The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame is the closest the region has to a single, comprehensive racing museum. Thirty or so cars are on the floor at any one time, from 1950s NASCAR roadsters and the famous Smokey Yunick #11 to one of Dale Earnhardt's #3 Chevrolets and a sprint car driven by Jeff Gordon as a teenager. Engines, helmets, trophies, and a long wall of plaques honouring the inducted drivers fill out the rest.
The museum is small (an hour or so) but well kept and the volunteers behind the desk often have personal connections to the sport. Admission is modest. It sits within walking distance of downtown Mooresville and pairs well with one or two of the team shops nearby.