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Alan D. Kulwicki Motorsports Laboratory

Underbird-25 is officially unveiled. Dressed in a tribute paint scheme honoring Alan Kulwicki, UB-25 carries the legacy of a driver who did it differently, methodical, relentless and driven by purpose.

UNC Charlotte Motorsports is located in the heart of NASCAR country and is the first stop for employers hiring interns and entry level engineers.

The UNC Charlotte Alan D. Kulwicki Motorsports Laboratory is named after the 1992 Winston Cup Champion and engineer, Alan Kulwicki. The Alan D. Kulwicki Motorsports Laboratory offers students 6800 square feet of training space, one of the largest in the Southeast.

Our program is rigorous and well respected in the automotive and racing industries. We offer one of the most innovative “hands-on” programs available in the U.S., allowing our students to be some of the most qualified applicants in motorsports. The cars built and raced by our students are their own design. Student designed. Student built. Student raced.

We ensure that our students have the opportunity to learn the theory that will help them on the race track or in an automotive manufacturing facility. They are exposed to some of the most well respected professionals in the racing and automotive industries, adding high level practical experience as a potential part of the training.

Fast Facts and Faster Cars

See what sets UNC Charlotte Motorsports Engineering apart, from our deep NASCAR connections and industry partnerships to our race-ready location and specialized engineering degree.

Built for the Track
Nearly a quarter of NASCAR Cup Series race engineers are graduates of the university
In NASCAR Country
We’re only 5 miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway and within one hour from most NASCAR teams
A Pipeline to Industry
We’re the first stop for employers hiring interns and entry level engineers
Racing Focused
UNC Charlotte offers one of the nation’s only engineering bachelor degrees focused on motorsports

Explore Undergraduate Motorsports Concentration

Admission, progression and complete program requirements are available on the Academic Program pages and in the official University Catalog.

Learn more about the concentration

In Honor of Our Benefactor

UNC Charlotte’s connection to the legacy of Alan Kulwicki began in 1994, when R.J. Reynolds and racing fans came together to establish the Alan Kulwicki Memorial Scholarship. Awarded annually to an outstanding high school senior with an interest in racing who plans to study mechanical engineering at UNC Charlotte, the four-year scholarship honors Kulwicki’s lasting impact on motorsports and engineering.

Kulwicki was the first full-time stock car driver to earn a college engineering degree. A trailblazer in the modern era of NASCAR, he became the first college graduate to win the NASCAR season championship and the first person to both own and drive for his own team. A passionate advocate for engineering and science education, Kulwicki inspired a new generation of motorsports engineers. His legacy continues to shape the racing industry and UNC Charlotte’s role in it.

Get To Know Us

Meet the people, places and experiences that make UNC Charlotte Motorsports Engineering unique, from our state-of-the-art Kulwicki Motorsports Lab to the students and alumni who are making their mark on the racing industry.

Contact Us

James Fox

Research Operations Manager, Kulwicki Lab
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
jfox66@charlotte.edu
704-687-7306
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