Take America’s Sports Car on the road to Charlotte, North Carolina for a four-night Museum in Motion experience packed with performance, access, and Corvette community. This curated journey includes exclusive stops at the Rick Hendrick Heritage Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Pratt Miller, and Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds, along with time to enjoy Charlotte at your own pace. With hotel accommodations, select meals, guided tours, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments built into the itinerary, the Charlotte Experience delivers a road trip worthy of America’s Sports Car. Participants must be driving a Corvette to take part in this Museum in Motion experience.
2026 Museum in Motion
Charlotte Experience
Join Us on June 2–6, 2026
Event Registration
Advance registration closes at 9:00 AM CT on Monday, April 27, 2026. No refunds or cancellations will be available after advance registration closes. Participants must be driving a Corvette to take part in this tour. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email [email protected]
Registration Fees:
National Corvette Museum Member primary registrant (driver and car): $2,200
National Corvette Museum Non-Member primary registrant (driver and car): $2,300
Alternate driver: $300
No cancellations or refunds after April 27.
Host Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark
6700 Phillips Place Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210
Located in the heart of SouthPark, just 8 miles from Uptown Charlotte and minutes from premier shopping and dining. Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and a 24/7 coffee bar throughout your stay. Lodging included in registration.
Tour Schedule
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- 3:00 PM or after: Check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark, 6700 Phillips Place Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210, located in the heart of SouthPark just 8 miles from Uptown Charlotte and minutes from premier shopping and dining. Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and a 24/7 coffee bar throughout your stay. Lodging included in registration.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Credential pickup in the hotel lobby
- 6:10 PM: Driver’s meeting in hotel lobby
- 6:30 PM (EST): Meet N’ Greet Dinner Party at Hawthorne’s Pizza, 4100 Suite A Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226, featuring a buffet meal, driver meeting with overview of the week’s activities, and time to connect with fellow participants.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- 6:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Continental breakfast at the hotel
- 8:15 AM: Driver’s meeting in hotel lobby
- Immediately After: Depart for Hendrick Motorsports and the Hendrick Heritage Center, 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, Rick Hendrick’s private collection showcasing one of the most impressive assortments of classic Corvettes and rare Chevrolet collectibles.
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Tour Hendrick Motorsports / Rick Hendrick Heritage Center
- 11:40 AM: Depart for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, and explore the history and heritage of NASCAR with a guided tour, included lunch voucher, and free time to experience the exhibits. All tour admissions and lunch included in registration.
- 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Tour NASCAR Hall of Fame, including lunch voucher and time to explore
- Afternoon: Free time to explore Charlotte on your own and return to hotel on your own
- 5:20 PM: Driver’s meeting in hotel lobby
- Immediately after: Depart for dinner at State of Confusion
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Arrive at State of Confusion, 3500 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, NC 28217, located in Charlotte’s Lower South End and featuring authentic Latin American and New Orleans-inspired cuisine.
- 8:00 PM: Depart for Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark, 6700 Phillips Place Ct., Charlotte, NC 28210
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM: Continental breakfast at the hotel
- 6:45 AM: Driver’s meeting in hotel lobby
- Immediately Following: Depart for Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds, 2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Arrive at Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds Test Track, 2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370, for an inside look at Michelin’s on-vehicle test site for North America. Meet the engineers and test drivers behind Corvette tire development and enjoy a parade lap on the test track along with photo opportunities. Lunch and tour included in registration.
- 2:00 PM: Depart for Michelin North America Headquarters
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Arrive at Michelin North America Headquarters, 1 Parkway S, Greenville, SC 29370, for a special meet and greet with senior Michelin staff, an opportunity to connect with the team behind Corvette tire innovation, and time to shop in the Michelin company store before returning to Charlotte.
- 4:00 PM: Depart for Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark, 6700 Phillips Place Ct., Charlotte, NC 28210
- 6:30 PM: Arrive back at hotel
- Evening: Free evening to rest or enjoy Charlotte on your own
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 6:00 AM – 8:50 AM: Continental breakfast at the hotel
- 8:50 AM: Driver meeting in hotel lobby
- Immediately following: Depart as a group for Pratt Miller, 9801 West Kincey Ave., Suite 175, Huntersville, NC 28078
- 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Group 1 arrive at Pratt Miller for an up-close look at the Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator used by Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports, with insight into how it enhances driver performance and the competitiveness of the Z06 GT3.R. Tour included in registration.
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Group 2 free time and lunch on your own
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Group 1 free time and lunch on your own
- 12:00 PM: Group 2 stage in designated location and depart for Pratt Miller
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Group 2 tour at Pratt Miller
- 2:15 PM: Meet and stage in Pratt Miller parking lot for drive back to Charlotte
- 6:15 PM: Driver’s meeting in hotel lobby
- Immediately Following: Walk as a group to Southern Pecan – Gulf Coast Kitchen, 6706-C Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC 28210, a casual restaurant celebrating Gulf Coast cuisine with a relaxed atmosphere inspired by blues and jazz. Dinner included in registration.
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Farewell dinner at Southern Pecan – Gulf Coast Kitchen
- 8:30 PM: Return to Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark on your own, 6700 Phillips Place Ct., Charlotte, NC 28210. Lodging included in registration.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Continental breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Morning: Travel safely home
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