NASCAR Hall of Fame

We took our 8 year old son here and it exceeded everyone’s expectations! We really know nothing about NASCAR, our son just likes race cars in general. My husband and I and our son each had a really fun time and we’re really amazed at what we learned and what we saw here.
If you follow the directions on the website for parking it is super easy to find. Every employee at the Museum is friendly and kind. Every inch of the museum is clean and orderly.
What is such a pleasant surprise are all the interactive exhibits – including a racecar simulator, revving an actual racing engine, to pretending to be on a pit crew by jacking up a car, filling it with gas, and taking off a wheel and putting one on using the high powered wrench thing. There are four floors full of information and history and paraphernalia and vehicles, there is enough to satisfy everyone. The visual exhibits are phenomenal as are the videos and information about the sport.
The information is so extensive, reaching the precise details and science behind the sport. If you’re not that interested in those details just to skim all of the exhibits is very interesting and fun. It is a gorgeous facility inside and out and they really create a positive fun experience. Well worth the money. BTW we received a AAA discount off the price of the tickets and received one race simulator per AAA card.

My friend and I went there today. We loved it. We know nothing about nascar but it was still an awesome experience. The little older gentleman that welcomed us in was so cute and friendly. I recommend getting the picture package. It’s like 4 or 5 pictures for $ 30.

First time at NASCAR Hall of Fame and loved it! We enjoyed the simulators and interactive learning about the cars.

Parking was a breeze.
I went with two elementary aged boys and we spent 2 ½ hours there. If you are with grown-​ups, you could easily spend more time there.

Me and my family took a trip to North Carolina back in 2013 to visit my sister but during our walk downtown, we went to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a few hours.
What an amazing place to visit if you love NASCAR.
I have been a fan of NASCAR for years now, but sadly Jeff Gordon retired so I have to find a new favorite driver now. After paying and getting into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, right in the beginning they have a video portion (like 20 or 30 mins) to teach you the history about NASCAR and how it grew to today, then after that its all on your own and wander around.
Sadly, food here kinda ‘eh’. Its expensive and not many options. So if you didn’t eat lunch, you might as well wait and eat somewhere downtown.
They have a few attractions like going into a replicate pit stop, race against another team to change tires as fast as you can. And they have also have a iRacing Simulator.
As stated above, one really cool thing about this museum is that there is a ‘iRacing’ Simulator. You can go inside a stock car, take control of simulator, and race against other people that are also in the other near by simulators. They project the gameplay on a huge screen so your family members or other people can see who’s in first place, a crash, or even just for enjoyment.
Only flaw is that people will crash into you if you are first, so you basically have to out maneuver opponent’s. Or else you will crash, get in last place and get mad at the jerk who crashed into me. Kinda like what I did.

So fun. A great date spot. My boyfriend isn’t even from the South and he loved it.

I came here with my family and spent the afternoon walking the HOF and interacting with all of the displays. As a NASCAR fan, who married into a NASCAR loving family, this was a special treat. My father in law has raced cars his whole life, and having never been to this before, was so excited to come for the first time with his grandchildren. The interactive races were a fan favorite (I beat my father in law on lap time, if anyone is counting). The primary interactive race is free if you have an AAA card (which I do). Historically, this is a very cool visit for all of us, and a trip that is recommended for any fan of NASCAR, both big and small.

This place was pretty AMAZING, and you could definitely spend hours here! Also in the winter you can ice skate right out front-​sounds like a pretty good day plan to me!
Anyways-​I enjoyed seeing tons of different cars, of course! It’s so interactive here, too-​you can play games where you race someone to change tires and pump gas, you can hang out in a car and enjoy the simulator, watch some videos clips, and just-​learn about the history and read about the various stories pertaining to Nascar!
I loved seeing all of the different exhibits here. The gift shop is pretty sweet as well!

I’m totally not a NASCAR fan. I’ve never seen the point in watching cars drive around in circles, only making left turns. But this museum really shines, explaining the history of racing, stock cars, and moonshine!
This museum is huge. At $ 20/​person, with no student discounts, this is one of the most expensive museums I’ve ever been in either.
Your tour starts off with a brief movie showing the history of racing and moonshining in the Carolinas. It all started off with running bootleg liquor from the Revenuers during prohibition.
You get a ID card that has an RFID chip in it, to track you as you view the various exhibits. I really learned a lot about how much science and physics goes into the design and production of these cars. It’s not a static design either, they’re constantly tweaking and adjusting it based upon race conditions, or driving style. The museum is very well done, paying homage to the great past drivers. Their cars are on display, showing the various sanctioned raceways in the world, and how much bank the track has.
They do offer a little display on moonshining in the back, back corner of the museum. If you ask me, this should be front and center. They have an old pot still with a large setup. They’re claiming that it’s historical, owned by one of the original NASCAR drivers, but it looked like it’d hardly seen a day of shining in its life. They certainly didn’t have any moonshine samples, which was a bummer.
You can race a virtual car, and there’s plenty of photo opportunities, as they take shots of you as you marvel at the displays. At the end, they prepare your photos into a little album that they sell for high prices.
The gift shop has lots of advertiser stamped paraphernalia, including t-​shirts, hats, key chains, and personalized «Bort» license plates.
This was a fun way to spend the afternoon, and if you have some extra time in the downtown area, this is certainly worth checking out.
No, they don’t validate parking, so expect to spend another $ 6 – 8 on parking for the time it takes to view the museum.

