We visited for a school field trip and were really impressed! The exhibits managed to keep both my…read more5-year-old and my husband completely engaged (not easy). The staff was so nice and accommodating. A cool place for car enthusiasts but 10/10 highly recommend it for families too!

This was the first time I've ever been to a car museum. I recommend checking out this place. A lot…read moreof history and many cool cars. Cars from the 1910-30s to NASCAR. Not many 60's muscle cars though. Staff were friendly and you just go at your own pace. No frills, just cars and stories about them.

On a visit to the Charlotte/Kannapolis/Concord area to visit all of the NASCAR Team…read moreGarages/Headquarters, Hendricks Motorsports was our third stop. We visited the Hendrick campus this past summer, on a Thursday afternoon in July. It was not super busy, but there were a few other groups in the museum and store while we were there. The campus is located in Concord, and there is plenty of private parking just steps away from the front doors of the museum and gift shop. It was easy to figure out we were in the right spot with the ample signage around the property. The museum and gift shop are essentially one and the same - you walk into the lobby of the building, and the museum is mostly around the perimeter of the space, while the gift shop area is in the center. The team garages are located in another building on the property. We had positive interactions with all of the staff, and especially with the woman who works reception at in the building with the team garages (her name escapes me, but she was so wonderful!). The review is further broken down into categories below: Displays/Museums/Historical Items - 4/5 Rating The downright history, and all of the cars to see at Hendrick is unmatched. There is a lot to take in regarding the history and variety. Also, the amount of cars to see is impressive. All or the cars are behind ropes, so you cannot touch them or get very close. As stated above, the museum is located in one large space, so the cars are just what can fit along the perimeter of the room. There are also large displays discussing the history of Hendrick, along with various trophies. Team Store - 5/5 Rating Hendrick has the largest selection of merchandise for any of the racing teams, by far. There is plenty of selection for each current cup series driver, along with a diverse selection for past drivers. There was a clearance rack of items, and they were also running a promotion of a free item if you spent so much in the shop. You got to pick the item from a select area in the shop. The die cast selection left something to be desired. However, there are plenty of knickknack-type items to choose from. Garage Access - 2/5 Rating In terms of garage access, there is not a ton for this team. As stated above, the garage is located in a separate building on the property from the museum and gift shop. But, this access of this area is limited. The viewing area is only one smaller window. They were working on an Xfinity car at the time we were there, and you were asked not to take pictures of the garage area. Overall Access - 5/5 Rating The access here is rather vast when comparing to other teams. You are able to drive around the entire campus, and see a lot while doing so due to the size. Additionally, there is access for fans to the pit practice area. This is a unique aspect of Hendrick that we did not see from other teams. There is also access to the team lobby, specifically the 5 and the 9 who share a building. This is where the garage viewing area is located. It also had multiple trophies on display, historical items and past cars. Extras - 5/5 Rating Being able to see live pit practice for the team is rather insane. This is not happening at all hours the shop and museum are open, but when the crew is conducting practice, fans are invited to view the sessions. We witnessed this on a previous trip to Hendrick, and watched the practice for an extended period. The pit practices are held in the designated area behind the museum and gift shop. There were even bleachers for fans to sit on for the practice. The Hero Cards are also located in the lobby/entrance of the museum, and the selection was good! In the 5 and 9 team buildings is where the public access to the garages are located. There are a few more race cars to see in there, but the highlight of this part of Hendrick is the receptionist for the building. She was so friendly, and let us hold the sword trophy from Jimmie Johnson's last Bristol win. It is right on the desk, so you will not miss it. This was a major highlight for my fiancé! If you can only make one racing team stop while in the area, Hendrick is the place to stop. There is a lot to look at in the museum, as well as one of the most diverse gift shops of all the teams. It is nice to be able to get merchandise from current drivers, as well as retired Hendrick legends. The extras here are top-notch. If you are able to visit during the pit practice, that would make the whole trip worth it. This absolutely is a must-stop for any racing fan while in the area.

Comple thieves! Pre-ordered a helmet. Dual autographed. They never sent it. They couldn't get the…read more2nd autograph is what we was told. We canceled and we're expecting a refund. But we haven't gotten it. Called up there. Supervisor will not call back. So they stole our money. Dony trust this place.

Delightful little museum. Verify their hours before heading over since they are limited. Give…read moreyourself an hour to poke around - it is bigger than it looks from the outside. We lucked out and a couple volunteers were there when we stopped in so we got a lot of information about the various exhibits and the history of the museum. An amazing amount of local history in one place. Admission is free. Free parking is available off the side street behind the building.

This is the prettiest small park with this statue in the middle. Benches surround the area, with…read morelots of shady trees. We stopped here and had lunch and it was lovely. The entire area is relaxing and peaceful. There's a lot of history in the area and this is a nice place to stop and take a break.

We were in the Concord downtown area and this popped up on my Yelp. It was super close to where we…read morewere so we walked over. We are not Nascar fans, but Dale was an interesting guy. Good netflix documentary on him... anyway it was dark and there are no lights on the statue.. So that was a bit of a bummer. We were there a few minutes and moved on... maybe go back in the daylight if you really want to see it.

