Great experience at one of the Nation's more challenging racetracks, we were fortunate to be able…read moreto feel what NASCAR pilots of course at much slower speeds yet a little faster than you would anticipate if you were driving a truck. Hesitant the first time around but I bet if I had the opportunity of doing it for a whole week I would apply the pedal to the metal, maybe next time for 199 a bucket list item Thank you Charlotte Motor Speedway for a well organized event

I've been so busy that I haven't had time to post our awesome experience at the Christmas lights at…read moreCharlotte motor Speedway, last month. Even though it was after Christmas, it was still an awesome experience. I truly wish more people knew about because it is so worth the time the money. It's the largest Christmas expedition on the East Coast and we've had great memories both times. This is our second year going and we enjoyed our time this year more than the first. The first part is you driving in your car as you see all of the super cool light fixtures while listening to Christmas music that corresponds to the lights. The kids (and us), we're in love with the different themes that we saw along the way. Very vibrant and bold colors that really don't do it justice through a camera lens. It's something you truly do have to see in person to get the full picture. There's also a movie playing on the Jumbotron that you can listen to while you're riding around or you can park and watch the movie with your family. This year we did the VIP skip line for $96. I will say that it seems as if in the VIP there wasn't as many light fixtures while riding in the car as there was in previous years. I'm not sure if we seen less exhibits because our route was shorter. That would be our only complaint. You do pay by a car/ van so I would say if you could take as many people with you in one vehicle. Once you get to the halfway point there, there's an area where you can park and then you can get out. Here is part two where you go to all of the different vendors that are inside the heated area. There's so much to do. You can take pictures with Santa. You can get your character made until cartoon portrait . There's free events where kids can make Christmas ornaments win prizes color take pictures with the themed Christmas tree trees (that were so so cute by the way.) They had a bar for the adults and hot chocolate and popcorn for the kids. When you go outside of the tent, there's part 3, a world with outdoor activities. There is an area for Christmas carols tubing that had artificial snow. Theres bonfires with s'mores. Ann area with a bunch of food trucks to choose from. There's hundreds of photo opportunities where there are huge, beautiful light fixtures that you can walk and see along the track. It's literally something for the entire family to enjoy or even a date night if there's something that you would like to do. This is something that my family will continue to do in the years to come.

I had a BLAST and cannot wait for the race to come back to Charlotte next year. For those who don't…read moreknow, this is a 5K but think Wipeout or Double Dare - all the obstacles are more fun rather than challenging. I love a 5K that lets you pick up your registration packet early - big help here to avoid massive lines on site. The weather was perfect for today and the course was easily mapped out so you always knew your way. There were 12 obstacles which really broke up the running. I had several favorites although really, all the obstacles were fun! The wrecking ball is hilarious just to sit back and watch. For this you had to run across a tube and make it to the platform as two giant swinging dodgeball looking balls were hovering around you. Out of the 8 of us... 1 made it across haha. But it felt good falling into the water below. And the emcees/DJs were hilarious! Very active, keeping the energy up and throwing out funny commentary - the guy at the wrecking ball event was only in shades and a 'tuxspeedo' - love it!! Other events included "gorilla bars" over the foam pit, tightrope, two separate slip n slide obstacles, a giant moon bounce and more. Best part is finishing by climbing up a 40 feet high slide (it looked 40 feet... I may be off by a bit) and launching yourself down. Great race to run with friends and I am IN for next year! Great job, ROC Race!

It was good. I'm not going to go overboard and say it was great and blew away my expectations, but…read moreit was still fun. Packet pickup: Easy. They had a bunch of teenagers and some adults doing pickup and they had it down pat. Way to go. 5/5 Bag check: Easy and well run. 5/5 Pre-starting line activities: There was a foam machine you could play around with and take pictures. Other than that, not much else. 3.5/5 Start line: They had music and a DJ/emcee who was pretty good. We were the last group to go out at the 11:00 wave, so there weren't a lot of us. It was still fun, though. 4/5 Obstacles (I can't remember the order, so these are out of order somewhat) Gorilla Bars: Basically just monkey bars on an inflatable. They're not too hard if you have good upper body strength. 3/5 Sweeper: Someone got stuck on the inflatable part so there was a long delay. Otherwise very easy. Just walk across. 3/5 Wrecking Balls: We were in the middle. Time it right and you're across pretty easily. Time it wrong...you're in the drink. They had a good emcee for this one. 4/5 Jump Balls: Basically really small Wipeout balls that don't have water. Still funny to watch your friends faceplant on, though. 3.5/5 Cool Runnings: Lots of fun. It's a water slide with an inner tube. You get very wet on this one. My dad lost his glasses at the end and the volunteers were great with helping to find them. They also let us do it multiple times (we did it three times). 5/5 Moon Bounce: Pretty standard moon bounce. Big, but standard. 3.5/5 Tarzan Swing: I wish this ended in water or foam. Just hold on for a second or two and you're across. 3/5 Foam of Fury: A huge slip-n-slide with foam. Lots of fun and you end up soaked in foam. 4.5/5 The Drop: A big non-water slide. Fun but not the best. 4/5 Get it Up (And Over): Climb over a wall and end up on a platform. They have different sized walls depending on the challenge you want. I picked the middle size and it was really easy. 3/5 Tire Mile: Really? They basically just took tires and put them down. No creativity. Boring. 2/5 Worlds Largest Waterslide: Fun and wet! I'm not complaining about a huge slide! 5/5 The volunteers were excellent and the race was well done. It could have used some more music on the course though. I'm looking at the Foam 5K for a bit more of a challenge next year, but ROC was fun and I'd do it again.

