The 2025 racing season is coming to a close — but not before one last showdown under the fall sun at America’s favorite short track.
This Saturday, Oct. 18, the zMAX CARS Tour Championship brings three thrilling races, championship drama, and a can’t-miss mix of NASCAR star power and local racing grit to North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Here are five reasons you’ll want to be part of the show:
1. Star Power You Won’t See Anywhere Else
Saturday’s lineup is stacked. Along with a slew of title contenders, NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick and his son, Keelan, headline zMAX CARS Tour competition, going head-to-head for family bragging rights in the Pro Late Model Northwest Automotive 100. Plus, NASCAR veteran Ryan Newman is set to wheel a Modified in the SMART Modified Tour Frontier Natural Gas 99 — bringing national attention and pure racing intensity to Wilkes County's famed, five-eighths-mile bullring.
2. Three Races, One Ticket
Your ticket gives you access to three feature races and three champions crowned in a single afternoon. Fans will see the zMAX CARS Tour LMSC Crossroads Harley-Davidson 125, the zMAX CARS Tour PLM Northwest Automotive 100, and the SMART Modified Tour Frontier Natural Gas 99 — all for one affordable price. That’s unbeatable short-track value.
3. Fan Access Like No Other
Get up close and personal with the stars of the show during the autograph session at 11 a.m. inside the Exhibit Hall. Meet your favorite drivers, grab a photo, and score some autographs from some of racing's rising stars before they fire their engines.
4. A Forecast Fit for Racing
The weather couldn’t be better — sunny skies, crisp fall air, and perfect conditions for a Saturday of racing. Pack your shades, your cooler, and your race-day crew — this is the kind of fall weekend North Wilkesboro was made for.
5. Affordable Family Fun
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to experience North Wilkesboro Speedway, this is it. zMAX CARS Tour Championship Saturday is proof that you don’t need a big budget to enjoy a world-class racing weekend at one of NASCAR’s most historic venues.
Be There This Saturday
Don’t miss your last chance to catch the roar of engines at North Wilkesboro in 2025. Lock in your tickets, camping and premium seating today.
Three races. One ticket. A championship Saturday for the ages.