Mooresville easily blends the slow life with an on-ramp to the fast lane. Nearly 20,000 residents of this unique city find that while its history and culture are carefully preserved in its buildings located downtown.

From railroad town to textile center to Race City, USA - through years of change Mooresville has kept a strong sense of its past. The city is  now home to more than 60 NASCAR teams and racing related businesses including Dale Earnhardt, Inc., and Penske Racing South. The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame is located in Mooresville and serves as the official visitor's center. It is also home to NASCAR's NASCAR Technical Institute. 

While Mooresville may be inland, it would be difficult to find a better place to put your fresh water recreational skills to task. With its western boundary on the stunning 35,500- acre Lake Norman, Mooresville has incredible access to one of North Carolina¿s premier recreational destinations. Boasting 532 miles of shoreline and average depths of 25 feet, Lake Norman is the perfect spot for sailing, boating, swimming, fishing or just relaxing in the Tar Heel sun. So if you¿re ready to find a home in a place that sets the example in southern hospitality mixed with great economic and recreational opportunities, you will find just what you need and more in Mooresville.

If you¿re not quite up to speed with racing, then Mooresville won¿t leave you at the recreational starting line. The city operates nine parks, seven tennis courts, eight basketball courts, six lighted ball fields and a lighted gym for a variety of sports. Classes are regularly scheduled for youth and adults in creative arts, athletics and fitness. Additionally, the 50,000-square-foot Lowe¿s YMCA has something for everyone to enjoy.