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Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts two 2027 NASCAR tripleheaders: the Coca-Cola 600 weekend May 28-30 and the Bank of… Read more

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Reviewed 9.14.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Current policy permits a soft-sided cooler up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches and a bag or backpack up to 18 by 18 by 14 inches. Hard coolers, glass, and umbrellas are prohibited; premium levels and non-NASCAR events may be stricter.
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Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Use the current event's general-admission parking map and match the lot to the ticket section. Reserved and hospitality passes should be routed by the entrance printed on the pass.
Arrive
The Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 30, 2027, but daily parking and gate times remain event-specific. Arrive early for the large campus, Fan Zone, screening, and section-side walk.
Exact location
5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The current facility and parking maps separate free daily areas, reserved lots, camping, zMAX Dragway, and the Dirt Track. Use the exact 2027 event map once published rather than the main address alone.
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Venue typeSpeedway
CapacityNot publishedspectator capacity varies by race, grandstand inventory, general admission, camping, and temporary hospitality configuration
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5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027

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Current policy permits a soft-sided cooler up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches and a bag or backpack up to 18 by 18 by 14 inches. Hard coolers, glass, and umbrellas are prohibited; premium levels and non-NASCAR events may be stricter.

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Destination: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027. The Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 30, 2027, but daily parking and gate times remain event-specific. Arrive early for the large campus, Fan Zone, screening, and section-side walk. The current facility and parking maps separate free daily areas, reserved lots, camping, zMAX Dragway, and the Dirt Track. Use the exact 2027 event map once published rather than the main address alone. Use the current event's general-admission parking map and match the lot to the ticket section. Reserved and hospitality passes should be routed by the entrance printed on the pass.

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The current facility and parking maps separate free daily areas, reserved lots, camping, zMAX Dragway, and the Dirt Track. Use the exact 2027 event map once published rather than the main address alone. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
A Charlotte race day when the exact track, ticket, parking product, grandstand gate, bag, cooler, and return-to-car plan are matched before entering Concord traffic
Watch out for
Coolers are permitted for standard grandstand entry but prohibited in VIP Suites and the 300, 500, and 600 levels. Track-rental events also prohibit coolers, so the credential matters.
Good arrival window
The Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 30, 2027, but daily parking and gate times remain event-specific. Arrive early for the large campus, Fan Zone, screening, and section-side walk.
Main transit note
The current facility and parking maps separate free daily areas, reserved lots, camping, zMAX Dragway, and the Dirt Track. Use the exact 2027 event map once published rather than the main address alone.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Multi-venue campus with free daily and credentialed lots

What to do
Use the current event's general-admission parking map and match the lot to the ticket section. Reserved and hospitality passes should be routed by the entrance printed on the pass.
Best option
Free daily parking is the budget default. A track-issued reserved product is useful only when its gate and 2027 event-day validity are confirmed.
Avoid
Do not pay an unaffiliated roadside lot without understanding the walk, and do not follow zMAX or Dirt Track routing for an oval ticket.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Choose the correct track first

Charlotte is a complex of distinct racing venues and lots; the event map and credential provide a better route than the campus address.

02

Mixed

Coolers vary by ticket level

The oval map separates East and West grandstands, Smith Tower, club levels, and infield access. Premium levels can apply different cooler and entry rules.

03

Positive

2027 has two NASCAR weekends

The Fan Zone is outside Turn 1 near the main entrance. Coca-Cola 600 pre-race activities begin well before the 6 p.m. race, so arrival is part of the experience.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Standard grandstand policy permits an approved soft cooler.
  • ✓The official site publishes separate seating, facility, and parking maps.
  • ✓Two distinct 2027 NASCAR weekends are already dated.
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Know Before You Book

  • ×The campus contains several venues that are easy to confuse.
  • ×Premium seating can apply stricter carrying rules.
  • ×Final 2027 daily parking and gate operations are still pending.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 9.14.26

Confirm the oval or other track first, use the event-specific parking map, and match the cooler and bag plan to the exact grandstand or premium credential.

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