The track's unique red clay composition was sourced from local North Carolina soil to provide a specific level of tackiness.
The facility's lighting system was designed to eliminate shadows on the track surface, providing optimal visibility for drivers during night races.
The 14,000-seat grandstand is positioned to provide a direct, unobstructed sightline of the entire four-tenths-mile layout.
It is one of the few dirt tracks in the United States built to modern professional stadium standards rather than being a repurposed fairground track.
The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a state-of-the-art four-tenths-mile clay oval designed specifically for premier dirt racing series. It features a grandstand with a capacity for 14,000 spectators and utilizes high-intensity LED lighting for night events. The venue hosts major national touring series, including the World of Outlaws and the Super DIRTcar Series. Its racing surface is composed of specialized red clay that is meticulously groomed to optimize grip and competition. The facility is physically integrated into the larger Charlotte Motor Speedway complex, sharing the same property line as the main superspeedway. It is engineered to host a variety of dirt car types, from winged sprint cars to late models.
The top row of the main grandstand, which offers a full panoramic view of the entire clay oval.
Bring ear protection as the sound intensity from unmuffled sprint cars is extreme.
Check the track's official event calendar before arrival, as it only operates on specific race weekends throughout the year.
Wear clothing you do not mind getting dusty, as fine clay particles can drift into the grandstands during high-speed laps.
Do not attempt to walk onto the track surface, as it is strictly prohibited and dangerous; avoid assuming the track is open for public entry during non-event days.
Operates on a seasonal, event-driven basis; the facility is typically dormant between major scheduled race dates.
No specific dress code, but closed-toe shoes are recommended for walking through the gravel and clay pit areas.
