Road course · North Carolina, USA
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a road course in North Carolina. OpenStreetMap maps 6 layouts here, the longest 2.66 mi (4.29 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.
- 2.67
- Miles
- 18
- Corners
- 31
- Ft of elevation
01Track map
Charlotte track map
Full circuit
Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.
- Mapped length
- 2.66mi
- 4.29 km
- Direction
- Counter-clockwise
- From OSM one-way tagging.
- Start/finish line
- Mapped · unverified
- Placed by OpenStreetMap mappers and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
- Corners
- 18
- Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
- Sectors
- 3
- Estimated, near each third of the lap
Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.
02Overview
What Charlotte is like to drive.
The full circuit layout at Charlotte is 2.67 miles with 18 corners worth setting up for and about 31 ft of elevation change. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 13 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 21% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 771 ft.
11 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 1 are fast (over 75 mph). There are hairpins where exit speed matters more than entry. Some apexes sit on crests, where the car goes light. The corner notes below come from the mapped geometry, not from local knowledge; we’ll add a researched guide for Charlotte later.
03Lap at a glance
Where the speed is, and where the hills are.
- Length
- 2.67mi
- Elevation range
- 31ft
- Steepest grade
- 4%
- Braking zones
- 13model
- Full throttle
- 21% model
- Longest straight
- 771ft
The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation: USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second (NED 10 m) via OpenTopoData, sampled every 25 m along the mapped centerline.
04Corner by corner
The corners at Charlotte.
TRACK’s own corner numbering (C1, C2…), found from the curvature of the mapped centerline. It isn’t the official turn numbering. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first.
- C1
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowcornerTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand corner that turns about 109°, tightening to a radius of roughly 13 m (43 ft). The model car brakes for about 95 m (312 ft), from 97 to 48 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 109° left
- Tightest radius
- 13 m
- Model speed
- 97 → 48 mph
- Braking (model)
- 95 m
- Grade
- 0.0%
- C2
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 65°, tightening to a radius of roughly 50 m (164 ft). It drops through the corner (about 2% grade). The model car brakes for about 55 m (180 ft), from 85 to 68 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 65° left
- Tightest radius
- 50 m
- Model speed
- 85 → 68 mph
- Braking (model)
- 55 m
- Grade
- -2.0%
- C3
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumhairpinTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand hairpin that turns about 172°, tightening to a radius of roughly 20 m (66 ft). The model car brakes for about 65 m (213 ft), from 76 to 50 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 172° right
- Tightest radius
- 20 m
- Model speed
- 76 → 50 mph
- Braking (model)
- 65 m
- Grade
- +0.7%
- C4
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand corner that turns about 78°, tightening to a radius of roughly 25 m (82 ft). The apex sits on a crest, so expect the car to go light. The model car brakes for about 70 m (230 ft), from 84 to 51 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 105 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 78° right
- Tightest radius
- 25 m
- Model speed
- 84 → 51 mph
- Braking (model)
- 70 m
- Grade
- +1.8% · crest
- C5
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 182°, tightening to a radius of roughly 15 m (49 ft). The apex sits on a crest, so expect the car to go light. The model car brakes for about 65 m (213 ft), from 74 to 43 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 95 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 182° left
- Tightest radius
- 15 m
- Model speed
- 74 → 43 mph
- Braking (model)
- 65 m
- Grade
- -0.5% · crest
- C6
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 177°, tightening to a radius of roughly 24 m (79 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 43 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 177° right
- Tightest radius
- 24 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 43 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- -1.0%
- C7
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand corner that turns about 87°, tightening to a radius of roughly 25 m (82 ft). The apex sits on a crest, so expect the car to go light. The model car brakes for about 60 m (197 ft), from 73 to 52 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 40 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 87° right
- Tightest radius
- 25 m
- Model speed
- 73 → 52 mph
- Braking (model)
- 60 m
- Grade
- +1.0% · crest
- C8
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 213°, tightening to a radius of roughly 18 m (59 ft). The model car brakes for about 65 m (213 ft), from 74 to 47 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 115 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 213° left
- Tightest radius
- 18 m
- Model speed
- 74 → 47 mph
- Braking (model)
- 65 m
- Grade
- +0.1%
- C9
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 217°, tightening to a radius of roughly 23 m (75 ft). The model car brakes for about 60 m (197 ft), from 82 to 39 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 20 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 217° right
- Tightest radius
- 23 m
- Model speed
- 82 → 39 mph
- Braking (model)
- 60 m
- Grade
- -0.5%
- C10
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 181°, tightening to a radius of roughly 14 m (46 ft). The model car brakes for about 80 m (262 ft), from 82 to 32 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 15 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 181° left
- Tightest radius
- 14 m
- Model speed
- 82 → 32 mph
- Braking (model)
- 80 m
- Grade
- 0.0%
- C11
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 153°, tightening to a radius of roughly 81 m (266 ft). The apex sits on a crest, so expect the car to go light. The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 70 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 153° left
