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ZMax Dragway

Coordinates: 35°21′41″N 80°41′14″W / 35.36141°N 80.68727°W / 35.36141; -80.68727
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zMax Dragway

LocationConcord, North Carolina, United States
Time zoneUTC−5
Coordinates35°21′41″N 80°41′14″W / 35.36141°N 80.68727°W / 35.36141; -80.68727
Capacity30,000[1]
OwnerSpeedway Motorsports
OperatorSpeedway Motorsports
Address6570 Bruton Smith Blvd
Broke groundFeb 5, 2008[2]
OpenedAug 20, 2008[2]
Construction cost$60 million[1]
Major eventsCurrent:
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
NHRA Carolina Nationals
Drag Strip
SurfaceConcrete
Length0.25 miles (0.402 km)

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]

History

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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 features two tunnels beneath the track, enhancing fan mobility and accessibility.[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, including the 2023 Playoff 1 event.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "New drag strip to provide region vroom to grow (Part 1)". The Charlotte Observer. 25 January 2008. p. 31. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b "zMAX Dragway Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2018". www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  3. ^ Zietlow, Alex (April 27, 2025). "Tony Stewart falls short of back-to-back glory, but racing history abounds at zMAX". The Charlotte Observer.
  4. ^ "Zmax Dragway". www.ilovecarolina.com. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  5. ^ a b "zMAX Dragway". Explore Cabarrus. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  6. ^ "zMAX Dragway SuperMotocross Track - Concord, NC". Racer X. Retrieved 12 June 2025.