Carolina Speedway Fans/Drivers

09/27/2024

THIS weekend, October 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲, “𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑎’𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘,” will host three thrilling nights of racing with the running of the annual “𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬.”

This exciting race weekend features four touring series and solid payouts for the weekly divisions. On Friday night, the winged sprint cars of the Carolina Sprint Tour and the SEHA Hornets Touring Series will hit the "Action Track" hoping to be crowned "King." Saturday night’s spotlight will be on the Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Models with a $3,000-to-win showdown in the Buddy Smith Memorial. The Street Stocks will race for a $1,800 prize, the Renegade Sportsman for $1,500, and the Thunder Bombers for $1,200. These three divisions will also be paying at least $100 to start! The Southern Vintage Series will also take to the track, as they all vie for the $500 prize before the Ford Outlaws close out the night.

The schedule for the weekend looks like this…

=𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝=
OPEN PRACTICE
7:00p – 10:00p

Stands: FREE!
Pits: $25

=𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝐭𝐡=
- 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟
- 𝑆𝐸𝐻𝐴 𝐻𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 - $1,000/WIN!
- Pro 4 - $500/WIN!
- Ford Outlaws - $300/WIN!
- Blue Ridge Outlaws | Qualifying & Heats
- Street Stocks | Qualifying & Heats
- Renegade Sportsman | Qualifying & Heats
- Thunder Bomber | Qualifying & Heats

Stands: $15 | 5:00p
Pits: $30 | 2:00p

=𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝐭𝐡=
- 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑂𝑢𝑡𝑙𝑎𝑤𝑠 - $3,000/WIN!
- Street Stocks - $1,800/WIN! | $125 START!
- Renegade Sportsman - $1,500/WIN! | $100 START!
- Thunder Bomber - $1,200/WIN! | $100 START!
- 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 - $500/WIN!
- Ford Outlaws - $400/WIN!

Stands: $20 | 3:00p
Pits: $35 | 12:00p

🏁 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲
📍 6355 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056
☎️ 704-869-0313 | 🌐 www.carolinaspeedway.net

Get ready for one of the biggest race weekends of the year! The "King of the Carolinas" is roaring into Carolina Speedway THIS weekend, October 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and you won’t want to miss a second of the action at the legendary “Action Track!”

With three nights of non-stop action, it will be the ultimate showdown of where champions are made, and legends are crowned “KING OF THE CAROLINAS.”

Grab your crew, mark your calendars, and join the excitement!

We’ll see you at the track!

05/23/2024

Who’s ready to see late models back, at “T𝐇E A𝐂T𝐈O𝐍 𝐓R𝐀C𝐊”???🏁

02/02/2024

With the upcoming 3 day race on March 7th, 8th, and 9th if you are wanting to camp for this event and or following events in the 2024 season we ask you to park in the marked area on this picture. singular campers will not be allowed in the pits unless you have a motorhome or a hauler that is pulling a car as long as you are only taking up one parking space. If your motorhome is longer then we ask you park in the upper corner of the outside pits or, in the infield pits closer to the edges if there is any question on where you need to park find an employee and we will work with you to get you where you need to be!!! If you are camping whether that be inside or outside the track please make that knows to one of the gate workers when entering the track. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU HERE!!!!🏁🏁🏁

Thanks, Carolina Speedway

09/13/2023

SEHA Hornets:

Thursday September 14th, 2023:

Practice 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Open Practice

Admission will be Stands free and Pits $25

Gates will open at Stands 5:00 and Pits 4:00.

Friday, September 15th, 2023:

SEHA Hornets will be racing on Friday Night only and will be paying $400 to win (Full Show)

Stands admission $15 and Pits $30.

Stands will open at 4:15 pm and Pits 12:00 (Noon)

Drivers Meeting 6:45 pm

Hot laps 7:00 pm.

Steve Moore Photos and MH Media

09/13/2023

SCDRA Hornets/FWD/Extreme 4:

Thursday September 14th, 2023:

Practice 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Open Practice

Admission will be Stands free and Pits $25

Gates will open at Stands 5:00 and Pits 4:00.

