The Dirt Track at Charlotte is a four-tenths-mile clay oval located in Concord, North Carolina, and sits directly beside the main Charlotte Motor Speedway complex. Its size, modern construction, and prestige make it one of the crown jewels of American dirt racing.
Track Basics
- Length: 0.4 miles (0.64 km)
- Surface: Clay dirt
- Banking: Progressive, medium banking through corners
- Opened: 2000
- Major Events: World of Outlaws World Finals, Late Model Showdowns, All-Star dirt races
Driving Keys
- Throttle discipline: Keeping rear wheels hooked up is critical—wheelspin costs momentum.
- Racing grooves: The track often builds a high cushion on the outside, but the bottom can come alive depending on track prep.
- Slide jobs: With wide corners, aggressive slide jobs are common, but require timing to avoid contact.
- Track evolution: As laps accumulate, the racing groove changes—drivers must adapt.
Real-World Prestige
In the real world, the Dirt Track at Charlotte is a marquee stop for dirt racing fans. The World Finals each fall bring together thousands of fans and all three major World of Outlaws series, making it a festival of speed and dirt racing culture. iRacing’s version delivers that same spectacle to the virtual stage.
