13415 Reese Blvd. West, Huntersville (keep going 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
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Show car with race-winner "cross- flags" next to it |
Ratings--
To See and Do: 4 there's cars out front, a nice movie on the history of JGR playing near the viewing area, and lots and LOTS of memorabilia. There's also a movie playing on repeat in the theater to the right of the lobby, showing recent highlights and how a car gets built from start to finish.
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 in the viewing area.
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Looking to the left from the viewing area |
Friendliness of Staff: 5 everyone was very polite and let me wander around.
Insider Tip: On weeks after race wins, there'll be crossed-checkered flags on display by the race-winning (show) car.
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: Ask the person behind the gift-shop counter for hero cards.
Insider Tip: The receptionist can open the trophy cases if you'd like a picture without glare.
Insider Tip: Ask the person behind the gift-shop counter for hero cards.
Insider Tip: The receptionist can open the trophy cases if you'd like a picture without glare.
Final Verdict--See it. Though its a little out of the way, its worth it.
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