Visit the 66,000 square foot facility owned by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and shop JR Nation, a retail store with more than 500 items exclusive to Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his JR Motorsports brand. Tour the “Dale Jr. Fan Experience” room that chronicles the life and racing career of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
A can’t miss for any race fan, offering the latest and most exciting rental karts for Arrive-and-Drive opportunities. The 25 Adult Rental Karts (Ages 16+) are capable of speeds over 55 mph on a 0.7-mile, outdoor, 11-turn track. Open to the public 7 days a week, year-round, the Arrive-and-Drive rental kart program requires no reservations and is the simplest and most cost-effective way to experience the excitement of high-performance karting on a world-class racetrack.
Did You Know: The Trackhouse Motorplex sprint karting track is based on the famous and historic Kartdromo Parma circuit in Italy. The European circuit was first built in 1961 and over the decades grew to host five World Championships and four European Championships. Today, this facility in Mooresville hosts some of the largest professional touring karting series races in the country, making it the premier source for all things karting at every level of the sport.
Every year during race week in May, the track hosts The Little 600, a test of the skills of current and former NASCAR drivers who battle it out on the track in the rental fleet. The event is a fan favorite as a way to get close to the racing action and score a few photos and autographs from the drivers.
If you’re a race fan, check out the other ways to get your heart racing during your stay in Mooresville.
*Hours vary. Please check website for daily hours before planning a visit.
Experience an adrenaline rush at the nation’s largest indoor kart track. This 100,000 square foot facility features karts that sit only an inch off the track and are capable of speeds up to 40 mph. PIT also offers black-light mini-golf, laser tag arena, cannonball airblaster, huge arcade, climbing wall, baseball batting cages and billiards. Come experience the BRAND NEW Karts!!!
Owned by the Leazer family for over 50 yrs. 1/8 mile track using Newly Updated Accutime Timing System. IHRA (International Hot Rod Ass.) Sanctioned Track, Member of the Pro Am Division 9 Raiders. Great pit parking concession stand & Funnel Cake Stand. Sunoco Blue & Purple Racing Fuels available on site.
Penske Racing’s state-of-the-art facility houses their NASCAR teams as well as the Indy Car and ALMS teams. Fans can view the NASCAR race shop through the viewing windows and then move upstairs to the 330-foot fan walk to view the race shop including the NASCAR truck bay, set up plates and work stations as employees prepare the race cars. Fans may even catch a view of their favorite driver as he walks through the shop.
PIT Instruction and Training offers individuals and groups the chance to get up close and personal with the fastest 13 seconds in sports! In addition to memorabilia and race cars, you will see today’s racing professionals in action and the over-the-wall stars of tomorrow practice their skills.
NASCAR Tech is the country’s first technical training school to blend both a complete automotive and complete Motorsports technology program together and carry the NASCAR name. In addition, they launched a state of the industry welding program in 2022.
Walk among the legends at The NC Auto Racing Walk of Fame! Sidewalk markers honor many of racing’s legends and greats, including Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, and more.
The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame features over 35 race cars dedicated to all types of auto racing. Relive racing’s greatest moments in the Goodyear Mini-Theater or simply stroll by the many showcases and displays.
Business Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Wed & Sun: CLOSED
Group Tours by Reservation
OPEN THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
This auto museum features the largest private collection of retired NASCAR and vintage race cars on display in existence. View many one of a kind items, including a large collection of antique toys, pedal cars, bicycles, gas pumps, movie cars, tractors and vintage motorcycles, plus the largest known collection of racing Go-Karts in the world.
