Ground Vehicles & Automotive

North Carolina’s world-class motorsports industry is well-positioned to meet the military’s existing and emerging requirements. Specifically, the motorsports industry’s capabilities in research and development, automotive engineering, rapid prototyping and new product development make it uniquely suited to meet the requirements of the United States military to sustain and modernize its tactical vehicle fleet. Businesses in North Carolina that are engaged in any aspect of motorsports or the automotive industry should contact the North Carolina Military Business Center for connection to military-related vehicle and other equipment opportunities.

NCMBC-Hosted Webinars and In-Person Events

• March 18-19, 2026 – Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems Summit
• June 9, 2026 – Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
• September 15, 2026 – Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
• December 8, 2026 – Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum

State Resources.

• North Carolina State Industrial Expansion Solutions
• North Carolina Motorsports Association

Key Contracts and Prime Vendors

• GM Defense
• Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions
• RCR Manufacturing Solutions
• Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions

Key Buying Agencies

• Defense Logistics Agency, Land and Maritime
• US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Industry Contact:

• Rick Gilmore, gilmorer@ncmbc.us