Frequently Asked Questions

Charlotte AutoFair

Charlotte AutoFair is not open on Sunday in the Fall since all action is packed into Thursday – Friday – Saturday.

The Spring Charlotte AutoFair will remain a four-day event: Thursday thru Sunday in 2022.

1 – Where are the Charlotte AutoFair Official Tents & Information?  Hornets Nest Region Officials are located in the  Orange Field Registration Tent located between the Orange Field and Blue Field Flea Markets.  They are also in the Green Field Registration Tent on Thursday and maybe Friday morning.  There are no Vendors in the Green Field for 2021.

2 – How do I find a Vendor?  Use the Charlotte AutoFair Program – Vendors are listed by Company Name, Individuals name, Specialty they sell. There is a selling code list. There is a Manufacturers Midway list of displays.

3- Where is the Region AACA Meet?  The Region AACA Car Show is on temporary leave in September 2021 but will return next year in the Fall.  The AACA Nationals Car Show and Judges School will be held in April 2022.

4 – Where can I get vehicle title information?  Hornets Nest Region’s Dealer Office in the Media Center

5 – Who do I call for a medical emergency?  Dial 911

6 – How do I get a key for my rented portable toilet?  Go to Hornets Nest Region Official Tent in the Orange Field Flea Market for keys.

7 – Who has jumper cables, air compressor?  HNR Team Leaders can radio Dellinger Tow Truck.

8 – Where are the restrooms?  Where are the food vendors? See Program map.

9 – Where can I rent a scooter?  Scootaround Company in the Manufacturers Midway area behind the Media Center.

10 – Where can I buy ice?  Speedway Snack Building – see Program map for location.

11 – Where is an ATM?  Usual locations are: outside HNR Orange Field Registration Tent; outside HNR Green Field

Registration Tent; outside Papa John’s Pizza across from Media Center; Media Center; Sprint Cup Garage; on the

Speedway Concourse; Ticket Office Gift Shop in Smith Tower. (These locations are not always used at each event.)

12 – How late can Vendors come back into the Blue and Orange Field Flea Markets after going out for dinner?

Return with credentials by 11:00 PM.  Please understand night security may not be as familiar with the Event.

13 – How late can Vendors come in to set up?  Before dark with credentials.

14 – Can I drive in and out during the day?  No traffic should be moving 11AM to 4PM – if you must go out, get a

hand stamp for re-entry that day.  Vendors should not be driving during event hours between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

15 – How late can I stay or what time does the track close?  Once inside, you can stay as long as you want. The

event does not close, but ticket selling will stop in late afternoon.

16 – When can I come in to pick up parts?  Thursday thru Saturday, at 4:00 PM. Closed on Sunday.  Obtain stickers

at Gate 26 Underpass location or from Orange Field or Green Field Registration Tents. Parts pick up stickers are not

issued until 4:00 PM. Use Gate 26 Underpass only to enter for parts pick up.

17 – What are the dates for the next Charlotte AutoFair?  April 7-10, 2022.  See the Program.

18 – Where can I get information on future HNR events?  See the Program or Charlotte AutoFair website.

19 – Where are the Special Exhibits?  The Pavilion located in the Garage closest to the Scoring Tower.

20 – Where is the Green Field?  Are there more Vendors outside?  No – the Green Field Flea Market field and Red Field Flea Market field located outside Gates 25 & 26 are used only in April.

21 – Where is Lost and Found?  Security Office on I-600 behind Concord water tower.

22 – Where is the car auction?   Car auctions are no longer held  at Charlotte AutoFair.

23 – GPS address for the speedway?  5555 Concord Parkway South Concord, NC 28027

24 – Who do I call for vehicle damage police report?  Call 911 for Concord Police

Charlotte AutoFair – Produced by Hornets Nest Region, AACA since 1978

August 1, 2021