CONCORD GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Take the Wheel: Laps in Your Own Car at Charlotte Motor Speedway
A guided U-DRIVE experience that lets licensed drivers take a couple of leisurely laps around Charlotte Motor Speedway and pause for photos at the start/finish line.
Take the Wheel: Laps in Your Own Car at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
At Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, the U-DRIVE Experience puts you in your own car for a guided circuit of one of NASCAR’s most recognizable tracks. Expect a relaxed rhythm—follow the pace car, complete a couple of laps, and stop at the start/finish line for photos while operators maintain safety and insurance rules.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Drive Your Own Car Around the Speedway
This is not a ride-along: you remain behind your wheel and follow the tour guide for a couple of leisurely laps around Charlotte Motor Speedway, delivering the visceral sense of the track while staying within operator safety limits.
Photo Opportunity at the Start/Finish Line
The tour includes a stop at the start/finish line to capture photos — a prime place to document your time on the asphalt and the scale of the facility.
Guided, Controlled Laps with Clear Rules
The experience prioritizes safety: you follow the tour guide vehicle, may not pass it, and may not exceed the posted speed limit (no more than 70 mph), all enforced as part of the guided format.
What the day feels like
What the U-DRIVE Experience Feels Like
You arrive at the venue, stay in your own car, and follow the guide for a short, measured run around the circuit. The pace is deliberately controlled—just a couple of laps—so you get the sensory rush of track driving without the competitive element. Along the way the guide will lead the procession and a pause is made at the start/finish line for photos; participants must follow the vehicle in front and adhere to the speed limitations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience is best for — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You will meet the tour guide in the front of the track at Gate 7; arrive on time for check-in and briefing.
Bring a valid driver’s license and ensure all occupants use seatbelts; plan to remain in your own vehicle throughout the experience.
Participants must be 18 or older for insurance, have a valid driver’s license, and may not use convertibles; seatbelts are required.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I drive my own car on the track?
Yes — you remain in your own vehicle and follow the tour guide around the track for the duration of the laps.
Where do I meet for the U-DRIVE Experience?
Meet the tour guide in the front of the track at Gate 7 for check-in and briefing.
Are there speed or passing restrictions during the drive?
Yes — you may not pass the tour guide’s vehicle and you may not exceed the posted speed limit (no more than 70 mph) during the experience.
What are the age and licensing requirements?
Participants must be 18 or older for insurance purposes and must present a valid driver’s license.
Can I stop for photos?
Yes — the tour includes an opportunity to take photos at the start/finish line.
Can I use a convertible for this experience?
No — convertibles are not permitted for this experience.