zMAX Dragway is a drag racing facility located in Concord, North Carolina, adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.[3] Opened in 2008, the facility hosts a variety of racing events.[4]
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| Location | Concord, North Carolina, United States |
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| Coordinates | 35°21′41″N 80°41′14″W / 35.36141°N 80.68727°W |
| Capacity | 30,000[1] |
| Owner | Speedway Motorsports (2008–present) |
| Operator | Speedway Motorsports (2008–present) |
| Address | 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd |
| Broke ground | 5 February 2008[2] |
| Opened | 20 August 2008[2] |
| Construction cost | $60 million[1] |
| Major events | Current: NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series NHRA Carolina Nationals (2008–2013, 2015–2019, 2021–2025) NHRA Four-Wide Nationals (2010–2019, 2021–present) SuperMotocross World Championship (2023–present) |
| Drag Strip (2008–present) | |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Length | 0.250 mi (0.402 km) |
History
editCompleted in 2008, zMAX Dragway was developed by Speedway Motorsports and designed by Bruton Smith and his team. It was reportedly the first four-lane, all-concrete drag strip in the world, earning it the nickname "The Bellagio of Drag Strips". The facility also features two pedestrian tunnels beneath the track.[5]
zMAX Dragway is a venue for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), hosting several major events annually including the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The NHRA Carolina Nationals, typically scheduled for September, is part of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.[5]
In addition to NHRA events, zMAX Dragway has hosted SuperMotocross World Championship races since 2023.[6]
Current Track Records
edit| Category | E.T. | Speed | Driver | Event | Ref |
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| Top Fuel | 3.647 | Mike Salinas | 2023 betway NHRA Carolina Nationals | [7] | |
| 338.00 mph (543.96 km/h) | Mike Salinas | 2023 betway NHRA Carolina Nationals | |||
| Funny Car | 3.824 | John Force | 2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | ||
| 338.34 mph (544.51 km/h) | Bob Tasca III | 2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | |||
| Pro Stock | 6.455 | Jason Line | 2015 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | ||
| 215.78 mph (347.26 km/h) | Greg Anderson | 2015 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | |||
| Pro Stock Motorcycle | 6.671 | Gaige Herrera | 2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | ||
| 203.49 mph (327.49 km/h) | Eddie Krawiec | 2021 NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals |
References
edit- 1 2 "New drag strip to provide region vroom to grow (Part 1)". The Charlotte Observer. 25 January 2008. p. 31. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- 1 2 "zMAX Dragway Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2018". www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ Zietlow, Alex (April 27, 2025). "Tony Stewart falls short of back-to-back glory, but racing history abounds at zMAX". The Charlotte Observer.
- ↑ "Zmax Dragway". www.ilovecarolina.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- 1 2 "zMAX Dragway". Explore Cabarrus. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "zMAX Dragway SuperMotocross Track - Concord, NC". Racer X. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals Sunday preview". NHRA. Retrieved 30 September 2025.