Hornets Nest Productions

Car Corral Information

  • Credentials issued by the Hornets Nest Region, AACA are required for admission at all times – this includes a sticker affixed to the vehicle windshield and a personal Vendor Pass.
  • Car Corral Spaces are 10’ wide and 18′ deep — enough space for one car.
  • Car Corral is located on the Back Stretch of the main Track at Charlotte AutoFair in the Spring, and on the paved road just outside of the Green Field at the Hornets Nest Auto Fest in the Fall.
  • Vehicles for sale in the Car Corral must be able to run, drive, and stop.
  • Non-Drivable Vehicles can only be sold in the Flea Market.
  • Certain other vehicles, such as Limos, Motor Homes, Rollbacks, Dual Rear Wheel Trucks (“duallies”), Boats or other marine equipment, or aircraft, cannot be sold in the Car Corral. Vehicles cannot be longer than 19 feet – see the Event Regulations for further details.
  • Obtain your spaces in advance, at least three weeks before the event by phoning 704-841-1990, Mon-Fri, 9a-3p.
  • Purchase spaces on the field from the Hornets Nest Region AACA by proceeding to the AACA Official Registration Tent – use “Entrance P” from Morehead Road or “Entrance A” from US Highway 29 North.
  • Car Corral Vehicles may be driven into place on Wednesday which is Vendor set up day with no public admission.
  • Car Corral vehicles can be delivered by Car Hauler or trailer all day on Wednesday or Thursday and cannot be picked up again by Car Hauler or trailer until after 2:00PM on Saturday. Vehicles which are sold and must be hauled must be driven outside the Infield to be picked up on Friday or Saturday. There is a fee for the Car Hauler pass.
  • Gate 25 opens for Car Corral Set-Up to begin at 8:00 AM on Wednesday and 7:00 AM Thursday thru Saturday.
  • Gates open to the public Thursday-Friday-Saturday at 8:00 AM.
  • Selling continues until sunset on Thursday-Friday-Saturday.
  • Public is NOT required to leave the event at 5:00 PM – selling continues until sundown.
  • Car Corral Vendors must vacate the Speedway Infield by sundown on Sunday.
  • Admission and Parking fees are collected by the Speedway.
  • Food and Beverage is available on the grounds – Vendors cannot sell Food and Beverages.
  • Approximately 100,000 attendance is expected in Spring and Fall.