NCM Motorsports Park (National Corvette Museum)
NCM Motorsports Park (National Corvette Museum) at a glance
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.15 mi (5.07 km)
- Turns
- 23
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2014
- Owner
- National Corvette Museum
- Address
- 505 Kimberlee A. Fast Drive
- Website
- motorsportspark.org
Track map and layout
NCM Motorsports Park is a purpose-built companion facility to the National Corvette Museum, laid out as two combinable circuits on 186 acres just off I-65 in Bowling Green. The West Circuit is a two-mile, 13-turn section and the East Circuit a one-mile, 10-turn section, which link together into the 3.15-mile Grand Full Course used for most major events, with a 2,300-foot main straight and technical infield turns. The park also offers a 1.97-mile Le Mans Loop, deliberately designed with input from Corvette Racing and Pratt & Miller to echo features of the Circuit de la Sarthe, including a Mulsanne-style straight, kink and corner, plus a separate motorcycle-optimized Bike Loop. The result is one of the most configurable dedicated road courses in the country, equally suited to club racing, driving schools and Corvette factory events.
Named corners and sections
- Mulsanne Straight and Kink. A long straight with a kink and corner on the Le Mans Loop configuration, modeled on the Circuit de la Sarthe's famous Mulsanne section.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Full Course | 3.15 mi | Combined East and West circuits, the primary layout for major events |
| West Circuit | 2 mi | 13-turn standalone configuration |
| East Circuit | 1 mi | 10-turn standalone configuration |
| Le Mans Loop | 1.97 mi | Configuration inspired by the Circuit de la Sarthe's Mulsanne section |
| Grand Max Straight | 2.87 mi | Combines a 4,000-ft main straight with a winding technical section |
| Bike Loop | 2.86 mi | 19-turn motorcycle-optimized configuration (4.6 km) |
Events and race weekends
NCM Motorsports Park was built to serve Corvette owners and the wider enthusiast community rather than a single fixed pro-racing calendar, so its highest-profile activity centers on National Corvette Museum anniversary events, Corvette-specific driving programs, and SCCA regional and national events such as the SCCA Shootout. The track otherwise runs a steady schedule of club racing, HPDE and manufacturer ride-and-drive events through the year.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Corvette Museum anniversary celebration events | Corvette / NCM | August-September | |
| SCCA Shootout / regional events | SCCA | — |
Getting there and parking
The track sits adjacent to I-65 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, roughly midway between Nashville and Louisville. Nashville International is the closer and more convenient gateway airport for most visitors, a little over an hour's drive away.
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · about 75 min drive
- Louisville International Airport (SDF) · about 105 min drive
Hotels and camping near NCM Motorsports Park (National Corvette Museum)
NCM Motorsports Park offers on-site RV and dry camping directly at the track, making it one of the more self-contained track-day destinations in the region, while Bowling Green itself has a full range of chain hotels a short drive away for visitors who prefer not to camp.
Where to look
Bowling Green, Kentucky, which has a wide range of hotels within about 10-15 minutes of the track.
Camping
Dry camping is available on-site for a nightly fee, bookable in advance online or paid on arrival.
RV
22 full-hookup RV sites (30-amp and 50-amp premium options) are available on-site, along with camper rentals through a Candela Campers partnership; amenities include restrooms, hot showers and overnight security.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
NCM Motorsports Park is a working HPDE and club-racing venue as well as a Corvette-brand destination. Chin Track Days and other regional organizers run frequent HPDE weekends, SCCA and NASA hold club racing and time-trial events, and the on-site Corvette Experience offers ride-alongs and driving programs in Corvette models. The track is also the official partner facility of the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School (based primarily at Spring Mountain, Nevada), reflecting the venue's close ties to General Motors and Corvette Racing.
Who runs days here
Typical cost: HPDE / open-track days at NCM Motorsports Park typically run in the range of $200-450 per day, per regional track-day organizers
Spectator guide
As a purpose-built enthusiast and driving-school facility rather than a large grandstand venue, NCM Motorsports Park emphasizes close, paddock-level access over formal spectator seating, and its adjacency to the National Corvette Museum gives visitors a combined attraction beyond the track itself.
Weather
- Jun-Aug: hot, humid Kentucky summer, highs often in the upper 80s to low 90s°F
- Sep: warm days and cooler evenings around the Museum's anniversary events
History of NCM Motorsports Park (National Corvette Museum)
Origins
NCM Motorsports Park was built as a companion facility to the National Corvette Museum, which sits nearby in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the birthplace city of the Chevrolet Corvette assembly plant. The 186-acre track opened in 2014 during the Museum's 20th-anniversary celebration, with Corvette Racing and its longtime racing partner Pratt & Miller advising on the layout, deliberately incorporating features reminiscent of the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, including a Mulsanne-style straight, kink and corner on one of the park's alternate configurations.
Corvette ties and partnerships
Alongside its opening, the National Corvette Museum announced a partnership naming the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School as the official performance driving school of the Museum and NCM Motorsports Park, tying the new Kentucky facility to Fellows' long-running program based at Spring Mountain in Nevada. The track was designed from the outset to combine two circuits, a two-mile, 13-turn West Circuit and a one-mile, 10-turn East Circuit, into a 3.15-mile Grand Full Course, giving organizers flexibility across everything from Corvette owner events to full club racing weekends.
Present day
Today NCM Motorsports Park functions as both a Corvette-brand destination, home to the on-site Corvette Experience ride-along and driving program, and a genuinely active regional racing and HPDE venue. Chin Track Days and other organizers run frequent track days, SCCA holds regional and national events including its Shootout program, and the addition of on-site RV and dry camping has made the track a self-contained weekend destination for road-course enthusiasts visiting south-central Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
How long is NCM Motorsports Park?+
The Grand Full Course, combining the West and East circuits, is 3.15 miles; standalone configurations range from the 1-mile East Circuit to the 2-mile West Circuit, plus a 1.97-mile Le Mans Loop and a motorcycle-specific Bike Loop.
Is NCM Motorsports Park connected to the National Corvette Museum?+
Yes. The track was built as a companion facility to the Museum, opened during its 20th-anniversary celebration in 2014, and hosts the on-site Corvette Experience driving program.
Can the public drive NCM Motorsports Park?+
Yes. Chin Track Days and other organizers run regular HPDE events, and SCCA and NASA hold club racing and time-trial weekends at the track.
Is there camping at NCM Motorsports Park?+
Yes. The track offers 22 full-hookup RV sites plus dry camping on-site, along with camper rentals through a partnership with Candela Campers.
Where is NCM Motorsports Park located?+
In Bowling Green, Kentucky, adjacent to I-65, roughly midway between Nashville and Louisville.
What is the Le Mans Loop at NCM Motorsports Park?+
An alternate track configuration designed with input from Corvette Racing and Pratt & Miller to echo features of the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, including a Mulsanne-style straight, kink and corner.
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Facts checked against 4 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.