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fast fredy · 03-30-2022, 08:26 AM

A buddy and myself are heading to Charlotte auto fair next week from up here in Canada Any tips on this event or must see or do in that area , will probably stay most of the next week, so if there's anything we should see . it would be greatly appreciated thanks Fred

KULTULZ · 03-30-2022, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fast fredy

A buddy and myself are heading to Charlotte auto fair next week from up here in Canada

Any tips on this event or must see or do in that area , will probably stay most of the next week, so if there's anything we should see . it would be greatly appreciated thanks Fred

It is held at the CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY, Concord, NC , somewhat north of Charlotte -

https://www.charlotte-autofair.com/

I would stay in the general area.

Charlotte has a lot of crime. Unless you are street smart, I would give it a wide berth.

- https://www.areavibes.com/charlotte-nc/crime/

51504bat · 03-30-2022, 09:35 AM

From a posting on the HAMB:

Get ready to walk. The swap meet starts slowly on Thursday and is pretty much populated by late Friday morning. There are 2 large fields behind the track- which you might spend one day exploring. Inside the track, the swap meet is sprawling and somewhat difficult to navigate. The car corral operates on the 1.5 mile oval. You’ll note plenty of spaces devoted to hanging out and drinking beer.
Traffic is a mess. We stay south of Charlotte so we can approach from the south along RT 29; and park behind the track near the water tower. Avoid the major route coming from the west off the interstate. The weather is typically warm and can be stormy, depending upon what is coming across the southern US. Severe weather is not unheard of. The rear fields can be quite muddy.
Food is terrible and expensive. Apparently the billionaire who owns the track thinks $5 for a bottle of water is reasonable. Think seriously about bringing food and drink with you.
We stay near University Park and there are plenty of nice restaurants there. Enjoy your visit.

fast fredy · 03-30-2022, 10:14 AM

thanks guys should be a good trip

Marcus · 03-30-2022, 06:36 PM

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Fast Fredy: In addition to the fair itself there will be a car corral with a zillion cars for sale; the AACA and Other clubs will be there; only a few blocks away is the Mustang Owners Museum as well as the offices and sales counter of Bob Drake (I don’t know if they still offer tours), and then there is the NASCAR Museum …… Plenty to see and do! Enjoy your trip to the USofA!

03-30-2022, 08:26 AM	#1
fast fredy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fenwick On Posts: 115	Charlotte NC April 7-10 A buddy and myself are heading to Charlotte auto fair next week from up here in Canada Any tips on this event or must see or do in that area , will probably stay most of the next week, so if there's anything we should see . it would be greatly appreciated thanks Fred

03-30-2022, 09:35 AM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Charlotte NC April 7-10 From a posting on the HAMB: Get ready to walk. The swap meet starts slowly on Thursday and is pretty much populated by late Friday morning. There are 2 large fields behind the track- which you might spend one day exploring. Inside the track, the swap meet is sprawling and somewhat difficult to navigate. The car corral operates on the 1.5 mile oval. You’ll note plenty of spaces devoted to hanging out and drinking beer. Traffic is a mess. We stay south of Charlotte so we can approach from the south along RT 29; and park behind the track near the water tower. Avoid the major route coming from the west off the interstate. The weather is typically warm and can be stormy, depending upon what is coming across the southern US. Severe weather is not unheard of. The rear fields can be quite muddy. Food is terrible and expensive. Apparently the billionaire who owns the track thinks $5 for a bottle of water is reasonable. Think seriously about bringing food and drink with you. We stay near University Park and there are plenty of nice restaurants there. Enjoy your visit. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

03-30-2022, 10:14 AM	#4
fast fredy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fenwick On Posts: 115	Re: Charlotte NC April 7-10 thanks guys should be a good trip

03-30-2022, 06:36 PM	#5
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 607	Re: Charlotte NC April 7-10 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fast Fredy: In addition to the fair itself there will be a car corral with a zillion cars for sale; the AACA and Other clubs will be there; only a few blocks away is the Mustang Owners Museum as well as the offices and sales counter of Bob Drake (I don’t know if they still offer tours), and then there is the NASCAR Museum …… Plenty to see and do! Enjoy your trip to the USofA! __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS