Experience the early days of trucking as they come alive through the exhibit at the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum. This must-see attraction was founded in 1982 by the Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration.
Housed in the original gas station where Carolina Freight had its humble beginnings, you can explore over 7500 square feet of vintage trucking memorabilia covering over seven decades. Catch the spirit that sparked the growth of one of America’s largest and most respected companies in the world!
111 N Mountain St
Cherryville, NC 28021
P: 704-435-3072
Email: info@beamtruckmuseum.com
Free
Plan: 1hr
Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 3 pm
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The Richard Petty Museum was established in 1988 and presents the unparalleled success story of one of the founding families of stock car racing, their drive for engineering excellence, and the technical inventiveness, innovation and ingenuity that made it all possible. The Petty Museum preserves the heritage of Petty Engineering and Petty Enterprises, a family business having a fundamentally formative influence on American motorsports and on automotive design, construction, and safety.
311 Branson Mill Rd
Randleman, NC 27317
P: 336-495-1143
E: info@rpmuseum.com
Adults: $12.00
Seniors 65 & Up: $10.00
Children 4-12: $7.00
Military Discount w/ID: $10.00
Children 3 and under are free
Plan: 1-2 hr
Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm.
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If you cherish automobiles, racing, or history, this museum has something for you!! Featuring over 150 vehicles on display, this unique museum is a fabulous collection of automobiles and related items. Memory Lane was honored as the “Best of 2003” by the Antique...
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If you cherish automobiles, racing, or history, this museum has something for you!!
Featuring over 150 vehicles on display, this unique museum is a fabulous collection of automobiles and related items. Memory Lane was honored as the “Best of 2003” by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) for “outstanding achievement in the preservation of automotive history”. Over 15 different types of race cars are on display from Soap derbies, and drag cars, to Winston Cup Stock and NASCAR cars. Visit the display of wrecked race cars displaying the safety features as they have developed over the years. In addition to cars, the museum boasts a large collection of pedal cars, antique toys, motorcycles, tractors, antique clothing, memorabilia, trophies, and so much more!
Memory Lane traces the history of the automobile from 1901 to the present day and the history of racing from the early moonshine era to the super speedways of today. View the development of the car from the horse and buggy, over 20 Model T’s and Model A’s, classic hot rods and roadsters, through present-day NASCAR speedsters that top 200 mph on the track. An antique toy store displays hundreds of original nostalgic toys, while displays such as service stations and garages depict the eras surrounding the vehicles.
See cars once driven by NASCAR stars, past, and present, including Bobby Allison, Richard Petty, Terry Labonte, Dale Earnhardt, Rusty Wallace, Jeff Gordon, Lee Petty, Bill Elliot, A.J. Foyt, Harry Gant, Junior Johnson, Ralph Earnhardt, Tim Flock, Alan Kulwicki, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, and many more! According to Donald Farr, editor of Super Ford Magazine, “Memory Lane Museum has the largest private collection of retired NASCAR and vintage race cars on display in existence.”
Many cars and props were used in movies and commercials including Days of Thunder (featuring Tom Cruise), The Color Purple (featuring Oprah Winfrey), Leatherheads (2008 movie featuring George Clooney), Wildflower (featuring Reese Witherspoon), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (featuring Will Ferrell), 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, IMAX NASCAR 3D, Winter People, Shake Rattle and Roll, Steel Chariots, ESPN documentaries, SPEED channel, FORD Race of the Century Commercials, Subway commercials, Sundrop, and many more commercials, documentaries, movies, and TV appearances. The museum also has served as the backdrop for TV interviews.
The large souvenir shop displays many rare, one-of-a-kind items available for sale. Racing Memorabilia, Nostalgic Signs and décor, Petal cars, shirts, die casts, jewelry, Race City USA merchandise, and much more are available!
769 River Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28117
P: 704-662-3673
Email: info@memorylanemuseum.com
Adults $12
7-12yr $6
Plan: 1hr
Thursday & Friday 10 – 4:30 pm
*Group visits on other days by advanced appointment.
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If you cherish automobiles, racing, or history, this museum has something for you!! Featuring over 150 vehicles on display, this unique museum is a fabulous collection of automobiles and related items. Memory Lane was honored as the “Best of 2003” by the Antique...
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The Morrison Motor Car Museum has vintage & antique vehicles plus racing memorabilia showcased in a roomy space with a gift shop.
When Jimmy Morrison began searching for a property to expand his successful collector car dealership, he had no idea he would wind up in the museum business, but that’s exactly what happened when Morrison Motor Co, Inc. took ownership of Backing Up Classics Motor Car museum in 2001.
Since then, it has been renamed Morrison Motor Car Museum. The museum has a distinct racing atmosphere, but that’s not its only appeal. Rare and unique streetcars are prevalent and include Classic cars, Corvettes, Delorean, Moonshine Display, and Vietnam display also. Morrison’s operation of the museum includes regular display changes and a fresh inventory of cars. The museum regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
4545 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC 28027
P: 704-788-9500
Email: morrisonmotorco@gmail.com
Adults $8
Seniors & Kids under 5 $6
Plan: 1hr
Open Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 9:30 am-Last Tour 4 pm
Open Sat 9:30 am-Last Tour 3 pm
Sunday & Wednesday Closed
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If you cherish automobiles, racing, or history, this museum has something for you!! Featuring over 150 vehicles on display, this unique museum is a fabulous collection of automobiles and related items. Memory Lane was honored as the “Best of 2003” by the Antique...
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The Kernersville Auto Museum is a brand new car museum that will eventually display around 50 vehicles at any given time.
The Kernersville Auto Museum consists of a variety of American, English, French, and German Classic Cars for public viewing and enjoyment. The Museum is a newly constructed 11,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Climate-Controlled & secure facility.
204 Holly Tree Dr
Kernersville, NC 27284
P: 336-414-4072
Email: jtaylor28@triad.rr.com
By Donation
Plan: 1hr
Friday & Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday 2 am – 5 pm
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If you cherish automobiles, racing, or history, this museum has something for you!! Featuring over 150 vehicles on display, this unique museum is a fabulous collection of automobiles and related items. Memory Lane was honored as the “Best of 2003” by the Antique...
The Mustang Owner's Museum is located in Concord, NC. Why Concord, NC, “where racing lives.” It is a major automotive destination for enthusiasts.
The Antique Car Museum at Grovewood Village is a humble, rustic museum featuring running-condition, rare vintage vehicles & a moonshine still.
The Petty Museum was established in 1988 and presents the unparalleled success story of one of the founding families of stock car racing.
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Hendrick Motorsports Museum welcomes visitors at no charge, and fans are encouraged to view our race shops during normal hours of operation. Also open to the public is the Hendrick Motorsports Museum & Team Store, showcasing the many years of Hendrick Motorsports’ history.
4425-4471 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
P: 877-467-4890
E: sales@hendrickperformance.com
Free
Plan: 1hr
Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 3 pm
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If you cherish automobiles, racing, or history, this museum has something for you!! Featuring over 150 vehicles on display, this unique museum is a fabulous collection of automobiles and related items. Memory Lane was honored as the “Best of 2003” by the Antique...
The Mustang Owner's Museum is located in Concord, NC. Why Concord, NC, “where racing lives.” It is a major automotive destination for enthusiasts.
The Antique Car Museum at Grovewood Village is a humble, rustic museum featuring running-condition, rare vintage vehicles & a moonshine still.
The Petty Museum was established in 1988 and presents the unparalleled success story of one of the founding families of stock car racing.
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