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About North Carolina Speedway

Welcome to North Carolina Speedway, a historic multi-use motorsports facility in Rockingham, North Carolina. Located at 2152 North U.S. Highway 1, this venue centers on a 0.94-mile D-shaped oval with an infield road course. The track has hosted NASCAR Cup, Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series), Truck Series, and NHRA events, and it remains a versatile home for testing, demonstrations, and fan services. With a current capacity around 32,000 seats and a rich history dating back to 1965, The Rock blends tradition with ongoing events, including NASCAR ties and NHRA Nationals planned for 2026. We’ve got you covered for tickets, logistics, and local recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re coming from nearby cities or planning a race weekend, this page gives you practical seating and parking details, transportation options, and trusted partner recommendations for hotels and dining in the Rockingham area. Think of us as your friendly connection in the ticket world—reliable, straightforward, and here to simplify your event experience.

Note: Seating availability and configurations can change by event. If you’re planning a visit, check current details for your selected show. The Rock’s legacy includes Cup Series action through the early 2000s, a 2025 return of Xfinity/Truck events, and NHRA Nationals slated for 2026, underscoring the venue’s adaptability for motorsports fans and family outings alike. For accommodations, we highlight affiliate partners and trusted local options to help you secure convenient stays, dining, and transportation to maximize your race weekend.

Venue tip: Parking is typically ample and free for most events, with reserved options available. Transit options have included race-weekend trains and other arrangements to ease your arrival and departure. Always confirm current parking and transit details when you purchase tickets.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 2152 North U.S. Highway 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
  • Venue type: Multi-use motorsports facility centered on a 0.94-mile D-shaped oval (with infield road course); historically hosted NASCAR Cup, Xfinity (O'Reilly Auto Parts Series) and Truck Series, plus NHRA events.
  • Capacity: currently about 32,000 seats (capacity has ranged historically up to ~60,000; some sources list ~34,500 after renovations).
  • Name history: opened as North Carolina Motor Speedway (1965–1996); named North Carolina Speedway (1998–2007); now Rockingham Speedway and Entertainment Complex; ownership shifted to the International Hot Rod Association in late 2025.
  • Notable events: NASCAR Cup Series raced here through 2004; NASCAR returned for Xfinity/Truck events in 2025; NHRA Nationals at The Rock planned for 2026; regular testing and events continue with associated fan services.
  • Parking/transit: ample free parking for most events; reserved parking options available; there have been special transit options (e.g., Raleigh-to-Rockingham trains) for race weekends.
  • Nearby hotels: several options in Rockingham area (e.g., Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockingham) within a short drive of the track.
  • Seating/chart access: no widely published public seating chart; spectator viewing typically around Turn 4 Grandstands and other oval grandstands; Turn 4 Grandstands used for testing events according to event promos.