In 2002, museum founder, Dale Walksler, had a vision. His vision was a new location, a new look, and a new structure for his 35-year collection of rare American motorcycles and automobiles. A custom built structure was designed for the 230-vehicle collection in the lovely community of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, located just a few miles off of I-40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Maggie Valley is a quiet community of 400 people nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The facility resides on a 46-acre site and is located above a ten-foot retaining wall cut into the mountainside. The interior of the facility has several unique features. A few of these features are a working 1920’s era shop, a special exhibit that has been created for the glory of the hillclimber history and a gallery of memorabilia, artwork, and literature which bring the full effect of the museum to life.

A 7500 square foot mezzanine houses American Dirt Track history. Below the mezzanine, a 10,000 square foot section displays the automobile collection, which is described as a "decade collection of American motoring past." The facility also includes a first class restoration facility, gift shop, classrooms, and a library.