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October 27-29, 2022
The seventh annual World Short Track Championship is a three-day event featuring the best weekly racers in the country. The event, hosted at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, Oct. 27 to Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, will put ten divisions on center stage in pursuit of a purse in excess of $120,000. The mega-event takes place the weekend before the World of Outlaws World Finals, ensuring two weeks of can’t miss, season-ending action featuring dirt racing’s top drivers, series and divisions.
Competing divisions:
- FOX Factory Pro (604) Late Models
- Chevrolet Performance 602 Late Models
- Summit Racing Equipment UMP Modifieds
- Hoosier Racing Tire Pro Modifieds
- COMP Cams Monster Mini-Stocks
- DIRTVision Hornets
- VP Racing Fuels Sportsman Modifieds
- SRI Performance Thunder Bombers
- MSD Pro Stocks
- ARP Street Stocks
World Short Track Championship News
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World Short Track Championship Tickets & Pit Passes
GRANDSTAND GENERAL ADMISSION PRICING
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2021 — Pit Pass Only – (See Below)
Friday, Oct. 28, 2021 — $25 Adults, Children 12 and Under Free
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021 — $25 Adults, Children 12 and Under Free
2-Day Event Ticket (Friday and Saturday) — $45 Adults, Children 12 and Under Free
PIT ADMISSION PRICING
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2021 | Series Member — $20 | Non-Member — $25 | Kids (12 and under) — $15**
Friday, Oct. 28, 2021 | Series Member — $30 | Non-Member — $35 | Kids (12 and under) — $15**
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021 | Series Member — $35 | Non-Member — $40 | Kids (12 and under) — $15**
2-Day Pit Pass | Series Member — $60 | Non-Member — $70 | Kids (12 and under) — $30**
3-Day Pit Pass | Series Member — $75 | Non-Member — $90 | Kids (12 and under) — $45**
**Under the age of 18 in pits must have a Minor’s Assumption of Risk Waiver form completed. Click here to download the form.
Tow Vehicle Pit Parking – Included in entry
General Vehicle Parking in the pits – $30 weekend
Personal Camper/Motorhome in pits – Free with advance entry ONLY
ATV/Golf-Cart/UTV Pass – $50 (one free with entry – with completed form)
Gold/Silver Lot Track Side Parking – $125 (limited spots available)**
Bronze Upper Reserved Parking – $100 (limited spots available)**
Lower Reserved Parking – $100 (limited spots available)**
Dragway Reserved Parking W/ Electric – $175 (limited spots availabe)**
World Short Track Championship Schedule
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022 | |
| 12:00 PM | Hauler line-up begins (Enter at zMAX Dragway Main Entrance – stage on the west side of the Dragway. Any competitor arriving prior to 12:00 PM must park in the Y lot across the road from the Dragway. |
| 4:00 PM | Registration Opens at the Dragway Pavilion |
| 5:00-8:00 PM | Hauler Load-in |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 | |
| 9:00 AM | Pass Sales Begin & Registration Opens (Dragway Pavilion) |
| 9:00 AM | Pit Gates Open / Hauler Load-in / Spectator Pit Pass Sales Open (Gate 3) |
| 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Inspection Begins (Inspection Compound) |
| 4:00 PM | Driver’s Meeting – ALL DIVISIONS (Backstretch Bleachers) |
| 5:00 PM | Hot Laps Begin (load on backstretch) (all timed for alternative lineups) |
| Flight 1 | Pro (604) Late Models |
| NE Sportsmans | |
| DIRTcar UMP Modifieds | |
| NE Pro Stocks | |
| Street Stocks | |
| 602 Late Models | |
| Crate Modifieds | |
| Mini-Stocks | |
| Thunder Bombers | |
| FWD/Hornets | |
| Flight 2 | Hot Lap / Qualifying Begin (Championship Qualifier) |
| Pro (604) Late Models | |
| NE Sportsmans | |
| DIRTcar UMP Modifieds | |
| NE Pro Stocks | |
| Features | Championship Features: Top 10 locked in from qualifying |
| Pro (604) Late Models – 20 Laps | |
| NE Sportsmans – 20 Laps | |
| DIRTcar UMP Modifieds – 20 Laps | |
| NE Pro Stocks – 20 Laps | |
| 10:00 PM | Pits Close - Participants entering the facility after 9:00 PM will need to park at the Dragway |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 | |
| 9:00 AM | Pass Sales Begin & Registration Opens (Dragway Pavilion) |
| 10:00 AM | Pit Gate Opens |
| 2:30 PM | Driver’s Meeting – ALL DIVISIONS (Backstretch Bleachers) |
| 3:30 PM | Spectator Front Gates Open |
| 4:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies |
| NE Pro Stock Heats – 6 Laps or 6 Minutes | |
| Street Stock Heats – 6 Laps or 6 Minutes | |
| 602 Late Model Heats – 6 Laps or 6 Minutes | |
| Pro (604) Late Model Heats - 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| NE Sportsman Heats – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| DIRTcar UMP Modified Heats – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| Crate Modified Heats – 6 Laps or 6 Minutes | |
| Thunder Bomber Heats – 6 Laps or 6 Minutes | |
| Mini-Stock Heats – 6 Laps or 6 Minutes | |
| FWD/Sport Compact Features – 15 Laps or 15 Minutes | |
| Pro (604) Late Model Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| NE Sportsman Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| NE Pro Stock Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| DIRTcar UMP Modified Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| Driver Appreciation Pit Party (Lower Pit Area) | |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 | |
| 11:00 AM | Pit Gates Open / Pit Pass Sales & Registration Resume (Gate 3) |
| 2:00 PM | Mandatory Drivers Meeting - All Divisions (Front Stretch Bleachers) |
| 3:30 PM | Spectator Gates Open |
| 4:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 4:15 PM | 602 Late Model Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes |
| Street Stock Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| Crate Modified Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| Thunder Bomber Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| Mini-Stock Last Chance Showdown(s) – 8 Laps or 8 Minutes | |
| FWD/Sport Compact Hot Laps | |
| NE Pro Stock Feature – 25 Laps or 25 Minutes | |
| NE Sportsman Feature – 30 Laps or 30 Minutes | |
| Pro (604) Late Model Feature – 30 Laps or 30 Minutes | |
| DIRTcar UMP Modified Feature – 30 Laps or 30 Minutes | |
| Street Stock Feature – 20 Laps or 20 Minutes | |
| 602 Late Model Feature – 25 Laps or 25 Minutes | |
| Crate Modified Feature – 25 Laps or 25 Minutes | |
| Thunder Bomber Feature – 20 Laps or 20 Minutes | |
| Mini-Stock Feature – 25 Laps or 25 Minutes | |
| FWD/Sport Compact Features – 15 Laps or 15 Minutes | |
| END OF SHOW – TRACK SECURED | |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022 - RAINDATE (IF NEEDED) | |
| FLEX SCHEDULE: In an effort to maximize everyone’s experience, DIRTcar officials will be keeping an eye on the weather forecast. If it appears that there may be a change in the weather conditions, we will adjust the schedule. Monitor social channels and websites for any updates or changes. | |
World Short Track Championship Competitor Info
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