What can I say this Museum and race shops were very impressive. After having been to the DEI Museum and leaving there very depressed and disappointed, we decided to head to the RCR Museum hoping they would have more of the history and legacy of Dale Earnhardt Sr and we were not disappointed. RCR captured so much of the the driver, the entrepreneur, the friend and the man that Dale Earnhardt Sr was and is. It was an emotional and heart warming tribute. It really took us out of our depressed state we were in after leaving DEI. But this Museum is so much more. It take you through the history of Richard Childress, his business, his accomplishments, his family, his friends and so much more. What really impressed me so much was hearing Richard talk throughout the entire Museum and the various television clips of the history of special moments for RCR. Although you no longer can do it as there is no room, but they have allowed fans to sign on the walls in the hauler display in small blocks, it is beautiful. Just absolutely one of the best museums I have seen in the area, I would recommend this highly, especially if you are a Dale Earnhardt Sr fan.
The museum is surprisingly comprehensive in its scope when it comes to the history of stock car racing. You could visit here 2 or 3 times and still come away having learned more about this great American sport.
On any other day however, you will definitely enjoy the museum.
If your a Dale Earnhardt, a race, or a wildlife fan this a good place to visit.
I took 7th graders for an early summer field trip. I didn't realize the size of the complex and all there was to see. Lots of history and a beautiful collection of cars, trucks, hunting trophies. We got a backstage tour to see cars under various stages of construction, as well. The Earnhardt Sr. collection was beautiful. Even if you are not a race fan, I encourage a visit to this museum. This is a glimpse at the evolution of NASCAR racing, and an amazing opportunity to spark a child's interest in the mechanical engineering career.
What most people don’t realize is that the museum is just one building in a good-sized business park that is owned mostly by the Childress companies. The complex covers the entire gamut of team support from body shops, engine shops, parts and testing – it’s all here. Show up on an open house day and you get to see it all! DIY mechanics will drool over the engine shop that is so clean you could probably leave your sandwich laying on the work bench and it might taste better later :)
My first visit to the museum was actually in an official capacity as an IT vendor. Everyone there was “down-home” friendly and I certainly felt welcome even if I was on the job.
Enjoyed my trip here. Would have liked to have more explanation videos but otherwise I had a good time.
Richard Childress Racing Museum is a US Museum based in Lexington, North Carolina. Richard Childress Racing Museum is located at 236 Industrial Dr, Lexington, NC 27295, USA.
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