In Colombia I was staying in a place so bad I was the only tenant. Shitsville, SC.
I did some shopping at an REI store in Charlotte then went to the NASCAR hall of fame. It was pretty good though I was a bit underwhelmed. It was interesting but probably better as a kid or taking a kid there.

 I didn't see KY Bush's Gibson in any of the display cases (NASCAR In joke: when presented with the winning trophy, which is a Gibson Guitar, he smashed it on the track trying to be like a rock star and thus earning my Life Time Wanker Award)

 To be honest I actually enjoyed going to the Rousch Fenway race HQ more as they had some great displays and, I imagine, all the race trophies and paraphernalia of a life of racing for a large team

The cars were not props, and there was a lot of them, as they are in the condition they ended the race in.

I had assumed the driver keeps the trophies??? Maybe they had donated them - I am not sure.
After that and having a look at the Richard Petty Motorsports base which is right next door I had a look at the race track then drove to a town called Marion.
I just had the best BBQ ribs I have ever had and am sitting in the car leaching wifi from the inevitable town McDonald's.

Half rack(10) ribs are on the left plate. I ate them with a fork they were that tender and juicy. Nuggety things are made of corn and are quite nice. I didn't touch the beans and the round balls are called Hushpuppies - unidentifiable ingredients but tasty. Right plate has cheesy fries covered in their BBQ pulled pork: Unbelievable. They are more like Australian chips and not the usual thin greasy french fries. Next hotel I stay at I will post more as I am missing some good days on some WWII Museums.