RULES FOR VISITORS

Fans attending the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway are required to comply with all event policies set by the organizers. Security teams are present throughout the venue to help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Prohibited items

For safety and operational reasons, certain items are not allowed inside the Speedway. Anything that could endanger others, interfere with the event, or disrupt the race weekend is strictly forbidden. This also includes merchandise or tickets intended for resale.

All guests must pass through security screening at the entrances. Refusing inspection may result in denied entry without a refund. To prevent delays or confiscation at the gates, it’s strongly advised to check the Speedway’s official prohibited-items list before arriving.

While the list below is not exhaustive, it highlights the most commonly restricted items:

• Aerosol cans (except sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
• Animals or pets (excluding service animals)
• Firearms of any kind
• Collapsible chairs
• Displays of the Confederate flag
• Dry ice
• Fireworks or explosives
• Foam or hard-sided coolers (any size)
• Projectiles such as frisbees, balloons, or beach balls
• Glass or ceramic containers
• Illegal substances
• Knives longer than 3 inches (closed) or 6 inches (open)
• Laser pointers, air horns, or other noisemakers
• Obscene or inappropriate clothing
• Seat cushions containing metal parts
• Selfie sticks
• Skateboards, bicycles, hoverboards, or roller skates
• Tripods and monopods (fixed or collapsible)
• Umbrellas
• Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
• Multi-tools with blades longer than 3 inches
• Wagons

What you can bring

To keep your visit smooth and stress-free, it’s best to pack light and bring only essentials. A phone, portable charger, or spare batteries, some cash, and your tickets for each day are usually all you need. Adults should carry valid photo identification, and it’s recommended that children also have ID.

Keeping your belongings minimal helps speed up security checks and gives you more time to enjoy the race-day atmosphere.

The following items are permitted inside the Speedway:

• Bags (maximum of two per person, up to 18" × 18" × 14")
• Cameras, binoculars, scanners, and headsets (worn or carried in a bag)
• Cigarettes and lighters
• Clothing and blankets
• Flags (national flags on pencil-sized wooden sticks; must not obstruct views)
• Food and drinks (sealed, pre-packaged; alcoholic beverages allowed unless restricted by state law; no glass; permitted in soft-sided coolers up to 14" × 14" × 14")
• Ice
• Tablets, iPads, and laptop computers
• Insulated cups (up to 64 oz.)
• Seat cushions without metal components
• Service animals
• Strollers
• Sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and bug spray (aerosol, gel, or liquid)