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Whether you're coming for a full-throttle fun vacation in NASCAR country, or merely looking for the perfect place to spend the night along I-85, Cabarrus County has got you covered!

With 22 hotels along an 11-mile stretch of I-85 just north of Charlotte, Cabarrus County is not only one of the country's fastest growing destinations, it also happens to be the most popular stop-over for travelers along I-85 between Atlanta and Washington DC.

At Exit 49, alone, visitors find --

• A dozen hotels from full-service resort hotels to limited service and extended stay hotels
• Over 50 restaurants from fast food drive-throughs to familiar chains and fine dining
• Two of North Carolina's top visitor attractions -- Shoppertainment Concord Mills and daily tours at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Welcome to Where Racing Lives -- home to Concord and Kannapolis, North Carolina, and to legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway, the superspeedway most NASCAR drivers call home. This is NASCAR Country and the epicenter of the world's largest concentration of motorsports attractions including many NASCAR teams -- Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, Stewart Haas Racing, and dozens more within a half hour's drive. And there's more ... shopping at Concord Mills, splashing at Great Wolf Lodge, traveling in Dale Earnhardt's footsteps on The Dale Trail, watching drag races at the new zMAX Dragway, touring Charlotte Motor Speedway, visiting the race shops, and maybe even running into your favorite driver for an autograph or a handshake. Stay in hotels near Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dine in restaurants where race teams eat, and immerse yourself in NASCAR culture and history. Enjoy savings on hotel packages and GreenFlagCard discounts. The Racing Side of Charlotte is the place to see what really goes on behind the scenes when the races are over and NASCAR is back home. Follow us on Twitter for latest news.