Buckle up for back-to-back weekends of high-octane excitement as The Dirt Track at Charlotte celebrates 25 years of dirt-slinging thrills with the World Short Track Championship and World of Outlaws World Finals. Across seven nights of racing, hundreds of drivers — from local legends to national stars — will battle for glory on Charlotte’s famed four-tenths-mile clay oval in a season-ending doubleheader fans won’t want to miss.
With seven nights of dirt-slinging action, hundreds of drivers entered and countless memories to be made, here’s what makes this two-week spectacle a can’t-miss experience – by the numbers:
1,000: Across two adrenaline-packed weekends, more than 1,000 laps of racing will unfold at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. From heat races to championship features, every lap matters as drivers chase a season-ending victory and a championship-defining moment.
600: More than 600 drivers are already registered across multiple divisions, from grassroots standouts to past champions, all converging at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for back-to-back weekends of wheel-to-wheel racing. The sheer volume and diversity of talent promises nonstop action for seven days.
800: Excitement is already building as over 800 campsites are booked for the two-week dirt spectacular, with fans traveling from across the map to live and breathe the sights, sounds and speed of dirt racing at its best.
139: With a commanding 139-point lead, David Gravel is poised to capture his second consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Gravel, who has won 17 of his 66 races this season, will look to seal the deal and celebrate back-to-back titles, while runner-up Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and the rest of the field aim to close out the season in style during Charlotte’s grand finale.
124: With 11 wins heading into next weekend’s World Finals, Bobby Pierce holds a 124-point advantage in the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series standings. The 2023 champion will look to add another title to his resume and close out his standout season in the four-day showdown at The Dirt Track ov. 5 - 8.
50: Fans from all 50 states and as far as the United Kingdom are set to flock to The Dirt Track at America’s Home for Racing for an adrenaline-charged weekend filled with edge-of-your-seat entertainment they will not soon forget!
25: This season marks 25 years of roaring engines, flying clay and unforgettable moments at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Since opening in 2000, the track has been home to some of dirt racing’s most thrilling finishes, and this milestone season will celebrate the past while kicking off the next 25 years of high-octane action.
7: Fans can look forward to seven nights of wheel-to-wheel competition featuring late-season drama, championship-clinching moments and fan-friendly fun at every turn.
3: At the World of Outlaws World Finals, dirt racing fans will cheer as three champions are crowned over four days of white-knuckled racing — three trophies, three celebrations and three chances for fans to witness history in the making at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The weekend marks the only time all year that dirt racing’s top three series – the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series and the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series – come together for one amazing show.
2: Fans can gear up for two back-to-back weeks of dirt-slinging, heart-pounding action at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, where the best in short-track racing will battle it out for glory, championships and bragging rights under the Carolina lights.
1: For speed, excitement and two weeks of nonstop racing, there is only one place to be and that’s The Dirt Track at Charlotte as the two biggest weekends of dirt hit the track.
TICKETS:
Tickets for the World Short Track Championship are on sale for Friday and Saturday at DIRTcar.com. Advance single-day World of Outlaw tickets start at $45 and are available online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets.
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