Road Course
★★★★☆
Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina, is a road course featuring a circuit of corners and braking zones. This venue offers SCCA, NASA, Track Days, Club Racing, and Autocross events. It stands among 34 motorsports venues within 75 miles, providing diverse options for enthusiasts in the region. For event times and the current schedule, call (803) 475-9000.
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Know Before You Go
- Gear requirements
- Track-day organizers typically require a Snell SA-2020 helmet (or newer), long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Many tracks have rental helmets for first-timers.
- Run groups
- Drivers are slotted into novice, intermediate, or advanced run groups based on pace and instructor sign-off. Group-jumping isn't permitted — you build up over time.
- Tech inspection
- Expect a pre-event tech form plus a visual gate check. Brake-fluid age, throttle return, battery tie-down, and seatbelt condition are the most common flags.
- Cost expectations
- HPDE / open-track days typically run $200-450 per day with 4-6 on-track sessions of 20-25 minutes each. Memberships at private clubs are substantially more.
- First-timer tip
- Most clubs require novices to ride with an instructor for the first day before being released solo. Sign up for instruction in advance — slots fill weeks ahead.