JOE GIBBS RACING

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FREE ADMISSION!

13415 Reese Blvd. West, Huntersville (go around the "circle", eventually you'll see signs for JGR)

Visited in 2023 (coming soon)

Previously visited: 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Hours--8am-5pm

Wi-Fi?  No

Hero Cards?  Yes, the receptionist has them

Video: https://youtu.be/mnHLsJs0Svg

Overview--A great shop--really one of the standard bearers. Obviously a shop owned by Joe Gibbs has some things to offer that other places can't--namely, plenty of football memorabilia. In addition to the current JGR roster, there's also some nice exhibits on previous drivers, as well as the late JD Gibbs.

Ratings--

To See and Do: 4 there's cars out front, trophies in the viewing area, and lots and LOTS of memorabilia.  About the only downside is that there's less than in years past.

Accessibility: 4 A glass-enclosed viewing area gives a nice overview of the garage. The viewing area is above the garage itself, so you'll be able to see a decent amount.  A nice touch--there's rocking chairs there as well.

Gift Shop: 5 lots and LOTS of stuff here, from the expensive to the free. You can probably spend about half-an-hour just wandering the gift shop (and no, you don't have to spend anything to enjoy it).

Friendliness of Staff: 5 everyone was very polite and let me wander around.

Insider Tip: Look to the right in the viewing area to see the most work being done.

Insider Tip: Most of the shop crew goes on break from 11:30am-12:30pm, so avoid going during that time (especially if you want to see work being done).  Also, the best day to come, by far, is Tuesday.

Insider Tip: The gift shop opens at 10am, but they let me in early.

Final Verdict--See it, this shop is not to be missed.

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