MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- One of Myrtle Beach's most popular off-season events is leaving the city after a 23-year run, organizers announced Wednesday.

"Why move? Because we had to. We simply couldn't keep the event going in Myrtle Beach. We tried, but year after year it became harder to operate and impossible to grow," a Mustang Week spokesman said on Facebook. "Mustang Week deserves better than that."

The event is shifting to Charlotte Motor Speedway's zMAX Dragway, and will be held next year Aug. 26 through Aug. 29.

"Charlotte wants Mustang Week, and they are giving us the space and support to go big," event organizers said. "That means drag racing, drifting, burnouts, autocross, cruising and an awesome show all in one place."

Launched in 2002, as a cruise-in style family functio

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