Attendance Information

 

  • Charlotte Motor Speedway is located near Interstate 85 at Exit 49 on US Highway 29.
  • Wednesday is Vendor Setup Day, and is not open to the public.
  • Gates open for Vendors at 7:00 AM each day Thursday through Saturday.
  • Thursday-Friday-Saturday Gates open to the public at 8:00 AM.
  • Vendor selling in Flea Market and Car Corral continues until sundown on Thursday-Friday-Saturday.
  • Flea Market sales may continue until sundown – the public is not required to leave when ticket sales stop.
  • Notice: As with any large Flea Market, Vendors may come and go as needed and many will not be available all day on Saturday.
  • Event Programs are available from the Hornets Nest Region AACA Official Tent, at the Entry Gates, or in the Registration Tents each morning Thursday-Friday-Saturday until about 10:00 AM.
  • AACA Southeastern Spring Nationals Meet Car Show is held during Charlotte AutoFair every Spring, and a Hornets Nest Region Auto Show is held in the Fall. Each event schedules Collector Cars that begin arriving at 7:00 AM; judging starts at 11:00 AM. Spring Awards will be made at the AACA Banquet held at the AACA Tent adjacent to the Show Field. Fall Awards will be made on the Region show field about 2:30 PM. Pre-registered, original or restored to original vehicles only, are allowed at each event. (The Fall Car Show may have an area for modified cars – contact the Hornets Nest Region Office to inquire.) Spring registrations are made through the National AACA Office in Hershey, PA (717-534-1910) and everyone showing a vehicle must be a member of National AACA. Fall registrations are made through the Hornets Nest Region office (704-841-1990) and participants are not required to be a member of National AACA. These car shows are on pavement.
  • AACA Youth Program takes place on Saturday. Young people of Scouting age are welcome to learn about cars and their parts.
  • In the spring, many other Car Shows are on display in the Start-Finish Line area, Pit Road area, and Concourse area – consult the Charlotte AutoFair Program for locations.
  • In the spring, Manufacturers Midway and the XFINITY and SPRINT CUP Garage Displays are open all three days.
  • Plan ahead and be prepared for the weather conditions!
  • Admission and Parking fees are collected by Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Food and beverages are available thru the Speedway on the grounds.
  • Approximately 60,000 attendance is expected over the event.

Please read the Event Regulations document

*All details are subject to change.