UNCC has a Motorsports Engineering program there in the heart of NASCAR country. I wish they'd had this program when I started college. I could get in state tuition, and UNCC is only a couple hours from where I've lived most of my life.
To top it off, look who just joined their staff! I'm very tempted to see if they allow 'continuing education' students, I'd love to take an engine design class with The Man himself!
http://www.coe.uncc.edu/college/vizard.htm

link to the program:
http://www.mees.uncc.edu/motorsprt/index.html