facility operated by Albemarle Kart Club.
BEAR CREEK RACEWAY PARK
DOBSON, nc
DIRT KART/LAWN MOWER/SPECIALTY OVAL
A specialty dirt facility in Dobson hosting kart racing, lawn mower racing and other grassroots oval-track competition.
COLERIDGE SPEEDWAY
RAMSEUR, NC
DIRT KART OVAL
A competitive dirt kart track hosting local and regional kart racing, including the 2026 Stateline/Coleridge Championship Series.
LIBERTY RACEWAY PARK
STALEY, nc
DIRT KART OVAL
A 0.2-mile dirt kart track and one of the region’s longstanding kart-racing facilities.
MARGARETTSVILLE SPEEDWAY
MARGARETTSVILLE, NC
DIRT KART OVAL
A banked dirt kart track hosting competitive regional events and series such as the Mach3 Pro Kart Racing Series.
MILLBRIDGE SPEEDWAY
SALISBURY, nc
DIRT MICRO/KART OVAL
A nationally known dirt facility featuring 600cc Micro Sprints, Restricted Micros, Box Stocks, Cadets and other kart and small-car divisions.
THE OLD STATE LINE SPEEDWAY
LAWSONVILLE, NC
DIRT KART OVAL
A family-oriented dirt kart track hosting championship kart racing and regional WKA competition.
WOODLEAF RACEWAY PARK
WOODLEAF, nc
DIRT KART OVAL
An active dirt kart facility hosting local series and World Karting Association events.
TRI-COUNTY KARTWAY
KENLY, NC
DIRT KART OVAL
A competitive eastern North Carolina kart track hosting major dirt-kart events and regional racing.
closed facilities
These former North Carolina race tracks represent decades of racing history, from early NASCAR speedways to beloved local dirt tracks and drag strips that have since closed.
FAYETTEVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
DIRT OVAL
A longtime southeastern NC dirt track that closed after the 2025 season when the property was sold for redevelopment.
FAYETTEVILLE DRAG STRIP/MOTORSPORTS PARK
FAYETTEVILLE, nc
DRAG STRIP
The companion drag strip at Fayetteville Motorsports Park also ended operations following the 2025 season.
ROCKFISH SPEEDWAY
RAEFORD, NC
DIRT OVAL
A small clay oval near Raeford that suspended operations in October 2025.
NEW BERN MOTORSPORTS PARK
BRIDGETON/NEW BERN, nc
DRAG STRIP
A former 1/8-mile drag strip that closed around 2015 and has since become an abandoned racing facility.
OCCONEECHEE SPEEDWAY
HILLSBOROUGH, NC
DIRT OVAL
One of NASCAR’s earliest tracks, this historic one-mile dirt speedway closed in 1968 and is now preserved as a public trail.
METROLINA SPEEDWAY
CHARLOTTE, nc
DIRT/PAVED OVAL
A historic half-mile Charlotte-area speedway that hosted generations of local racers before shutting down around 2000.
RALEIGH SPEEDWAY
RALEIGH, NC
ASPHALT OVAL
A one-mile paved superspeedway that operated from 1952-1958 and hosted NASCAR Grand National and Convertible races.
ASHEVILLE-WEAVERVILLE SPEEDWAY
WEAVERVILLE, nc
DIRT/ASPHALT OVAL
A historic NASCAR short track that began as dirt, was later paved, and eventually closed after decades of racing.
NEW ASHEVILLE SPEEDWAY
ASHEVILLE, NC
ASPHALT OVAL
A former 1/3-mile Asheville oval whose property was sold in 1998 and later became part of Carrier Park.
CHAMPION SPEEDWAY
FAYETTEVILLE, nc
ASPHALT OVAL
A 1/3-mile paved oval that operated in Fayetteville during the 1950s and is now permanently closed.
HUDSON DRAG STRIP
HUDSON, NC
DRAG STRIP
A former weStern North Carolina drag strip that closed in the mid-1990s and remained abandoned afterward.
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