North Carolina is known as a state where the “need for speed” runs through everyone’s veins. But for guests of Charlotte hotels who want to feel the rush for themselves, a day at the Dirt Track Racing School is just what the mechanic ordered! Located just outside of town, visitors to such Charlotte hotels as Embassy Suites Hotel Resort Charlotte-Concord will experience the adrenaline rush of a lifetime as they speed around the track.
The DTRS opened to guests of Charlotte hotels in March of 2008. Since then, hundreds of racing enthusiasts have taken classes at the historic Carolina Speedway. There are a variety of experiences from which visitors of Charlotte hotels can choose. Plus, the DTRS works to ensure that every guest of Charlotte hotels can find a package that suits his or her budget.
When visiting the track, visitors from Charlotte hotels will find several kinds of vehicles to drive. Options include a Legends car, Modified, Late Model, and a Sprint car. No matter which experience visitors to Charlotte hotels choose, one thing is certain: the sideways fun in the dirt is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The DTRS offers several packages to guests of Charlotte hotels. Each program includes classroom instruction and a walk-through of the track with an experienced DTRS instructor. Guests of Charlotte hotels can rest-assured that they are in the hands of professionals, and all safety precautions are in place. Programs available to visitors from Charlotte hotels range from one race session (12 laps) up to the Dirt Skills 50, where you’ll receive 50 total laps in the car of your choice.
Guests of Charlotte hotels do not need prior racing experience; however all drivers must be at least 14 years of age. Visitors from Charlotte hotels are encouraged to make reservations as far in advance as possible, as the track is often booked. For more information on the Dirt Track Racing School, contact your concierge at the Embassy Suites Hotel Resort Charlotte-Concord or visit www.driveondirt.com.
