April 03 - Black Mamba on Display

Elvis Presley’s 1975 Ferrari Dino 308GT4 Coupe made its way from Graceland in Memphis to Charlotte Motor Speedway, for the April 3 to 5 2025. The sleek, black-on-black, Italian-made masterpiece nicknamed "Black Mamba" will be on display all weekend, giving fans an up-close look at one of the king’s prized rides.

“In the entertainment world, there is no bigger name than Elvis Presley,” said Greg Walter, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “To be able to showcase a piece of his personal car collection at AutoFair is to relive an iconic era of music history and pay tribute to his legendary life and career. We can’t wait to welcome fans to reconnect with Elvis through this rare piece of history.”

Unlike most of his personal collection – which Presley bought new – he made an exception for this Ferrari, which he purchased for US$21,000 in October 1976, simply because he loved the way it handled on the road.

The story of Presley’s Ferrari Dino is almost as iconic as the singer himself. After being named an honorary captain of the Memphis Police Department in 1976, he equipped the Ferrari with dashboard police lights. Staying true to his larger-than-life persona, instead of pulling people over to issue tickets, he was known to tell them to slow down and leave them with an autograph as opposed to a fine.

"We are excited to be working with the team at Charlotte Motor Speedway to bring Elvis back to AutoFair,” said Angie Marchese, Vice President of Graceland Archives and Exhibits. “Elvis was such a car guy and being able to showcase one of his cars at this prestigious track is always special. Elvis’ 1975 Ferrari has traveled the world, and we are thrilled to be able to bring it to North Carolina to share with car enthusiasts.”

Officials from Elvis Presley’s Graceland will also be on site at Charlotte Motor Speedway throughout the AutoFair weekend to share history of the King, the car and other special artifacts from the legendary crooner’s career. AutoFair guests will also have the opportunity to learn about exclusive tour opportunities at Graceland.

For more about the AutoFair visit the >>> Charlotte Motorway Speedway website. 

Delayed Reality

Layered Reality has announced that the highly anticipated opening of Elvis Evolution, the immersive experience centered around the life and music of Elvis Presley, has been postponed to July 18, 2025. The delay is due to the bankruptcy of a third-party supplier, which has led to unforeseen complications.

According to the organization, the decision was made with great care. “We have mobilized a global team to complete the specialized work. This decision was not taken lightly, but was necessary to deliver a world-class show – one that does justice to the legend of Elvis,” Layered Reality said.

Fans who bought a ticket received this message: Dear Elvis fans, we are so deeply sorry to have to move the opening date of Elvis Evolution. This is due to unforeseen delays caused by an outside vendor going into administration. By adjusting the opening date of the experience to 18 July 2025, we will ensure we deliver the world class experience that Elvis' legacy deserves.

We've spent the past few weeks mobilising a team across the globe to finalise this highly specialised work. Please know that this decision has not been taken lightly, and we are doing everything we can to minimise the disruption and, most of all, ensure we deliver a show fit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Your tickets are still valid and you can select a new date and time by visiting: 
https://elvisevolution.seetickets.com/CustomerService

We really do sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused...

(Source: Graceland / Charlotte Motorway Speedway / Layered Reality / UEPS / ElvisMatters)