Nascar Speed Park, located at 1820 21st Ave North extension in Myrtle Beach, SC opened in July, 1998.
Officially Licensed by NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), Myrtle Beach’s NASCAR SpeedPark is a pure NASCAR entertainment facility designed to provide family fun on race tracks that are designed somewhere between go-kart family entertainment venues and the professional NASCAR circuit. NASCAR SpeedPark is a premium race track venue that puts the fan in the driver’s seat.
Fans who visit The Myrtle Beach NASCAR theme park will see gigantic photos as well as authentic racing memorabilia around the tracks.
Don’t be surprised if you suddenly see a familiar face! NASCAR SpeedPark frequently hosts periodic visits by official spokespersons Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace, and Tony Stewart.
The Speed Park features 7 tracks to challenge everyone from beginners to the hard core.
THE QUALIFIER: This track is designed specifically for the younger enthusiasts. Children who are at least 40″ tall can race on this 220-foot safe venue that runs up to eight cars in each race. Mom and Dad, rest assured, the kids will be thrilled and you can know that they are safe.
The Champions: This 725-foot beginners track gives less experienced drivers and younger drivers who are at least 44″ tall the chance to practice the skill of competitive driving at moderate speeds. While this ride is a favorite among beginners, it is a thrilling experience and can get the blood flowing.
Gatorade Family 500: Gentlemen start your engines!!! This outstanding training track is designed for drivers who are at least 48″ tall. Featuring a tunnel and a bridge, up to twenty five cars race at a time around this 1200-foot track well known for competitions between Moms, Dads, Sons, and daughters. At the Gatoride Family 500 the “best times” win and this track has featured many of the best times in Myrtle Beach since 1998.
The Initimidator: A track so tough it was named after America’s hero #3. Seven time Winston Cup Series Champion Dale Earnhardt would be proud to tackle this Myrtle Beach Favorite. The Intimidator will test the all of the skills of more experienced drivers. Race competitors must be at least 56″ tall to tackle the Intimidator. This 800-foot slick track features twelve open wheeled cars made for speed on a highly competitive track. Buckle up fans and get the lump out of your throat.
Slidewayz: In the spirit of America’s best indoor race tracks, Sidewayz is a slick track that is tough, tight, short, with a highly-polished oval. Slidewayz adjoins NASCAR SpeedPark’s SpeedDome. Large garage doors are located trackside that open to let fans both indoors and out view the drivers in action. Slidewayz racers must be at least 52″ tall to compete.
Thunder Road: Nascar Speed Park’s largest track with cars that are so realistic, you’ll swear they just pulled off the Daytona Track. This one-half mile twisting, turning oval course offers the fastest racing experience anywhere in Myrtle Beach, except the Myrtle Beach Speedway, where the big boys race. Thunder Road’s 5/8 scale Winston Cup style competition cars are custom built exclusively for this track at NASCAR SpeedPark. These replica machines are authentic in every detail. Each full-bodied car has a full roll cage and chassis that will encourage you to push the pedal to the metal. Thunder Road racers must be at least 64″ tall and 16 years old with a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
The Competitor The Competitor is a high performance race track that offers drivers a chance to race half-scale NASCAR style automobiles side by side on a 36-foot wide, D-shaped oval with high-banked curves. Hug the inside lane on the curves and you are sure to do well. This short track-style close proximity racing allows for an intimidating opportunity to draft closely as it stacks twelve cars inches apart during every race. Nerves of steel and a drive to compete will serve you well on The Competitor.
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