The Charlotte Motor Speedway has become a racing destination, and the addition of the new 10/10ths Motor Club track adds another layer of racing fun.

Located outside two corners of the main track, the new 10/10ths club track enjoyed its Grand Opening on April 4th and 5th. The Saturday event kicked off with a concourse display as part of the Heritage Invitational, with amazing cars from every era on display. These are the ten oldest cars presented at this event, taking us back to a bygone era.

1911 Cadillac 30

This 1911 Cadillac 30 is a meticulously cared-for vehicle that was the oldest vehicle on display at the 10/10ths Concourse showcase. Finished in a gorgeous blue with white wheels, this car is a sure head-turner wherever it goes, allowing onlookers to enjoy the early days of the American automotive industry.

1912 Mercer Type 35 Raceabout

The 1912 Mercer Type 35 Raceabout has an old-school roadster look that you might expect to see on racetracks in the early part of the 20th century. This gorgeous yellow and black car showcases the look of an early era and a set of wooden wheels that harken back to that early time on the road and track.

1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

This 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost hasn’t sat on its laurels in hiding. The owners have driven this 29LK model more than 200,000 miles over their 40 years of ownership, which is a true testament to the car’s reliability and longevity. The ownerss admit to always taking challenging backroads during their journeys, which makes the driving more impressive. This car has been to Alaska, South Africa, and several European countries as an amazing show car.

1925 Miller Junior 8

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum presented an incredible car with a wonderful history at the Heritage Invitational Concourse. This 1925 Miller Junior 8, wearing Number 1 and painted in light blue, is the car Dave Lewis drove to second place in the 1925 Indianapolis 500, averaging a speed of 109 MPH.

1929 Duesenberg Model J Roadster

This Duesenberg has a Murphy Convertible Coupe build and was purchased in 1928 when it appeared at the New York Automobile Salon. It was bought for $13,500 at the time, which might be a drop in the bucket today, but it was a hefty sum at the time. The first owner, Humphrey W. Chadbourne, added a spotlight, electric siren, Martin Cord tires, and an HWC monogram to each door.

1929 Auburn 8-90

This 1929 Auburn 8-90 is an incredibly impressive car. It was purchased in Quebec, Canada, in 2018 and took two-and-a-half years to restore at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Factory in Broken Arrow, OK. The owner purchased this car in February 2024, adding another amazing car to his collection.

1930 Packard 740

If you were to build an old-school speedster hot rod, you might consider restoring a car like this 1930 Packard 740. Decked out in graphics showing off the name of the owner and his location along with the word “Speedster” on the side, it’s easy to understand the goal of this car. It’s a classic racing machine that seems ready to challenge others in its class, even today.

1931 Auburn 8-98A

The owner is certainly in the spirit of his car, wearing a period outfit that matches the car perfectly. In fact, he makes the joke that he had the outfit first and painted the car to match, which could very well be true. Regardless, this car and its owner give you the Peaky Blinders vibe that remind you of the pure style and gentlemanly fashion of the time.

1932 Ford Roadster

This 1932 Ford Roadster is what you think of when you imagine racing heritage in the 1930s. The beautiful tan and leather look gives the car a subtle style that is offset by the incredible white wall tires and seemingly detached wheels. This was the look of a road car that could be taken to the track for some serious fun.

1932 Ford Coupe

The 1932 Ford Coupe on display proudly wears a flaming paint motif with red and tan that dark back to black at the doors. This car bears the number 199 and looks as if its been part of many races in its time. The small amount of oxidation around the front roofline hint at time gone by and a bit of rough driving, which can be admirable in a car that many owners would only offer as showpieces.

1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

This 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 was one of the last of 188 8Cs built during that run of the famous car. Alfa Romeo has since resurrected the name, but nothing is quite like the original. This car is known as the “Wrigley Special” because the racing team that drove it used chewing gum to plug a puncture that developed in the tank during a race. They weren’t allowed to fix the problem with tools but could put a piece of gum in the hole every time the car came to the pits. This allowed Luigi Chinetti and Phillipe Etancelin to win the 1934 24 Hours of Le Mans.

1935 SS Cars Limited One Airline

The owners are lovers of Jaguar vehicles from every era, and this SS is certainly one of the earliest examples of what a proper Jag was. The couple worked on the car for 25 years and owned it for 26 before the machine made its way to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2021. It was essentially a barn find when they located the car, and it had to have the frame rebuilt before making the journey from the U.K. to the U.S.