Located at 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC 28027, Concord Mills is a large outlet mall that serves as a vibrant hub for shopping and dining, especially during race week.

This venue is just minutes away from Charlotte Motor Speedway, making it a popular meeting point for fans looking to enjoy race-week festivities. Whether you're in search of the latest gear, delicious food options, or a place to relax before the big event, Concord Mills has you covered.

In addition to its extensive shopping options, the mall features a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues, ensuring that visitors have plenty to do. It's an ideal spot for race fans to gather, shop, and dine before heading to the track.

Before you visit, be sure to check the venue's official website for the latest information on schedules, bag policies, and parking details to enhance your experience.

For more information about race-day planning, watch parties, tailgates, and upcoming concerts or shows in the area, explore the All Star Race Party guide, your independent resource for all things related to race week in Concord, NC.

Making Concord Mills Part of Your Race-Week Plan

Concord Mills sits right beside Interstate 85, which makes it one of the easiest landmarks in the area to find, but that convenience cuts both ways during race week. The roads linking the mall, Bruton Smith Boulevard and the speedway carry heavy traffic on event days, so it helps to think about timing before you treat the mall as a pre-race stop.

Timing your visit

If you want to shop or eat without fighting crowds, the quieter windows are usually weekday mornings and the days before the main event, when many fans are still travelling in. On race day itself, a late breakfast or early lunch at the mall can work well, but leave a generous buffer for the short drive to the track. Traffic heading toward the speedway can slow to a crawl hours before the green flag, and a trip that takes minutes on a normal afternoon can take far longer.

Practical uses for race fans

  • Last-minute supplies: sunscreen, hats, rain ponchos, phone chargers and comfortable shoes are easy to pick up if you forgot something at home.
  • Meeting point: a large, well-known location is handy for groups arriving from different hotels or cities. Agree on a specific entrance rather than just "the mall".
  • Downtime: the indoor, air-conditioned space offers a break from North Carolina heat on long race-week days, which matters if you are travelling with children.
  • Evening plans: after the track, the restaurants and entertainment options nearby give you somewhere to wait out departing traffic instead of sitting in it.

A few things to keep in mind

Mall parking is intended for shoppers, so don't assume you can leave a vehicle there while you attend the race; use the speedway's designated lots instead. Store and restaurant hours can shift around holidays and special events, so confirm them on the mall's official site before you go. For broader logistics, including routes, parking and what to bring, see our Plan Your Visit guide, and browse the race events page to fit a shopping stop around the week's schedule.