Cars & Automotive
Aviation Heritage Park
1630 Three Springs Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY
A memorial to all distinguished aviators who have called South Central Kentucky home, Aviation Heritage Park currently features a F-4D Phantom II #550, a plane with historic significance. Brigadier General Dan Cherry, a Bowling Green native, was at the controls on April 16, 1972 when he shot down a North Vietnamese Mig-21 during the Vietnam War. Tune in to FM Station 89.3 at the Park to hear more about the aircraft and their pilots! Address listed is physical address only. Visit aviationheritagepark.com for contact info.
Ballance MotoX
13101 Louisville Road (Map & Directions)
Oakland, KY 42159
270-792-RACE (7223)
The first state-of-the-art motocross facility in the southeast. The natural terrain 1.3 mile lighted track was designed by nine-time GNCC National Champion Bill Ballance. Riding schools for quads and dirt bikes are available for all skill levels by highly trained instructors. Call or visit website for more information, directions and schedule of events.
Hours: Hours and prices vary by event.
Beech Bend Raceway
598 Beech Bend Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-7634
Beech Bend has an auto racing facility that is nationally recognized for its drag strip as well as an oval track for stock car racing. Race car enthusiasts can enjoy Stock Car racing on Saturday nights, Fun Racing on Tuesday and Friday nights, NHRA drag racing on Sundays and national automotive events throughout the year.
Hours: Hours and prices vary by event.
GM Corvette Assembly Plant
600 Corvette Drive (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Reservations 270-745-8019, Information 270-745-8419
Every Corvette made in the world today is produced in Bowling Green. Here you can see the step by step production of America's favorite sports car. Group tours by reservation only. Free for school groups 4th-8th grade, active military and GM employees & retirees. Tours closed on holidays. Tour times subject to change without notice, call before traveling long distances. No cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, purses, backpacks or fanny packs allowed. Closed toe shoes only. Children must be seven years or older & school groups must be 4th grade or above.
Hours: *IMPORTANT NOTICE* NEW TOUR TIMES & DAYS!! Please call ahead for plant closure dates as internal business matters can cause unexpected cancellation of tours. Public Tours ($7) Mon.-Thur. 8:30am, 11:30am, 12:45pm and 2:00pm CST. *Tours will be given on the following Fridays in February 2010: February 5, February 12, and February 26
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-7973 / 800-53-VETTE (83883)
This newly expanded and renovated 115,000 sq. ft. showcase to America's sports car features over 70 Corvettes displayed in periodic settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic race track! See classics in mint condition, one-of-a-kind prototypes that never went into production & modern-day wonders of engineering and design. Be among the first to try the brand new Driving Simulators, then continue the interaction as you test your skills by fueling up and changing tires at the "Pit Crew Challenge" exhibit. See rare collectibles and memorabilia before sitting behind the wheel of a Corvette and registering to drive one home. Enjoy shopping in the Corvette Store which offers a wide selection of apparel, collectibles, home and gift items.
Hours: Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week year-round except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Race World
255 Cumberland Trace Road (Map & Directions)
Bowling Green, KY 42103
270-781-RACE (7223)
Race World, a one-of-a-kind attraction featured in Southern Living as where you don't just watch the races, you ride the races. Offering the entire family something to remember. Two race tracks with scale stock cars themed after your favorite driver. A fully complemented game room with the latest in electronic entertainment and one of the most famous Dale Earnhardt race cars on display; the actual car that had the flat tire while leading the Daytona 500 with 1/2 a lap to go. Closed all rain days.
Hours: Mar.-Memorial Day and Labor Day-Nov. Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 12-11pm, Sun. 12-9pm; Memorial Day - Labor Day Tue.-Thur. 5-9pm, Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 12-11pm, Sun. 12-9pm
