Where Racing Lives!
Cabarrus County, "Where Racing Lives," is home to an unequaled concentration of motorsports attractions from Charlotte Motor Speedway and zMAX Dragway to Hendrick Motorsports and Kannapolis, the hometown of racing legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

But Cabarrus County is about more than just motorsports. Don't believe us? Take a closer look!

Join us for our Inaugural Family Reunion "Boot Camp".  Guest speakers, workshops, vendor show, giveaways and much more! Free Admission! First 40 to register will receive a free photo album.  Class is limited to 80 participants.  Only 2 registrants per family. 

To register call, Vicki Baptista at 704-456-7970 or email at Vicki@visitcabarrus.com. 

We've moved! Now conveniently located at the same exit as Concord Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Visitors Center offers more than ever before!

Explore Cabarrus County on our newest technology – the Tourist Assistance Portal or as we like to call it, TAP! Find hotels, attractions and restaurants on the 42-inch touch screen slate and view travel information, photo galleries, directions and even exclusive TAP deals! TAP will even send the information as a text message to your cell phone for easy access on your travels around Cabarrus County, "Where Racing Lives!"

Need a break from the mini-van? Try your hand behind the wheel of a racecar with the most realistic NASCAR game ever developed, NASCAR 2011 The Game right in our new visitors center.

And of course, you can still find the much-needed travel information, brochures, maps, restrooms and free coffee that we've always provided. Travel counselors are on hand to answer your questions and help you make the most of your visit. You can even purchase merchandise from your favorite Cabarrus County attractions as a souvenir of your vacation!

Come see us at 10099 Weddington Road, Suite 102, Concord NC 28027 at Exit 49 off Interstate 85 in Concord. See us on Google Maps!
 

Read all about it in the Salisbury Post (view story) and the Independent Tribune (view story).

Carolina Courts Announces New Location in Historic Downtown Concord!

Carolina Courts will build a facility at 24 Spring Street SW, adjacent to Concord's Memorial Gardens. Carolina Courts specializes in basketball, volleyball, and fitness, and will serve the community with ongoing leagues, camps, training, and open play.  On weekends, Carolina Courts will host basketball and volleyball tournaments that will draw upwards of 1,000 people to Downtown Concord.  Based on current operations in Indian Trail, Carolina Courts expects to generate 20,000 annual hotel room nights in Concord from the tournaments in the new facility.

Click here for photos of announcement and press conference!

The facility is expected to open in fall 2012.

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Sweet Racing Sweepstakes

Win tickets to one of the many racing events in Cabarrus County and experience it for yourself, courtesy of the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau!

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2011 Cabarrus County Destination Guide!
With a new look, feature stories and user-friendly content, the destination guide provides the latest information on lodging, dining and area attractions. 

Request a free copy or browse the online version.   
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Speedway Tours

Feel the Thrill!
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ride around the 1.5-mile oval track in an air-conditioned van with visits to Pit Road, the Sprint Cup Garage and Victory Circle. Or upgrade to the Over the Wall tour for even more access!  

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