Overall, a great experience for anyone interested in NASCAR history or those who have a deep…read moreconnection to the sport. There is so much to see and do that even a few hours isn't enough time to take in and read through all of the curated NASCAR history, memorabilia, and exhibits. The only downside is the additional cost for parking. While it isn't much, it's still a bit of a bummer considering how much time you'll want to spend exploring the Hall of Fame.

When it comes to NASCAR, I'm what the kids call a "casual". My 1st memories of NASCAR are that of…read moreKeith Olberman and Dan Patrick of Sportscenter fame always telling me how Dick Trickle finished each week. I started to watch it some when I moved to Indiana in the early 2000's. The 1st race I watched all the way through was when Dale Earnhardt died. Other than that, my knowledge comes from Days of Thunder, Cars and Talladega Nights. I say all that to say, I don't know much about NASCAR. The HOF has a bunch of different packages; we just did the General Admission which didn't include a whole lot of the interactive parts like simulators. The HOF has 3 different floors that spirals up a ramp with cars from the various eras. There are tons of displays with cars, trophies, gear, etc. throughout the facility. No sport has trophies as good as NASCAR. See Dover's Monster Mile trophy for reference. I like how they show the cars cut in half to show now vs the other eras so you can see how far the engineering has come. They also have a room with all the plaques and busts of the HOF members. No matter your knowledge base, the NASCAR HOF is fun. If you have kiddos or are a racer yourself, the interactive packages may be worth the investment.

My kids loved it. They can't wait to go back again real soon. Great value for the price and fun to…read morebe had for all involved. I highly recommend

Got the full day pass with all the fixings. Came early on a Friday and had the place mostly to…read moreourselves. Great location and the boys enjoyed the activities. It can get hot so make sure you are hydrated and have a hat or a fan. It's also a nightmare trying to leave at any peak time so be prepared to sit in the car for a second as the parking lot at the mall is usually gridlocked

On a visit to the Charlotte/Kannapolis/Concord area to visit all of the NASCAR Team…read moreGarages/Headquarters, Hendricks Motorsports was our third stop. We visited the Hendrick campus this past summer, on a Thursday afternoon in July. It was not super busy, but there were a few other groups in the museum and store while we were there. The campus is located in Concord, and there is plenty of private parking just steps away from the front doors of the museum and gift shop. It was easy to figure out we were in the right spot with the ample signage around the property. The museum and gift shop are essentially one and the same - you walk into the lobby of the building, and the museum is mostly around the perimeter of the space, while the gift shop area is in the center. The team garages are located in another building on the property. We had positive interactions with all of the staff, and especially with the woman who works reception at in the building with the team garages (her name escapes me, but she was so wonderful!). The review is further broken down into categories below: Displays/Museums/Historical Items - 4/5 Rating The downright history, and all of the cars to see at Hendrick is unmatched. There is a lot to take in regarding the history and variety. Also, the amount of cars to see is impressive. All or the cars are behind ropes, so you cannot touch them or get very close. As stated above, the museum is located in one large space, so the cars are just what can fit along the perimeter of the room. There are also large displays discussing the history of Hendrick, along with various trophies. Team Store - 5/5 Rating Hendrick has the largest selection of merchandise for any of the racing teams, by far. There is plenty of selection for each current cup series driver, along with a diverse selection for past drivers. There was a clearance rack of items, and they were also running a promotion of a free item if you spent so much in the shop. You got to pick the item from a select area in the shop. The die cast selection left something to be desired. However, there are plenty of knickknack-type items to choose from. Garage Access - 2/5 Rating In terms of garage access, there is not a ton for this team. As stated above, the garage is located in a separate building on the property from the museum and gift shop. But, this access of this area is limited. The viewing area is only one smaller window. They were working on an Xfinity car at the time we were there, and you were asked not to take pictures of the garage area. Overall Access - 5/5 Rating The access here is rather vast when comparing to other teams. You are able to drive around the entire campus, and see a lot while doing so due to the size. Additionally, there is access for fans to the pit practice area. This is a unique aspect of Hendrick that we did not see from other teams. There is also access to the team lobby, specifically the 5 and the 9 who share a building. This is where the garage viewing area is located. It also had multiple trophies on display, historical items and past cars. Extras - 5/5 Rating Being able to see live pit practice for the team is rather insane. This is not happening at all hours the shop and museum are open, but when the crew is conducting practice, fans are invited to view the sessions. We witnessed this on a previous trip to Hendrick, and watched the practice for an extended period. The pit practices are held in the designated area behind the museum and gift shop. There were even bleachers for fans to sit on for the practice. The Hero Cards are also located in the lobby/entrance of the museum, and the selection was good! In the 5 and 9 team buildings is where the public access to the garages are located. There are a few more race cars to see in there, but the highlight of this part of Hendrick is the receptionist for the building. She was so friendly, and let us hold the sword trophy from Jimmie Johnson's last Bristol win. It is right on the desk, so you will not miss it. This was a major highlight for my fiancé! If you can only make one racing team stop while in the area, Hendrick is the place to stop. There is a lot to look at in the museum, as well as one of the most diverse gift shops of all the teams. It is nice to be able to get merchandise from current drivers, as well as retired Hendrick legends. The extras here are top-notch. If you are able to visit during the pit practice, that would make the whole trip worth it. This absolutely is a must-stop for any racing fan while in the area.

