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Motor Action
National Corvette Museum
Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week year-round except Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. • I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7973 or (800) 53-VETTE • www.corvettemuseum.com
This 68,000 sq. ft. showcase to America’s
sports car features over 70 Corvettes showcased in periodic settings
including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic
race track! See classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes
that never went into production & modern-day wonders of engineering
and design. Interact and test your skills by fueling up and changing
tires at the new “Pit Crew Challenge” exhibit, enjoy
a film in the Chevy Theater and see rare collectibles and memorabilia.
Sit behind the wheel of a Corvette and register to drive one home.
Enjoy shopping in the Corvette Store which offers a wide selection
of apparel, collectibles, home and gift items.
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GM
Corvette / Cadillac XLR Assembly Plant
Public Tours Monday-Friday at 9 am, 11:30 am and 1:15 pm ONLY •
I-65, exit 28
Reservations (270) 745-8019 • Information (270) 745-8419 •
Tours are $5 per person
www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com
Group tours by reservation only. Free for school
groups 4th-8th grade, active military and GM employees & retirees.
Tours closed on holidays and 11/6/07, 11/12/07, 11/22/07-11/23/07,
12/24/07-12/31/07, 1/1/08, 1/21/08, 4/4/08, 4/7/08, 5/26/08, 6/30/08-7/11/08.
Tour times subject to change without notice, call before traveling
long distances. Every Corvette made today in the world is produced
in Bowling Green. Here you can see the step by step production of
America’s favorite sports car along with Cadillac’s
XLR. No cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, purses, backpacks
or fanny packs allowed. Closed toe shoes only. Children must be
seven years or older & school groups must be 4th grade or above.
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Beech Bend Raceway
Raceway open March-November. Hours and prices vary by event•
I-65, exit 28
(270) 781-7634 • www.beechbend.com
Beech Bend has an auto racing facility that is nationally
recognized for its drag strip as well as an oval track for stock
car racing. Race car enthusiasts can enjoy Stock Car racing on Saturday
nights, Fun Racing on Tuesday and Friday nights, NHRA drag racing
on Sundays and national automotive events throughout the year.
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July 18-20, 2008 marks the 27th Annual National
Corvette Homecoming at the Sloan Convention Center. Corvette Car
Show; Sans Pariel Show; Muscle Car Auction; Drag Racing; Car Corral
open to all makes and models; Corvette-GM Vendors; Seminars; Ladies
World; All Corvette Parade; GM Car Show; Open Cruise-In.
2009 Dates: July 17,18,19.
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Ballance MotoX
Open March through November
(270) 792-RACE • www.ballancemotox.com
Bowling Green's newest attraction is the first state-of-the-art
motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile
lighted track was designed by six-time GNCC National Champion Bill
Ballance. Riding schools for quads and dirt bikes are available
for all skill levels by highly trained instructors. Call or visit
website for more information, directions and schedule of events.
Hours and prices vary by event.
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Race
World
Open March-Memorial Day and Labor Day-November Friday 5-11pm, Saturday
12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tuesday-Friday
5-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm and Sunday 12-10pm.
I-65, exit 22, 255 Cumberland Trace
(270) 781-RACE • www.raceworld-bg.com
Race World, a one-of-a-kind attraction featured
in Southern Living as "where you don't just watch the races,
you ride the races." Offering the entire family something to
remember. Two race tracks with scale stock cars themed after your
favorite driver. A fully complemented game room with the latest
in electronic entertainment and one of the most famous Dale Earnhardt
race cars on display; the actual car that had the flat tire while
leading the Daytona 500 with 1/2 a lap to go. Closed all rain days.
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Wha Bah Steelhorse Ranch
2361 Russellville Road
(270) 782-6400
Lunch at 11am, Dinner at 5pm
Happy Hour 3-6pm
whabah.com
At WhaBah Steelhorse Ranch, you can be the cook!
Choose your entree & prepare it on our huge indoor grill. Grill
your Texas toast over the coals and munch while you show off your
“grill-master” skills! Pick your entree from our finest
selection of steak, chops or fresh seafood. Full service bar with
cold domestic and import beers on tap! Dine outdoors on our 1000
sq. ft. patio! Motorcycle friendly with lots of parking!
Weekly Events:
Mondays 5-9pm - Cruise-In with Classic Cars
Tuesdays 7-9pm - Corn Hole Tournaments
Wednesdays 5-10pm - Bike Night
Thursdays 5pm until close - Nashville Songwriters' Night
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