Charlotte Sports & Recreation
NASCAR lovers, golf aficionados and water dogs unite as Charlotte and its surrounding communities offer something for everyone. If you prefer following sports to participating, take a gander at the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats or minor-league baseball's Charlotte Knights. If you'd rather play, Charlotte features many state-of-the-art golf courses, is home to the U.S. National Whitewater Center and near Lake Norman and Lake Wylie for boating, skiing or fishing. Mecklenburg County is also home to many athletic leagues for men, women and children of all ages.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, the first group of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame were announced. The five inductees represent the birth, spirit and success of NASCAR racing. The induction ceremony for the following five honorees will take place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. on May 23, 2010.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, the first group of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame were announced. The five inductees represent the birth, spirit and success of NASCAR racing. The induction ceremony for the following five honorees will take place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. on May 23, 2010.
Playing Tennis in Charlotte - Best Tennis Courts in Charlotte
Everywhere you go, it seems someone is playing tennis in Charlotte. While the city is home to many private swim and tennis clubs, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation Department facilitates many well-maintained, well-lit courts throughout the city.
Everywhere you go, it seems someone is playing tennis in Charlotte. While the city is home to many private swim and tennis clubs, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation Department facilitates many well-maintained, well-lit courts throughout the city.
Playing Tennis in Charlotte
Everywhere you go, it seems someone is playing tennis in Charlotte. While the city is home to many private swim and tennis clubs, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation Department facilitates many well-maintained, well-lit courts throughout the city.
Everywhere you go, it seems someone is playing tennis in Charlotte. While the city is home to many private swim and tennis clubs, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation Department facilitates many well-maintained, well-lit courts throughout the city.
Charlotte Parks Photo Gallery
Greenways and huge nature preserves account for many of Charlotte's Parks.
Greenways and huge nature preserves account for many of Charlotte's Parks.
2009 Coca-Cola 600 Photo Gallery
The 2009 Coca-Cola 600 took place on May 25 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. after rains on Sunday pushed the race back a day. Rains continued Monday and the race was called after just 227 laps with David Reutimann leading.
The 2009 Coca-Cola 600 took place on May 25 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. after rains on Sunday pushed the race back a day. Rains continued Monday and the race was called after just 227 laps with David Reutimann leading.
Speed Street 600 Festival
Uptown Charlotte revs up with the Food Lion Speed Street 600 Festivalfor three days leading up to the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Uptown Charlotte revs up with the Food Lion Speed Street 600 Festivalfor three days leading up to the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
2008 Coca Cola 600
Kasey Kahne wins the NASCAR 2008 Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte, NC.
Kasey Kahne wins the NASCAR 2008 Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte, NC.
Find Swim Lessons in Charlotte
Every spring the search is on in Charlotte for swim lessons. Find out which pools to hit to get your little ones registered for water safety courses.
Every spring the search is on in Charlotte for swim lessons. Find out which pools to hit to get your little ones registered for water safety courses.
2009 CIAA Tournament
Charlotte, North Carolina will play host to the men's and women's CIAA Tournament February 24-28 at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Charlotte, North Carolina will play host to the men's and women's CIAA Tournament February 24-28 at Time Warner Cable Arena.
2008 NASCAR Coca-Cola 600
The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race followed by the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway are huge events for NASCAR in Charlotte. The drivers love being in their hometown and the city embraces its love for NASCAR.
The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race followed by the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway are huge events for NASCAR in Charlotte. The drivers love being in their hometown and the city embraces its love for NASCAR.
2008 NCAA Tournament East Regional
But now Charlotte will play host to the Big Kahuna of the college basketball world, the NCAA Tournament, when the East Regionals come to town March 27-29.
But now Charlotte will play host to the Big Kahuna of the college basketball world, the NCAA Tournament, when the East Regionals come to town March 27-29.
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Lowe's Motor Speedway is home to two NASCAR Nextel Cup races annually.
Lowe's Motor Speedway is home to two NASCAR Nextel Cup races annually.
Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte's professional soccer team, the Charlotte Eagles, play from April to August each year.
Charlotte's professional soccer team, the Charlotte Eagles, play from April to August each year.