Was lucky enough to come here for a speaking engagement with SAE. Hendrick was so hospitable,…read moreoffered private tours of their facility for our group, and some cool interactions with their employees. I've been here before as a NASCAR fan and this just heightened my opinion of the company and their workforce.

Kat was a wonderful guide. The horses were so calm and beautiful. My husband had been asking to go…read morehorseback riding, so this was part of his birthday gift. We will definitely do this again. Thanks again!

This was a great trip to try horseback riding on my bachelorette in October. It felt secluded and…read moreprivate and we had a great instructor! All the horses were very well mannered.

The UNCC Campus is gorgeous and sprawling. If you're not familiar with the campus, this arena may…read morebe difficult to find. The signs posted around could be more helpful. However, once you find the arena, parking in the West Deck Parking Lot is plentiful and free (happy dance). Once you find parking, please note there will be stairs to climb to get to the entrance. In our case it was four flights, and a considerable walk uphill to the entrance. On a chilly fall day this wasn't the best for my mom who was with us. Once inside, the arena is well lit with bold signs marking the seat sections. It is clean and the seats are comfortable and easy to find. On the day I went, there were no concession stands open and many of the gates were closed. Folks were lined up at the lone vending machine station, and there were cones directing the crowd flow. It had an after hours sort of vibe to it. As if they were not offering the full "Halton" Arena Experience. Having said that, I didn't get to see this venue for all it's probably worth, but it was fine for seeing my nephew's showcase. Finally, I didn't require the use of their restrooms facilities, so I can't comment on how the bathrooms are kept. So as Forrest Gump used to say, "that's all I have to say about that."

Spending the afternoon here at the Dale F Halton Arena to watch the Impact1 Allstar Showcase! Great…read morelocation with plenty of free parking and seats for the the whole family! The only downside is there were no open concessions stands for hungry folks who came straight here from church!

Spent yesterday morning, 15 July 2017, having the experience of a lifetime. For Christmas, my kids…read moregot me the American Dream(15 Laps) and 5 lap Ride Along package. I choose Charlotte and I will never forget the experience. You're not limited to staying behind a pace care, you're allowed to pass other cars, you drive the car yourself, by yourself. Their instructors check you out first and if your comfortable with it and they feel you're ready ...... you go out alone! My girlfriend and my daughter did the 5 lap ride along and both loved the speeds and the experience. Only thing that went wrong is that I purchased the video option as well, and after I drove my 15 laps, when my girlfriend did her 5 lap ride, I used my sd card to video her as well and didn't know that it would copy her ride over mine.... Guess I'll just have to do another ride sooner than later and video that one..... Thanks again Seat Time Racing.....

Had a little issue. First the instructors were awesome…read more Wish the day could have started earlier, schedule hours were from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Paid for 24 laps. When my turn came I had made 12 laps and was flagged to come in. After exiting the car and talking to my friend who came with me he said he only made 12 laps. He also shared with me that some of the owner's friends had shown up unscheduled. So I was pulled out of the car and they were allowed to drive. I spoke with the gentleman in charge he was very gracious to refund me for 12 laps. He also offered a discount for a return trip. Payment arrived within about 2 days, other than the couple hiccups it was a good day I would probably return.