ZMax Dragway

zMax Dragway
LocationConcord, North Carolina, United States
Coordinates35°21′41″N 80°41′14″W / 35.36141°N 80.68727°W / 35.36141; -80.68727
Capacity30,000
OwnerSpeedway Motorsports (2008–present)
OperatorSpeedway Motorsports (2008–present)
Address6570 Bruton Smith Blvd
Broke ground5 February 2008; 18 years ago (2008-02-05)
Opened20 August 2008; 18 years ago (2008-08-20)
Construction cost$60 million
Major eventsCurrent:
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
NHRA Carolina Nationals (2008–2013, 2015–2019, 2021–2025)
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals (2010–2019, 2021–present)
SuperMotocross World Championship (2023–present)
Drag Strip (2008–present)
SurfaceConcrete
Length0.250 mi (0.402 km)

zMAX Dragway is a drag racing facility located in Concord, North Carolina, adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Opened in 2008, the facility hosts a variety of racing events.

History

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 also features two pedestrian tunnels beneath the track.

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.

In addition to NHRA events, zMAX Dragway has hosted SuperMotocross World Championship races since 2023.

Current Track Records

CategoryE.T.SpeedDriverEventRef
Top Fuel3.647Mike Salinas2023 betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
338.00 mph (543.96 km/h)Mike Salinas2023 betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
Funny Car3.824John Force2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
338.34 mph (544.51 km/h)Bob Tasca III2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Pro Stock6.455Jason Line2015 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
215.78 mph (347.26 km/h)Greg Anderson2015 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
Pro Stock Motorcycle6.671Gaige Herrera2024 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
203.49 mph (327.49 km/h)Eddie Krawiec2021 NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

References

  1. 1 2 "New drag strip to provide region vroom to grow (Part 1)". The Charlotte Observer. 25 January 2008. p. 31. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "zMAX Dragway". Explore Cabarrus. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "zMAX Dragway SuperMotocross Track - Concord, NC". Racer X. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals Sunday preview". NHRA. Retrieved 30 September 2025.