- Tightest radius
- 81 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 70 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- -0.2% · crest
- C12
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumchicaneTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand chicane that turns about 155°, tightening to a radius of roughly 15 m (49 ft). The model car brakes for about 150 m (492 ft), from 125 to 50 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 65 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 155° right
- Tightest radius
- 15 m
- Model speed
- 125 → 50 mph
- Braking (model)
- 150 m
- Grade
- -1.5%
- C13
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 189°, tightening to a radius of roughly 15 m (49 ft). The model car brakes for about 25 m (82 ft), from 53 to 42 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 189° right
- Tightest radius
- 15 m
- Model speed
- 53 → 42 mph
- Braking (model)
- 25 m
- Grade
- -0.8%
- C14
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowkinkTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand kink that turns about 29°, tightening to a radius of roughly 31 m (102 ft). The model car brakes for about 25 m (82 ft), from 53 to 42 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 45 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 29° left
- Tightest radius
- 31 m
- Model speed
- 53 → 42 mph
- Braking (model)
- 25 m
- Grade
- +0.5%
- C15
Fast left-hander
↰ LeftfastcornerTRACK numbering
A fast left-hand corner that turns about 145°, tightening to a radius of roughly 65 m (213 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 88 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 145° left
- Tightest radius
- 65 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 88 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- +0.4%
- C16
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowkinkTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand kink that turns about 25°, tightening to a radius of roughly 56 m (184 ft). The model car brakes for about 95 m (312 ft), from 91 to 35 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 70 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 25° left
- Tightest radius
- 56 m
- Model speed
- 91 → 35 mph
- Braking (model)
- 95 m
- Grade
- -0.1%
- C17
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 174°, tightening to a radius of roughly 9 m (30 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 35 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 85 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 174° right
- Tightest radius
- 9 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 35 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- +1.1%
- C18
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 174°, tightening to a radius of roughly 9 m (30 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 35 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 45 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 174° right
- Tightest radius
- 9 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 35 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- +1.0%
05Configurations
Every mapped loop at Charlotte.
TRACK finds each closed loop in the OpenStreetMap raceway network. Named layouts come from OSM circuit relations; the rest are named by length, and some may be combinations the venue never runs. Your first session confirms which one you drove.
Full circuit
2.66 mi4.29 kmCounter-clockwiseS/F Mapped · unverifiedName inferred
Layout B · 3.7 km
2.28 mi3.67 kmCounter-clockwiseS/F Mapped · unverifiedName inferred
Layout C · 2.8 km
1.72 mi2.77 kmDirection unknownS/F EstimatedName inferred
Layout D · 2.4 km
1.50 mi2.42 kmCounter-clockwiseS/F Mapped · unverifiedName inferred
Layout E · 1.8 km
1.12 mi1.80 kmDirection unknownS/F EstimatedName inferred
Layout F · 1.3 km
0.78 mi1.26 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred
06Time it with TRACK
Drive Charlotte. TRACK knows where you are.
No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Charlotte and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.
- 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Charlotte, including shared pavement between configurations.
- 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is mapped · unverified. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
- 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
- 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
- Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers
07Plan your trip
Getting there, staying, eating.
Nearby places for Charlotte haven’t been loaded yet.
08Track days
Find an open track day at Charlotte.
TRACK doesn’t copy event listings. An on-page calendar will come with an organizer data partnership.
Before your first day here
09Nearby tracks
Closest mapped venues.
- Carolina Motorsports ParkSouth Carolina · 60 mi away
- Rockingham SpeedwayNorth Carolina · 66 mi away
- Darlington RacewaySouth Carolina · 85 mi away
- Virginia International RacewayVirginia · 118 mi away
Straight-line distance between venues. All 96 tracks
FAQ
Charlotte, answered.
How long is Charlotte?
OpenStreetMap maps 6 closed loops at Charlotte Motor Speedway, from 0.78 mi to 2.66 mi (4.29 km). These are mapped centerline lengths; the venue’s published figures can differ slightly.
How much elevation change is there at Charlotte?
About 31 ft (10 m) between the lowest and highest points of the full circuit layout, from USGS 3DEP elevation data sampled every 25 m. The steepest stretch is around 4%.
Which direction does Charlotte run?
The main mapped layout runs counter-clockwise, from one-way tagging in OpenStreetMap. Check the event’s driver briefing: some venues run reverse-direction days.
Can I time laps at Charlotte with my phone?
Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Charlotte and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.
Where is the start/finish line at Charlotte?
The line TRACK uses comes from a start/finish point placed in OpenStreetMap. It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.
How do I find track days at Charlotte?
Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.
Where can I stay near Charlotte?
This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Charlotte from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.
Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.
TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Charlotte Motor Speedway, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.