Why is Cabarrus County "The Racing Side of Charlotte?"

Cabarrus County -- conveniently located a few minutes to the northeast of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charlotte-Douglas International Airport -- is home to many of the Charlotte region's top visitor attractions including  Lowe's Motor Speedway in the City of Concord in Cabarrus County (formerly called Charlotte Motor Speedway because of its proximity to Charlotte), as well as many NASCAR race shops, Concord Mills regional mall and a host of other world class attractions.

With its warm, friendly people and inviting Southern hospitality, Charlotte is a clean, beautiful and diverse contemporary city that is a dynamic financial center with an ambitious can-do spirit. With its trees, lakes, and green open spaces, the region is steeped in NASCAR racing heritage and a commitment to family and faith that embraces the innovative, aspires to be the best in all of its endeavors while preserving traditions and not compromising on superb quality of life.