Charlotte, N.C. – On Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 27, CATS will operate bus service from the LYNX Blue Line J.W. Clay Boulevard/UNC Charlotte Station to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Monster Energy All Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600.
The bus service will begin the day of the race at noon and will operate every 20 minutes until 6:00 p.m. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations at the Speedway will be near the track’s entrance.
Roundtrip fare for the LYNX Blue Line is $4.40, and the ticket can be used to board the “Speedway Shuttle.” Tickets can easily be purchased from ticket vending machines located at each light rail station or from the CATS Pass mobile app. Customers parking at J.W. Clay Boulevard/UNC Charlotte or University City Boulevard parking decks must have a valid pass in order to use the park and ride.
When customers arrive at the J.W. Clay Boulevard/UNC Charlotte Station, they should use the crosswalk or pedestrian bridge to access the parking garage. The bus stop for the Speedway Shuttle is located at the bus bay behind the deck. Customers should board the bus with the headway sign that reads “Speedway Shuttle.”