Dirt racing takes over Concord for three days: the World Short Track Championship runs at The Dirt Track at Charlotte from Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31, 2026, with hot laps and qualifying opening the weekend on Thursday at 5:00 PM ET. More than 400 entries across 10 classes are expected on the 0.386-mile red clay oval. See more Charlotte events this weekend.
Event Details
- Dates: Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Starts: Thursday hot laps and qualifying from 5:00 PM ET
- Venue: The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Charlotte Motor Speedway)
- Address: 5500 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027
- Tickets: Friday adult general admission $15 in advance, Saturday $20, two-day pass $30; kids 12 and under free. Free parking
Ten Classes on the Red Clay
The World Short Track Championship packs the pits with Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models, USA Street Stocks, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Sport Compacts, 525 and 602 Late Models, plus Monster Mini Stock Association and Monster Thunder Bomber divisions. With capacity for 14,000 fans, it is one of the biggest grassroots weekends on the dirt calendar.
Know Before You Go
The Dirt Track sits across from the main Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, about 30 minutes northeast of Uptown Charlotte. Parking is free. More Charlotte sports that week: Charlotte Checkers hockey on November 6.
Tickets
Tickets for the World Short Track Championship are available through the official ticket page. Browse more Charlotte events and sports across the Carolinas.
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