DIRTcar Digital Dash Returns in 2026 with Big Block Modifieds at Charlotte

The DIRTcar Digital Dash will return in January following a four-year hiatus, marking the first of several high-paying special events hosted by DIRTcar eSports.

Originally introduced in 2022, the Digital Dash was created as a standalone eSports event designed to mirror the structure and competitiveness of DIRTcar’s real-world racing environment. The 2026 edition, Digital Dash II, continues that approach while placing a renewed focus on marquee car classes and meaningful payouts.

Paying $500 to win, the first event in the revived series will feature Big Block Modifieds, bringing the “Beasts of the Northeast” to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for a three-night competition, Jan. 27–29.

Event Overview

Event: DIRTcar eSports – Digital Dash II
Dates: Jan. 27–29, 2026
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET (all nights)
Track: The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Car Class: Big Block Modifieds (Fixed Setup)
Entry Cap: 120 drivers

Registration Information

• Entry Fee: $20
• Late Entry Fee: $25 (after January 19 at 11:59 PM ET)
• Registration Deadline: January 26 at 11:59 PM ET
• Registration Link: https://dirtcar.com/esports/register/

All drivers must complete registration by the deadline to be eligible to compete.

Payout

Total Purse: $1,800

• 1st – $500
• 2nd – $250
• 3rd – $150
• 4th – $125
• 5th – $100
• 6th – $75
• 7th – $65
• 8th – $60
• 9th – $55
• 10th – $50
• 11th – $40
• 12th – $30
• 13th–24th – $25 each

Event Format

Preliminary Nights

Tuesday–Wednesday, Jan. 27–28

• Up to 60 drivers per night
• Each night includes:
  • Practice
  • Qualifying
  • Heat Races
  • B-Mains
  • 30-lap Preliminary Feature
• Top 10 finishers from each night advance to the Main Event

Track conditions begin clean at the start of each program and develop throughout the evening.

Championship Night

Thursday, January 29

Last Chance Showdown

• Eligible drivers: 11th–20th finishers from each Preliminary Feature
• 20 laps
• Top 4 transfer to the Main Event
• 5th and 6th finishers serve as alternates if needed

Main Event Feature

• 50 laps
• 24-car field
• Starting order based on Preliminary Feature finishing positions
• Track state carries into the Feature

Looking Ahead

Digital Dash II represents the first step in an expanded DIRTcar eSports initiative focused on higher-paying, standalone events that complement the existing community league structure while giving drivers additional opportunities to compete for significant prizes.

Additional details regarding payouts, broadcasts, and future Digital Dash events will be announced at a later date.

For full event information and registration, visit dirtcar.com/esports.