Motorsport Management Summer Program
Accelerate Abbey 2025: Ignite Your Motorsport Career
Experience the thrill of motorsports at Belmont Abbey College, home to the nation’s premier motorsport management program. Accelerate Abbey 2025 is a one-of-a-kind summer camp for rising high school juniors and seniors passionate about racing and eager to explore a career in the motorsport industry.
Spend an unforgettable week living in our campus dormitories near Charlotte, NC. Engage in hands-on coursework covering operations, communications, sales, leadership, and marketing, and dive into the history of NASCAR, NHRA, Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA, and dirt track racing—guided by industry experts and our dedicated faculty.
Get ready for action-packed days with excursions to motorsport hotspots like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Motor Speedway, professional team shops, and a go-karting night. You’ll even meet industry professionals who can spark your curiosity of future career. The week wraps up with a thrilling case study challenge, where you’ll team up to solve a real-world motorsports problem and present your ideas to an industry pro.
UPCOMING DATES:
July 6-12, 2025
Program Highlights
- Limited Spots: Only 24 seats for 2025—reserve your spot now!
- Residential Experience: Live in Belmont Abbey College dorms (built in 2024) for a true college experience.
- Expert-Led Courses: Explore The Development of the Motorsport Industry and Career Paths in Motorsports.
- Career Skills: Gain insights into operations, communications, sales, leadership, and marketing.
- Racing Legacy: Discover the evolution of NASCAR, NHRA, F1, IndyCar, IMSA, and dirt track racing.
- Case Study Challenge: Team up in groups of four to tackle a motorsports case study challenge and present it to industry professionals.
- Exclusive Excursions: Enjoy go-karting, track tours, team shop visits, and Charlotte’s racing attractions.
About the Accelerate Abbey 2025 Program
High school students who will have completed two years of high school by summer 2025 (Class of 2026 & 2027) are welcome. Whether you’re local to the Charlotte area or joining us from across the country, we invite you to experience this program at Belmont Abbey College.
In-Person Session
The total cost of our in-person session is $950.
This covers:
- Room and board on campus
- All meals
- Classroom sessions with Motorsport faculty
- Excursions and transportation to motorsport and recreational activities
- Program materials
Note: Travel costs to and from Belmont, NC, are not included.
If you attend Accelerate Abbey 2025 and later enroll in Belmont Abbey’s undergraduate motorsport management program, the camp’s full cost will be reimbursed as a scholarship!
In-person session: July 6-12, 2025
If you are interested in getting more information about our Accelerate Abbey summer program, be sure to reach out to Dr. Trey Cunningham or contact our institution to learn more!
Dr. Trey Cunningham
TreyCunningham@bac.edu
More About the Experience
- Morning and Afternoon Classes: The Development of Motorsport Industry and Career Paths in Motorsports.
- Case-Study Competition presented to industry professionals.
Visit the NASCAR Hall-of-Fame, Charlotte MotorSpeedway, several team headquarters and facilities, carting night, and Charlotte area tracks and racing-related attractions.
Reserve Your Spot for a Week of Fun and Adventures
With just 24 spots available for summer 2025, don’t miss out! This isn’t just a camp—it’s your chance to live motorsports and accelerate your career in the industry.
When it comes to payment, be sure to check out our available options. You can reserve your spot for $150, pay in full, or elect to use one of our payment plans. Full tuition is due by June 30th. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus for a week full of learning and exploring your future career in the motorsport industry.
