Track Review:
🗓 Event Date: July 23, 2025
Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, NC
Key Takeaways (for the TL;DR crowd):
- Incredible event hosted by Track Night in America at Charlotte ROVAL
- Excellent value for money: $190 for 3×20 min sessions on a premier NASCAR-grade road course
- Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS felt right at home; no issues with noise, traffic, or safety
- Garage access made the July heat manageable (shade + power outlets)
- Friendly, welcoming crowd and instructors who were approachable and helpful
- Great track layout—tight infield and high-speed banks make it a blast
- Pro tip: Set your hot tire pressures right—the July temps mean HOT pavement
- Nearby: great hotels (Embassy Suites, Residence Inn) and food (Smoke Pit BBQ, Via La Chicken, Tacos 4 Life)
Full Track Day Review
Location
Charlotte Motor Speedway (ROVAL)5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027
- ~2.25-mile hybrid circuit
- Includes 2 banked NASCAR turns and a tight, technical infield
- Fast straight sections with fun braking zones and chicanes
Host & Event Details
- Organizer: Track Night in America
- Presented by: Tire Rack + Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
- Date: July 23, 2025
- Cost: $190 (SCCA Member Price)
- Sessions: 3 × 20-minute sessions
- Optional Track Insurance: $1,400 (for Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS)
🏎 Vehicle
Porsche 991.2 GT3 RSRan flawlessly through all sessions. No overheating or fade. Big brake energy.
Arrival & Setup
- Entry Instructions:
Enter via Gate 13 → sign waiver → pass under the track → take third exit at roundabout → head to Xfinity Garage - Garage Use:
Huge plus—out of the sun, shaded space, overhead power outlets, room for a car, chairs, and tools. - Parking/Trailer Friendly:
Ample parking including space for trailers and haulers, especially near garage perimeter. Easy pull-in, even if arriving late.
Track & Driving Experience
- Track Surface: Clean, grippy, well-maintained
- Layout Impressions:
- Great balance of high-speed banking and tight infield corners
- Chicanes reward precision and throttle control
- Tire Tip:
Track temps were hot (July daytime event), so set hot tire pressures correctly or you’ll lose grip by session 2
Event Atmosphere
- Instructors:
Extremely approachable, friendly, no egos—ask anything and get genuine help - Group Etiquette:
First session had some traffic, but by the second and third session, things settled in nicely—plenty of clean laps and easy point-bys - Safety:
No incidents during the day - Crowd Vibe:
Supportive, community-driven crowd; people were happy to lend tools, talk cars, and help each other out - Sound/Compliance:
No issues with noise; no one was flagged for loud exhaust
Hotels & Food
- Where to Stay:
- Embassy Suites Concord
- Residence Inn Concord
Both are nearby, clean, and safe with trailer parking available.
- Where to Eat:
- The Smoke Pit BBQ (down the road, legit Southern BBQ)
- Via La Chicken and Tacos 4 Life (toward the mall area)
- Track Amenities:
Bathrooms, driver meetings, and check-in are all walkable from the main garage
Bring snacks and hydration, but the garage really helps manage the heat
Final Thoughts
This was a top-notch track day experience. The Charlotte ROVAL is a blast to drive—fast enough to get your adrenaline up and technical enough to sharpen your skills. The event was flawlessly run, and the added amenities (like garage access and nearby accommodations) make it comfortable even in the summer heat.Highly recommend Track Night in America—especially at this venue—for both first-timers and experienced drivers. Would absolutely attend again.
