Richard Childress Racing Museum

Richard Childress Racing Museum is a NASCAR racing museum in Welcome that displays race cars, trophies, and automotive equipment in a former racing workshop building. The exhibition includes vehicles from different decades of motorsport and extensive technical displays.

The facility was founded in 2003 after Richard Childress transformed his original racing workshop, where his team secured six NASCAR Cup Series championships. The location is closely tied to the development of modern professional racing in the United States.

The museum holds the largest collection of Dale Earnhardt's black number 3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet, including the car that won the 1998 Daytona 500 race. This collection draws racing fans from across the region who come to see these vehicles up close.

The museum is located on a 52-acre RCR campus with ample parking for visitors. The facility is easily accessible and has multiple pathways through the different exhibition areas.

A dedicated conservation gallery displays mounted wildlife specimens and supports organizations like Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This collection links motorsport history with wildlife protection and offers visitors an unexpected perspective.

Inception: May 2003

GPS coordinates: 35.90694,-80.25472

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03