4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., Concord--easiest entrance is from Bruton Smith Blvd.
Visited in 2023 (coming soon)
Previously visited: 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
Hours-10am-5pm
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Cars being worked on |
Ratings--
To See and Do: 4 so much to do and see here, particularly in the 9 & 24 race shop--since 2018 the 48 & 88 race shop does NOT have a viewing area, only a stationary camera showing work being done on a big screen. They seem to be doing some "finishing work" on the 48 & 88 cars in the 9 & 24 race shop now. This is really the only negative about this place.
Accessibility: 4 the only demerit comes from the 48 & 88 garage, where you can no longer see them work on cars in person. The 9 & 24 garage, however, has a large glassed-in viewing area. The 9 & 24 shop also is one of the few that uses the entire garage area, INCLUDING the area right by the windows. Once, they pushed that week's car inches from where I stood!
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Inside the museum |
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In the museum |
Friendliness of Staff: 5 got lots of waves and hellos, and the ladies in the gift shop were very polite to everyone (and yes, Chad Knaus apologized for bumping into me).
Insider Tip: You can watch pit stop practice here! They practice between the Museum/Gift Shop and the Team Center. This is NOT promoted to the public, so you have to know to look for it.
Insider Tip: Tuesdays are the best time to go--in fact, there is a team-wide meeting Tuesday mornings, so that's the best time to go if you want to try and meet drivers.
Final Verdict--See it, this is one of the best.
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