Saturday, September 16th, 2023:

SCDRA Hornets/FWD/Extreme 4 will be racing on Saturday Night only for $500 to win (Full Show)

Stands $20
Pits $35

Stands open at 3:00 pm and Pits 12:00 (Noon)

Drivers meeting at 5:30 pm

Hot Laps 6:00 pm

Steve Moore Photos

09/13/2023

Crown Vics:

Thursday September 14th, 2023:

Practice 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Open Practice

Admission will be Stands free and Pits $25

Gates will open at Stands 5:00 and Pits 4:00.

Saturday, September 16th, 2023:

Crown Vics will be racing for $400 to win (Full Show)

Stands $20
Pits $35

Stands open at 3:00 pm and Pits 12:00 (Noon)

Drivers meeting at 5:30 pm

Hot Laps 6:00 pm

08/26/2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gastonia, NC (8/26/2022) – Coming September 15, 16, & 17 the ‘Action Track,’ Carolina Speedway, will host the BAM Street Stock Battle Royale featuring $5,000 to WIN for BAM Street Stocks and Thunder Bombers.

Over the last three years, the Battle Royale has been one of the biggest races in the Carolina’s. As we have seen some of the best street stock drivers and teams from around the region battle it out around the 4/10s mile ‘action track.’ In this year’s edition, we see the addition of the ultra-competitive drivers and teams of the Thunder Bomber division. They too will be battling it out for a $5,000 payday. With all the top drivers from around the region set to invade for two grueling 50-lap feature events. This will be a battle of will, determination, and grit. It will surely be interesting to see how it all shakes out.

==Schedule of Events==

=Thursday, September 15th=

--Open Practice | All Divisions Welcome
--Registration Opens
*Cars must be pre-entered to practice*
*Practice will be held from 7p-11p*

Admission
Stands: FREE! | 5:00p
Pits: $20 | 4:00p

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=Friday, September 16th=

*Registration will be open*
--STREET STOCK - Hot Laps, Qualifying, and Heat Races
--THUNDER BOMBER - Hot Laps, Qualifying, and Heat Races
--Pro 4 - $500/WIN
--SEHA Hornets - $400/WIN

Admission
Stands: $15 | 4:15p
Pits: $30 | 12:00p

Drivers Meeting: 6:45p
Hot Laps: 7:00p

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=Saturday, September 17th=

--STREET STOCK - $5k Main | Last Chance | non-Qualifier
--THUNDER BOMBER - $5k Main | Last Chance | non-Qualifier
--Pure Stock
--SCDRA FWD
*FIREWORKS!!!*

Admission
Stands: $20 | 3p
Pits: $35 | 12p

Drivers Meeting: 5:30p
Hot Laps: 6:00p

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==$5,000 Race Information==

--Rain Date Sunday (September 18th)
--$100 Pre-Entry | $125 at Gate
--No weight break for safety equipment
--Carolina Speedway Race Rules
--Green flag laps ONLY | NO Time Limit
--Single File Restarts
--Hot Pits Inside Track
--1 lb. per lap burn off
--Inspection Sticker must have weight.
--MUST claim Motor and Chassis combination at PRE-race inspection

=Race Format=

-Lineup determined by Qualifying, Heat Races, and Provisionals
-50 Lap Main | 10 Lap Heat Races
-Heat Race Winners Redraw
-2 Last Chance Races
-21st Provisional – BAM Qualifier
-22nd Provisional – First Pre-Entry
-23rd Provisional – Non-Qualifier Winner (If chosen)
*Driver Introductions on Front Stretch*
*Top-3 Finishers Interviewed on Front Stretch*
*Top-5 remain in TECH after race | WINNER teardown

Any other rules and information can be found at www.bamstreetstock.com and www.carolinaspeedway.net.

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Carolina Speedway
6355 Union Road
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
704-869-0313

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Be sure to mark your calendar to be in attendance to witness all the action when some of the best drivers/teams from around the southeast descend on Carolina Speedway on September 15, 16, & 17 for the BAM Street Stock Battle Royale. When we see who etches their name in the history book with Bubba Sutton, Brandon White, and Patrick Lyon as winners of one of the biggest Street Stock races in the Carolina’s. While also seeing who will become the victor in the Inaugural BAM Thunder Bomber Battle Royale. The anticipation is already starting to build for this electric night of racing. It will be riveting to see who is crowned champion of this prestigious event.

WHO DO YOU THINK WILL COME AWAY BATTLE ROYALE CHAMPION?

For any additional questions, please contact Shannon Munn at 803-804-4742 or Mark Abernethy at 828-638-1029.

05/06/2022