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North Carolina is the center of the NASCAR universe. From the garages of several large NASCAR operations to the best racing venue at Charlotte, North Carolina is the home of NASCAR. Any visit to Charlotte has to include a trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame was first opened in 2010 after three years of construction and decades of planning. The museum is located near the Motor Speedway in Charlotte, home to several races throughout the NASCAR season. The building was constructed by the City of Charlotte as a tourist venue for travelers visiting the city. The large building encompasses several floors and has display halls with memorabilia and artifacts from many drivers and races throughout the years. Over six decades of racing history are enshrined at eh Hall of Fame in Charlotte. Special exhibits for the inductees are presented in the Hall of Honor. Eventually every inductee into the hall of fame will be memorialized with a plaque in the hall. The inaugural class of 2010 presented the first members to have plaques shown here.

The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority operates the Hall of Fame and they have included a gift shop and restaurants in the building so visitors can enjoy a complete day at the Hall of Fame remembering NASCAR at its best. The class of 2011 will be inducted on May 22.