Where to Stay for NASCAR Weekends
Pick hotels that are track-adjacent or shuttle-friendly. For mega-weekends (Daytona 500, Talladega, Phoenix Championship), lock rooms early and favor walkable dining plus easy highway access for night events and early gates.
Daytona 500 — Daytona Beach, FL
Speedway area for quick gate access; oceanfront for nightlife & boardwalk. Consider shuttles on race days.
Check AvailabilityTalladega Superspeedway — Lincoln/Talladega, AL
Near-track motels fill fast; Oxford/Anniston add dining options. Expect traffic holds after checkered flag.
Check AvailabilityCharlotte Motor Speedway — Concord, NC
Concord Mills & Speedway Blvd are convenient for the Coca-Cola 600. Reserve early dining slots on race weekend.
Check AvailabilityLas Vegas Motor Speedway — Las Vegas, NV
Strip hotels for nightlife; speedway-area for early gates. Rideshares surge — plan pickups at designated zones.
Check AvailabilityPhoenix Raceway — Avondale, AZ (Championship)
Avondale/Goodyear for short transfers; Downtown Phoenix/Scottsdale for dining & nightlife.
Check AvailabilityRace Day Tips
- Traffic & parking: Arrive early; use official shuttles or rideshare lots to beat bottlenecks.
- Noise & comfort: Ear protection, hats, sunscreen. Hydrate — temps spike on concrete/grandstands.
- After-race: Expect slow exits; book dinners later or near your hotel.
- Multi-day passes: Stay walkable or pick hotels with easy freeway access for back-to-back events.