On a visit to the Charlotte/Kannapolis/Concord area to visit all of the NASCAR Team…read moreGarages/Headquarters, Penske Racing was our fifth stop of day two, and our eighth team overall. We visited Penske this past summer, on a Friday afternoon in July. It is located in Mooresville on its own campus. The garage is situated fairly close to the other racing teams in Mooresville, so you will be able to visit all of them without much travel. It is quite a large facility, and has a dedicated parking lot with lots of space. The entrance for visitors is clearly marked with "Guest Entrance" above the doors. At the time of our visit, there were several other racing fans both in the team store and on the "Fan Walk," but it was not crowded. Penske has two levels. The entrance takes you right into the team store on the first level. Both within and behind the team store is an area with race win trophies and other historical items. The garage is located behind this area, but the viewing for the garage is above, on the second floor "Fan Walk." The review is further broken down into categories below: Displays/Museums/Historical Items - 5/5 Rating There are a plethora of displays, trophies, banners, and other race memorabilia throughout the Penske facility. The race win trophies are located within the team store, and into a hallway-type area in the rear. They are placed around the perimeter, and are out in the open for fans to get close looks and even touch. Additionally, there are die casts and other historical items behind glass to take a look at. Around the "Fan Walk" on the second level, there are banners from team Cup, Indy, and IMSA race wins hung around the perimeter. They are organized chronologically. I personally enjoyed looking at all of the pictures that are incorporated into these banners. Within the actual garage, they have current and legacy cars to see, as well as the original enclosed transporter that the team used in the 1970s, which was recovered and restored after originally being sold by the team. Out of all of the teams we visited, this collection is by far the most curated. Team Store - 4/5 Rating As stated, you will walk right into the team store when you enter the facility. It is a larger store, and there is an overall good amount of merchandise. All of their drivers were represented in the items for sale, including Indy and IMSA. They had more expensive items, as well as smaller items that only cost a few dollars. Some items for sale included t-shirts, magnets, cups, die casts, hats, and sponsor-specific items. Also, there were some items on sale. For die casts, there were both 1:64 and 1:24 sizes of various cars. Overall, the store is larger than most team shops, and there is a decent selection. Garage Access - 5/5 Rating Penske truly gives the most unique and all-inclusive access to their garage and facilities. From the team store, there are stairs/an elevator up to the "Fan Walk," where guests can walk the entire length of their garage from above. There is an area in the rear that is somewhat blocked from view, but you are still able to see 20+ cars that are either displays, physically being worked on, or are used for hauling/haulers. There are even offices, conference rooms, and other facilities in the middle of the garage to take a look at. Even with our visit falling on the Friday of a race weekend, there were still several cars being worked on for us to see. This is one of, if not the best garage access of all of the teams we visited. Overall Access - 4/5 Rating The overall access at Penske is very good. The garage access is at about 90%. Not only that, but just the variety of vehicles and items that guests have access to viewing is impressive. This is only rated 4/5 due to there being parts that are blocked from public view. However, this is above average access when compared to other teams. Extras - 5/5 Rating Something that sets Penske apart, and therefore is an "extra," is that they include their Indy Car and IMSA in all aspects of the facility - from the banners, to the displays, and even in the team store. Since they are the only NASCAR team that has Indy and IMSA teams, they are the only ones who have the ability to offer this extra. Additionally, they had Hero Cards in an organizer by the team store entrance that were free to take. The selection was diverse, especially since they include all drivers from NASCAR, Indy, and IMSA. Penske is a must-visit if you are planning to stop at the NASCAR team garages. The facilities are some of the best we saw, the garage access is top-notch, and you could spend a significant amount of time looking at all of the banners, trophies, and other items. Plus, you will be able to see all of the drivers under the Penske umbrella in the different racing series. We very much enjoyed the visit here, and recommend stopping if you find yourself near Mooresville.

As a NASCAR fan I have been to many of the race shops. Penske has done an excellent job of making…read moreit easy for fans to get a great view of the preparation of NASCAR race cars. They have a catwalk running the length of the facility that allows you to unobstructed view of the cars - not a behind glass view as happens at many other shops. As others have mentioned the staff is helpful and friendly.

This is a small but quaint museum that offers a little something for all ages. Justyn and Katie are…read moresuper friendly and very knowledgeable.

Lovely place. I was visiting from Asheville last week, and was surprised to find such an…read moreinteresting collection of NC history tucked away in Downtown Statesville! The Staff were friendly and quite knowledgeable of the history of the area. It's a humble yet incredibly engaging bit of our State.

Really worth stopping in! Some old school racing things and The NC music HOF is in the same…read morebuilding. Staff is super friendly and just really enjoyed the place.

As a NASCAR fan I knew Mike Curb and Curb Records had been a part of the sport for many years…read more What I didn't know until I read it in a local guide book was that they have a building that houses a race car museum and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The two most famous cars would be ones driven by 43 Richard Petty (his 199th win) and by Dale Earnhardt, who won his first championship in 1980 driving the #2 Mike Curb sponsored car. Curb has also sponsored cars in Indy racing, Sprint cars, drag racing, and in many of the NASCAR series. Lots of cars on display from all of those categories. The facility is also home to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The HOF features inductees from many different musical fields. Some of the persons/ groups in the hall include James Taylor, Andy Griffith, Clay Aiken, Charlie Daniels, Kate Smith, The Embers, and Arthur Smith. Nice displays that include costumes, instruments, record covers, and other items associated with the inductees. Excellent place that I highly recommend you visit when in the area.

The Rowan Museum is very small and doesn't take long to tour. But it's completely free, has a…read moreknowledgeable staff, and the mere history behind this courthouse dating to the 1850s is sufficient. The attention to detail regarding ancient Native American populations living in the region is amazing. And the tribute to the history of Cheerwine, whose headquarters aren't far away, is very interesting. If you're in downtown Salisbury, stop in for a brief but rewarding and completely free experience!

This was an interesting and quaint little museum in the center of town…read more Salisbury is a very unique Town filled with history. This museum has curated a sweet collection of artifacts from several eras of American and indigenous history. The volunteers were friendly and welcoming as well as knowledgeable. We stopped in during the annual Cheerwine festival and were pleasantly surprised. If you're ever in downtown Salisbury you should definitely take a peek inside!