ZMax Dragway

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]

zMax Dragway

Location	Concord, North Carolina, United States
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (UTC−04:00 DST)
Coordinates	35°21′41″N 80°41′14″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; 17 years ago (2008-02-05)[2]
Opened	20 August 2008; 16 years ago (2008-08-20)[2]
Construction cost	$60 million[1]
Major events	Current: NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series NHRA Carolina Nationals (2008–2013, 2015–2019, 2021–present) NHRA Four-Wide Nationals (2010–2019, 2021–present) SuperMotocross World Championship (2023–present)
Drag Strip (2008–present)
Surface	Concrete
Length	0.250 miles (0.402 km)

History

Completed 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]