Pit Passes
Oct. 17, 2026
Pit passes can be purchased for infield and grandstand admission (general admission seating on the frontstretch).
- Crossover times (subject to change):
- 6:30 – 8:25 a.m.
- 10:05 – 10:40 a.m.
- Open post-race (times vary)
- Pit passes will be picked up at track credentials, located on the backstretch near the crossover gate. Pit passes are non-transferable.
- ID required.
- Waiver of liability required. Minors ages 0-17 must follow North Wilkesboro Speedway minor release waiver policy.
Moonshiners & Racer's Reunion presented by Friendly Tire
Oct. 17, 2026
The seventh annual Moonshiners & Racer’s Reunion roars back to NWS on Oct. 17, bringing more old-school flair to the Saturday Tripleheader!
This FREE event kicks off at 9 a.m. and includes a car show featuring an assortment of vintage race cars & moonshine-runners, as well as an autograph session with many of stock car racing’s early racing pioneers, car owners, crew chiefs and moonshiners!
Saturday
Oct. 17, 2026
| 6:30 a.m. | Pit Gates Open |
| 6:30 - 8:25 a.m. | Back Stretch Cross-Over Gate Open |
| 8:30 a.m. | Carolina Mini-Stocks Practice (~ 45 Min) |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Moonshiners & Racers Reunion (FREE admission - Building outside Main Gate) |
| 9:20 a.m. | Carolina Crate Practice (~ 45 Min) |
| 10 a.m. | Grandstands Open (Main Gate) |
| 10:05 - 10:40 a.m. | Back Stretch Cross-Over Open (Last opening until Post-Qualifying) |
| 10:45 a.m. | SMART Mod Practice (~ 45 min) |
| 11:45 a.m. | Carolina Mini-Stocks Qualifying |
| 12:20 p.m. | Carolina Crate Qualifying |
| 1 p.m. | SMART Modified Tour Qualifying |
| Post-Qualifying for 5 Mins | Back Stretch Cross-Over Open |
| 1:55 p.m. | Pre-Race Ceremonies |
| 2:05 p.m. | Moonshiners & Racers Reunion Parade Laps |
| 2:20 p.m. | Carolina Mini-Stocks Last-Chance Race |
| Post-Race For 10 Mins | Back Stretch Cross-Over Open |
| 2:45 p.m. | Carolina Crate Modified Series Northwest Automotive 62 |
| 4:15 p.m. | Carolina Mini-Stocks Broadway Collision 30 presented by Better Homes Furniture Company |
| 4:55 p.m. | SMART Modified Tour Driver Intros |
| 5:30 p.m. | SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic Friendly Tire 99 |





