Hickory Motor Speedway
Newton, NC
3130 US Highway 70 Southeast 28658
VENUE GUIDE
Hickory Motor Speedway
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
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Venue Details
Outdoor • Open Air
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Hickory Motor Speedway
Make the event easier by staying close to Hickory Motor Speedway and the surrounding Newton area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Comfort Inn Hickory/Conover
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (782 reviews)
Affordable Suites Conover/Hickory
0.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (161 reviews)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hickory
1.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.7 (27 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express Hickory-Hickory Mart by IHG
1.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (494 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Hickory Motor Speedway & the Area
Hickory Motor Speedway is an event venue in Newton, NC. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Hickory Motor Speedway for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Inferno Tavern
0.5 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (138 reviews)
Wendy's
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (1,295 reviews)
Souper Bites
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (121 reviews)
Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen Conover
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,330 reviews)
King Fish & Oyster Bar
0.6 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (191 reviews)
Waffle House
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,062 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Sheetz
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee near Hickory Motor Speedway for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (209 reviews)
McDonald's
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (2,109 reviews)
Waterbean Coffee
1.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (313 reviews)
Cubbard Express
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (13 reviews)
Dunkin'
1.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (206 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
1.6 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (335 reviews)
Museums
Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum
3.1 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)
Catawba Science Center
4.7 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (322 reviews)
Hickory Landmarks Society
4.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (23 reviews)
Hickory Aviation Museum
6.9 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (741 reviews)
Attractions
Northside/Broyhill Park
3.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (348 reviews)
Catawba County Museum of History
3.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (168 reviews)
Kiwanis Park
3.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,442 reviews)
Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum
3.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (25 reviews)
Westside/Jaycee Park
3.8 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Hickory Motor Speedway.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (211 reviews)
McComb Park/Beaver Memorial Garden
4.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (115 reviews)
Shopping
Catawba Village
1.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (785 reviews)
Valley Crossing
1.9 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (2,229 reviews)
Valley Hills Mall
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (5,745 reviews)
Hickory Corners Shopping Center
2.3 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (516 reviews)
Marketplace Center
2.3 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (973 reviews)
Hickory Ridge
2.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,909 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Hickory Motor Speedway. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Inferno Tavern
0.5 mi from the venue
Food near Hickory Motor Speedway for after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (138 reviews)
Wendy's
0.5 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (1,295 reviews)
Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen Conover
0.5 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,330 reviews)
King Fish & Oyster Bar
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Hickory Motor Speedway.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (191 reviews)
Nagano Japanese + Beyond
0.8 mi from the venue
Food near Hickory Motor Speedway for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (985 reviews)
Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
0.8 mi from the venue
Food near Hickory Motor Speedway for after the show or game.
Today: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (2,320 reviews)
Getting to Hickory Motor Speedway
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Hickory Motor Speedway in Newton, NC. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific transit or event shuttle service to Hickory Motor Speedway has not been verified. Major race weekends may use temporary shuttles, park-and-ride locations or special traffic plans. Check the track's official event guide and local transportation agency before race day.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Hickory Motor Speedway hosts major race-day traffic and parking demand. Parking lots, camping/RV areas, prepaid passes, opening times and traffic patterns can change by race weekend. Check the track's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, camping, grilling, alcohol, generator and RV rules at Hickory Motor Speedway have not been venue-verified. Race-weekend rules can differ by lot and ticket type. Check the official track event guide before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: auto racing; motorsports; major live events
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