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The NASCAR Hall of Fame is opening May 11, 2010. The groundbreaking took place on January 25, 2007 and excavation work began in May 2007.

NASCAR has officially announced its process for selecting inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Click here to learn more

The NASCAR Hall of Fame will be located in uptown Charlotte directly across the street from the Charlotte Convention Center. See a map on the Plan a Visit page »

The NASCAR Hall of Fame itself will be approximately 150,000 square feet. In addition, the entire complex will also include a 390,000 square foot 19-story office building which Lauth Properties is building in partnership with NASCAR, and a 44,000 square ballroom which is part of a 102,000 square foot expansion of the Charlotte Convention Center.

While the final design is not scheduled to be completed until the third quarter of 2008, the following components are proposed to be incorporated into the NASCAR Hall of Fame:

• Ceremonial Plaza: Located outside the entrance to the facility, it will be the site for induction ceremonies which will include commemorative fan brick pavers and may include water features, iconic sculptures, outdoor dining and special display areas.
• High Octane Theatre: This is a 250 seat, state-of-the-art theatre which will feature a 12-15 minute film serving as an introduction to the history of NASCAR. This attraction can be rented out to groups for special occasions or presentations or can be used to offer the race fan a special raceday experience.
• The Great Hall: Called the “Heart of the Hall of Fame”, it is a large, open area just inside the facility which will greet visitors as they enter. The area will include rotating displays and a signature “Fan Billboard” featuring large video scenes, lively graphics and the latest NASCAR news.
• Glory Road: This is a ramp leading to the second floor of the facility which will start at 0 degrees of banking on the ground floor and progress to 33 degrees at the top of the ramp representing the banking of all NASCAR speedways. It will feature 15-18 historic NASCAR race cars and slabs of racing surface from many NASCAR race tracks.
• Hall of Honor: The Hall of Honor will house the NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees. “The Heart of a Champion”, an emotionally inspiring film showcasing the champions of NASCAR, will be featured.
• The NASCAR Vault: The Vault is a rambling glass-enclosed area that weaves through the Hall of Fame and will house historic artifacts from NASCAR’s past.
• Race Week: The visitor will experience a behind-the-scenes look of what each member of a NASCAR team goes through to prepare a car for an event.
• Transporter: A full-size team transporter which will give the visitor a first-hand look at the team’s nerve-center at the track.
• Racing Simulator: A racing simulator is proposed for the facility. This area could include a state-of-art attraction which would give the visitor a realistic idea of what it is like to race in a NASCAR event.
• Heritage Speedway: This area features three separate sections which will cover the history of NASCAR with interactive components to bring NASCAR’s 60+ year history alive. An adjacent theatre will highlight stock car racing before the formation of NASCAR in 1947.
• Honoring Our Legacy Theater: A memorial area where the visitor can pay honor and reflect on deceased heroes of the sport.
• Restaurant and Retail Outlets
• TV & Radio Studios and NASCAR Newsroom

Adult admission cost $19.95, Military/Senior admission cost $17.95 and Children's admission cost $12.95. Click here for more details

The NASCAR Hall of Fame will accept selected artifacts that help tell the rich history of NASCAR on a loan basis. If you are interested in presenting an item for consideration, please complete and submit the Contact Us information form and provide an overview of the concerned artifact.

The City of Charlotte will own the NASCAR Hall of Fame and it will be operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

Charlotte was picked for three important reasons:

• Charlotte is an important link to the roots and heritage of the sport.

• The region’s rich racing history and the presence of the majority of NASCAR team headquarters, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, three driving experiences and so many other racing related support businesses creates synergy for a compelling fan experience. Imagine the opportunities available with most of the teams located in the Charlotte region, drivers and their families being so involved right in their ‘own backyard’ and the partnerships of so many providers of services….the possibilities are endless.

• The emotional and financial commitment made by the City of Charlotte and its partners such as Bank of America and Wachovia, to ensure construction of a first class facility and long term success of the Hall of Fame represented the best fit for NASCAR, the industry and the fan base.

A report by University of North Carolina – Charlotte economist John Connaughton conservatively estimated the annual economic impact at $62M. That number will be reevaluated in the future in light of the final contract and the inclusion of the NASCAR Plaza office tower.

$102.5 million in Certificate of Participation (“COPs”) financing supported by the new NASCAR Hall of Fame dedicated 2% hotel/motel room occupancy tax

$20 million bank loan backed by sale of land contributed by the State of North Carolina

$15.5 million in COPs financing supported by the existing hotel/motel room occupancy tax dedicated to convention center facilities

$16.5 million in private contributions backed by a bank loan

NASCAR Plaza is a 19-story office tower that will be owned and developed by Lauth. The 390,000 square foot, Class-A office building will be fully integrated with the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A portion of NASCAR Plaza will be leased by NASCAR Images and NASCAR Licensing. The remaining space will be leased by Lauth to racing and non-racing tenants. The Plaza will add more than 600 additional parking spaces to the overall complex.

To capture the spirit of NASCAR, honor its champions and create an enduring tribute to all, the logo needed to be just as timeless as the place where the spirit of NASCAR will live. The icon chosen to represent the NASCAR Hall of Fame is the ‘Speed Ribbon’. The Speed Ribbon was created as the symbolic expression of the ‘speed’ and ‘spectacle’ of NASCAR. It will be the most prominent, recognizable architectural feature of the building itself.