SPEEDWAY GEARED UP FOR BIG 2026
Event season kicks off April 9-11 with AutoFair, Heritage Invitational
The Heritage Invitational at Ten Tenths Motor Club will be the same weekend as Autofair, April 9-11, and will feature a host of legendary racing names.
Car lovers will be thrilled for one of the first events at charlotte Motor speedway this year — Autofair — from April 9-11.
CONCORD — The engines are fired up and the track is ready — Charlotte Motor Speedway's event season is almost underway! Fans can gear up for a thrilling lineup of racing, automotive experiences and fan-focused events set to bring the excitement of America's Home for Racing to life.
APRIL 9-11
AutoFair
Kicking off the spring season, AutoFair returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway with a refreshed look and something for every car lover. From classics, customs and hot rods to modern-day muscle cars and supercars, AutoFair celebrates the past, present and future of automotive culture — all in one unforgettable weekend. Want to show off your ride? Car registration is now open — be part of the show!
APRIL 9-11
Heritage Invitational at Ten Tenths Motor Club
Back for its fourth year, the Heritage Invitational at the new Ten Tenths Motor Club delivers more than just an event — it's a true automotive community. With clubhouse-style hospitality, thrilling pro-am competition on track, a star-studded concours featuring some of the world's most iconic automobiles, and curated social experiences throughout the weekend, the Heritage Invitational brings together collectors, enthusiasts and dreamers for an elevated, immersive celebration of automotive culture. Learn more and explore event details at HeritageInvitational.com.
This year's Celebrity Pro-Am field reads like a motorsports hall of fame ballot:
Joey Logano— Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Daytona 500 winner, 37 premier series victories
Kurt Busch— 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Daytona 500 winner, 34 Cup Series victories
Mark Martin — 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, 40-time Cup Series winner, five-time runner-up in the championship
Ken Schrader — Fourtime NASCAR Cup Series race winner, career spanned decades across NASCAR, dirt and open-wheel racing
Bobby Labonte — 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion, 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, 21-time Cup Series race winner, 1991 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion
Boris Said — 2002 SCCA Trans-Am champion, veteran sports car and NASCAR road course specialist with 55 NASCAR Cup Series starts over a 20-year career
Tomy Drissi — Multitime Trans-Am race winner, international sports car competitor
Tommy Kendall — Fourtime Trans-Am champion, three-time IMSA GT/GTO champion
Max Papis —2002 Rolex 24 overall winner, 2004 Grand-Am Rolex Series champion and former IndyCar and NASCAR competitor
Scott Pruett — Multiple-time overall winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, fivetime Grand-Am Rolex Series champion
Together, the group represents championships, Daytona 500 victories, endurance racing crowns, and decades of combined racing excellence.
APRIL 24-26
American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Feel the thunder as the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals storm back into zMAX Dragway for one of the loudest, fastest and most intense weekends of the spring. The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals put fans closer to the action than ever — where every ticket is a pit pass, 44,000 horsepower shakes the ground and the raw power of NHRA racing delivers a truly unmatched, up-close fan experience from start to finish. It's the only four-wide race of the NHRA season, and it's a can't-miss weekend for fans.
MAY 22-24
Coca-Cola 600 Weekend
Memorial Day weekend belongs to racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Coca-Cola 600 Weekend delivers from start to finish. Three days of NASCAR action build toward Sunday's 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600, with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series on Friday and the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday setting the stage. From the pageantry and military appreciation to the nonstop energy, live entertainment and 600 miles under the lights, it's a Memorial Day tradition that feels as big as the moment itself.
JUNE & JULY
Summer Shootout
Summer nights shine brighter at Charlotte Motor Speedway with eight weeks of grassroots Summer Shootout racing and family fun. From future racing stars battling under the lights to fireworks, school bus slobberknockers, games and interactive entertainment, Summer Shootout is all about the fan experience — creating affordable, can't-miss memories for families and fans of all ages.
THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Cars & Coffee Presented by HendrickCars.com
Before the engines roar on race weekends, fans can fuel their passion year-round at Charlotte Motor Speedway's Cars & Coffee presented by HendrickCars.com. Held from 8–11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month in the Fan Zone, this car meet-up brings together car owners and enthusiasts to showcase their prized classics, customs and hot rods in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. With free spectator admission and no registration required, the event offers a perfect opportunity for fans to connect with the local automotive community and celebrate car culture at America's Home for Racing.
Mark your calendars, grab your tickets and get ready for a full slate of spring and summer excitement — only at Charlotte Motor Speedway, America's Home for Racing.
For tickets
Fans can purchase tickets online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Experience every lap, every pass and all 2,000 miles of NASCAR excitement with season tickets covering six unforgettable races.