Perfect place to bring your favorite NASCAR friends. You will learn all about the most famous cars and riders and take pics with the cars.
Something that was pretty cool? They have the real grade/​slope of the corners of the tracks that you can climb up/​take a pic with/​drink and walk :)
The best part of the place? Can any of my competitive peeps guess? Yes!!! It is the simulator! You get to to pick your car and focus enough to beat all the other pucks!
The best advice I can give is to watch a round to see how the simulator cars are. Then, get in the car, don’t overcompensate, and work your way to glory! This place is by far one of the best I have seen in a while!

This review is coming from a person who hardly knows a thing about NASCAR, but still had a fun time exploring the museum! There’s so many interactive zones & exhibits to see.
My husband used to work for a professional race team, so we knew that checking out this museum while in Charlotte was a must see. He really enjoyed seeing and reading about the history of NASCAR.
The staff at the front was friendly & informative. One of the workers upstairs was a little annoying/​rude, but other than that we had a great time!
I recommend for non-​fans & fans!

For everyone, not just NASCAR fans! Touch, play, race and compete with your friends. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is interactive and fun for all ages. It will leave you with an appreciation of NASCAR and a thirst for moonshine (follow up a visit to the Hall of Fame with a visit to 10 Park Lanes moonshine bar).
Learn about the inside drama and feuds, hear the story about the racing monkey, and drive your own NASCAR. Even little ones can get in on the fun in the kids zone.
Stay for lunch or just relax in one of the rocking chairs. *Insiders note — take the full day Racing Insiders Tour which includes race shops!

If you are a NASCAR fan this is a do not miss bucket list item. Cars from the beginning to today’s sleek models. Be sure to race your friends In the simulation cars. For this old man it was a dream come true.

Our trip to Bristol had us spending the day in Charlotte as we could not get closer. Why not enjoy a day in Charlotte?
I am not the diehard NASCAR fan some are. I like racing, but am not a nuts and bolts guy. This hall of fame, however, does an excellent job of presenting its sport. One cannot help but enjoy his journey through the hall. There’s lots of hands-​on activities, plenty of history lessons, and a plethora of videos for the visitors to enjoy.
Perhaps because all fans were three hours away, but we had a nice leisurely day with no crowds. It was a perfect way to tour.
Unlike many museums, we were encouraged to take photographs, which was very nice.
The place is clean and sparkly. A good time!

I am not a NASCAR fan, but decided to stop by since I was in the area for work and was pleasantly surprised with the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The 12-​minute movie at the beginning kept my attention and was informative to even those not that familiar with NASCAR. It was exciting to see some of the famous cars that the NASCAR greats have driven and the activities they had looked like fun for all ages.

I am not even really a NASCAR fan, but I was here for a work event and was really surprised how cool the place was. It is full of racecars and they had lots of interactive exhibits. So even if you are not a big fan I don’t think you can go here and be bored. The place is massive (three floors) so you can get out of the summer heat for a while and walk on through.

Wow. All I can say! There is so much rich history under one roof! To start, the architecture of the building is amazing.
They have different packages for all different types of race fans. Don’t forget to tell them your an AAA member! You’ll get a discount and even a free race on the NASCAR iracing simulator!
I’d say plan at least 2 hours for this place. There is SO much!
My wife wasn’t really a big NASCAR fan, but she loved it! She especially liked how you could see the banking of the different tracks, and the interactive pit crew tools.
My personal favorite was the iracing simulator, as you actually got to chose your favorite driver and sit in there car and race other fans.
I also really enjoyed seeing a lot of Dale Sr.‘s memorabilia! Brought back a ton of memories.
Plan on going on a weekend when NASCAR isn’t racing at Charlotte, if not it’ll be a zoo!

I loved it. So so fun. I learned a lot. The simulation driving was hilarious as I crashed several times. The staff was nice and helpful.
There was so many cool facts, artifacts, cars and videos. I don’t know what I expected but it was worth every cent. There was a section for little people — kids –for those traveling with their kids/​grandkids.
I will visit again if in the area.

Now here is a museum worthy of all ages and interest levels. I am a race fan but I tried to look at this place from a non biased point of view. So, if you don’t like racing or science then this isn’t your kind of place.
HOWEVER! If you’re a normal average adult that tunes into discovery channel documentaries on random occasions and/​or have kids at home then you need to come here.
Yea, the focus is obviously on the sport of NASCAR and its historic roots. But you will be amazed at how well put together this place is and if you think you’ll be at a redneck convention you couldn’t be more wrong. This facility is top notch, with architecture rivaling that of many modern museums. There are cars that will hark you back to fond memories in the rumble seat, and modern day models alike.
There are countless science exhibits and nearly everything here is interactive. I saw people of all ages doing all kinds of activities today and they were all fun. From a driving simulator, building your own virtual car and getting to test your setup, to learning how the cars are built and inspected.
You simply cannot go wrong. $ 20 gets you in, and a little more gets you unlimited sim rides and a lunch.
Worth it. Wear good shoes.

I was here this past Wednesday and it was a good time. The staff are very friendly and the place is laid out in a very user friendly manner. However, it won’t take you more than 2 hours to see everything.
The one that you must do is the interactive racing. It is a lot of fun and gives you a good feel for the NASCAR experience.
Parking is right next to the Hall in downtown Charlotte. You will have a good time and it’s kid friendly.

Die Nascar Hall of Fame ist ein Muß für jeden Rennfan !!! Am besten 3 Stunden hierfür einplanen. Das Personal ist unglaublich freundlich und man merkt es ihm an das es ihnen Spaß macht hier zu arbeiten. Fragen stellen erwünscht !!