The Hilton Charlotte University Place is ideally located walking distance to the Shoppes at University featuring many different dinning and shopping venues.
The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is pleased to announce that the Hilton Charlotte University Place has been named the official race hotel for the upcoming ADRL Dragstock IX at zMAX Dragway.
Marking the ADRL’s debut at the state-of-the-art track and serving as the seventh race on the 10-stop ADRL Tour, the highly-anticipated event takes place on Aug. 4-5.
The Hilton Charlotte University Place will be partnering with the ADRL and offering a special discounted rate of $89.95 per night for a room with a king size bed or two double beds. The discount provides savings of more than 50 percent off the regular nightly rate and is good for all ADRL fans, teams and sponsors.
The partnership will allow fans and race teams the opportunity to stay at one of the area’s premier hotels, which is also located less than five miles from zMAX Dragway.
“We’re very excited for this event and to be working with the ADRL for the first time,†Hilton Charlotte Group Sales Manager Rich Shoener said. “It’s a great location to the track and a number of things in the Charlotte area, and we are hoping to fill it up with ADRL fans and teams over the race weekend.
“As one of the only full-service hotels in the area, we consider ourselves the leader of the pack.â€
Annually recognized a top hotel in the Charlotte area, the Hilton Charlotte University Place serves as a luxurious destination for ADRL teams, fans and sponsors. Located on a picturesque man-made lake, the hotel is conveniently situated next to the Shoppes at 
University, which feature more than 80 different dining and shopping venues in a tranquil lake setting.
The Hilton Charlotte University Place also recently completed a $14.5 million renovation and offers a variety of first-class services, including free parking, complimentary continental breakfast and an on-site transportation and rental company.
It offers a variety of first-class amenities as well, including a renovated pool, fitness center, spacious and modern rooms that include free wi-fi, and superior hotel full-service dining. The hotel is centrally-located and is just 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown Charlotte.
“We are thrilled to make this announcement for the ADRL’s debut in Charlotte and at zMAX Dragway. These is an unbelievable hotel and is the perfect place for fans, teams and sponsors to stay to help make their weekend a memorable one,†ADRL Executive Vice President Jeff Fortune said.
For more information on the Hilton Charlotte University Place, visit www.CharlotteUniversity.Hilton.com or contact (704) 547-7444.
Discount tickets for Dragstock IX at zMAX Dragway are also available while they last at all area O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. For more information on Dragstock IX, visit www.ADRL.us.
