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Saturday Tripleheader

The thundering roar of ground-pounding modified cars will again fill the Wilkesboro mountains on Oct. 17, with a tripleheader of short-track excitement on the way, featuring the:

  • SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic Friendly Tire 99
  • Carolina Crate Modified Series Northwest Automotive 62
  • Carolina Mini-Stocks’ Broadway Collision 30 presented by Better Homes Furniture Company

Racing legends including Ryan Newman are scheduled to compete, along with rising stars like Carter McMurray, the son of 2014 NASCAR All-Star Race winner Jamie McMurray!

Tickets

Saturday Tickets

Oct. 17, 2026
Saturday Tickets

Lock in your tickets to experience one of short-track racing's biggest nights on North Wilkesboro's iconic, five-eighths-mile oval! Kids get in for just $10!

Camping

Trackside Camping

Oct. 16-18, 2026
Trackside Camping

Spend the weekend at the track! This Turn 3 camping area offers 20 x 40 sites along with four (4) general admission tickets per site rental.

Upgrades

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.

Premium

Turn 4 Building Premium Tickets

Oct. 17, 2026
Turn 4 Building Premium Tickets

Add some luxury to race day! Turn 4 Premium Seating offers a spectacular view of the track, as well as a grill-type menu and two non-alcoholic beverages. A Cash Bar is also available.

Entertainment

Moonshiners & Racer's Reunion presented by Friendly Tire

Oct. 17, 2026
Moonshiners & Racer's Reunion <span>presented by Friendly Tire</span>

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!

Schedule

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

Driver Registration

Registration

For drivers & teams interested in competing in the Saturday Tripleheader, click the buttons below to choose your series & get started with your registration!