Charlotte Motor Speedway’s light show returns this month. Tickets cost $30+

The big picture: The massively popular Christmas light show drew thousands last year, often causing backups on the roads leading to the Concord-based racetrack. Now Speedway Christmas is back with 4 million lights along a four-mile course.

What to expect: As you drive along the course, the lights pair with holiday music, which you can play from your car radio. I went last year, and it was pretty magical.

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Dates: It’ll run daily from Nov. 19 to Jan. 16, except on the three days it’s closed: Dec. 7, 8 and 24.

Cost: Tickets start at $30 per car on Monday-Wednesday, $10 more than last year. On Thursday-Sunday, it costs $40 per car.

• Of note: These cars can be big (up to 15 people per car are allowed). Entry for buses cost $140 on Monday-Wednesday and $170 on Thursday-Sunday.
• Get your tickets here.

Here’s a preview:

Note: All of these photos are from the 2020 Speedway Christmas show.