The Ultimate Motorsport Experience for Everyone

RDU Motorplex

RDU Motorplex is a purpose-built, multi-discipline motorsports and driver development destination located in Butner, North Carolina. Drawing from the successful models of such as VIR and Atlanta Motorsports Park RDU Motorplex is engineered to serve as a catalyst for economic development, technical innovation, tourism, and public safety training in the region.

At the heart of Triangle RDU Motorplex is a professionally designed FIA-grade road course featuring dramatic elevation changes, complex corner profiles, and state-of-the-art safety infrastructure. Designed to attract both amateur and professional motorsports organizations, the track is optimized for IMSA-level homologation and club-level endurance events. A dedicated karting facility built to CIK/FIA standards will support youth development programs, local leagues, and national-level competition.

Facility Features Include:

 • 2+ mile FIA-grade road course with elevation changes and multiple configurations

 • CIK-certified karting track for youth racing, family fun, and competitive series

 • Skid pad and driver dynamics area for performance testing and emergency training

 • Performance testing zones for EVs, OEMs, and aftermarket suppliers

 • Garage and paddock complex with hospitality suites and observation decks

 • Garage condos and climate-controlled vehicle storage

 • Clubhouse with event spaces, classrooms, and catering facilities

 • EV charging stations and green infrastructure including solar integration

 • On-site STEM labs and education facilities for year-round youth programs

Programming at RDU Motorplex:

 • High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) and track days for the public

 • Endurance racing, sprint series, and time attack events

 • Corporate and team-building events for regional companies

 • Emergency vehicle operations training for police, fire, and EMS

 • Teen driving, defensive driving, and distracted driving education

 • Motorsports tech and engineering camps for K–12 and college students

 • Off-road driving trails for adventure experiences and tactical training

 • Private motorsports country club memberships for individuals and families

Economic & Community Impact:

RDU Motorplex is positioned as a regional hub for motorsports tourism and innovation. With its location adjacent to the Research Triangle and a short drive from both Raleigh-Durham and Greensboro, it will draw participants, spectators, and investors year-round. The facility is designed with community in mind—partnering with local schools, technical colleges, and law enforcement agencies to create hands-on training programs and career pathways in automotive technology, public safety, and STEM.

Just like Atlanta Motorsports Park has done for north Georgia, and VIR in Virginia RDU Motorplex will elevate Butner to a nationally recognized hub for performance, safety, and education—fueling economic development while respecting community values and environmental responsibility.