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Carolina Speedway

One of the oldest and most successful dirt racetracks in the South! Located on the NC/SC border!! "Humpy" Wheeler.
(2051)

Carolina Speedway is a 4/10 mile clay track that races weekly on Friday nights from March-October. The track was built in 1962 and was originally promoted by legendary racing promoter H.A. Home of the Skyler Trull Memorial Race - March
Home of the Annual Shrine 100 - August
Home of the King of the Carolinas - October

General admission is only $15 for weekly events. Free parking, and kids 11 and u

nder are always FREE! For more fan information visit: http://carolinaspeedway.net

Carolina Speedway is one of the oldest and most successful short tracks in the South. Nestled right on the NC/SC border Carolina Speedway has long been a fan and driver favorite. From a fan’s point of view, the track has adopted the ‘Carolina’s Action Track’ slogan for its non-stop action filled events. The ‘racy’ surface has drawn competitors from all over the Carolinas for many years. Carolina Speedway has been selected to film several TV shows and commercials, including an Armor All commercial staring NASCAR’s Tony Stewart.

06/19/2026

‼️WE ARE RACING TONIGHT‼️

Track crews are working hard to get the track and pits ready!

There will be NO personal vehicles in the pit area tonight.

06/18/2026

🍬KIDS MEETING/CANDY DROP JUNE 19TH 🍬

A big thank you to Top That! Mini Donuts for sponsoring our candy drop for the kids tomorrow night!

Candy Drop is for kids 11 and under, it will take place during intermission (before main events) beside the tower at the observation deck!

Remember, if you want to sign up for the candy drop as a driver, business, or individual please message the page to reserve a date!!

06/17/2026

🎆🇺🇸 The 4th of July Video is BACK at "The Action Track" – Carolina Speedway! 🇺🇸🎆

For years, Carolina Speedway has been more than just a racetrack... it's been a place where families have made memories that last a lifetime. From your favorite family cars, unforgettable victories, patriotic celebrations, and nights spent in the grandstands, we want to relive those moments with YOU!

📸 Post your pictures in the comments below!

We want to see your favorite Carolina Speedway memories, photos of your family race cars, celebrations, pit road moments, and everything in between.

⭐ There's a good chance your picture could be featured in this year's 4th of July Video! ⭐

Let's celebrate the history, the families, and the traditions that make Carolina Speedway special.

❤️🤍💙 Post your pictures below and help us tell the story of The Carolina's Action Track! 💙🤍❤️

06/16/2026

We are excited to have Top That! Mini Donuts on site THIS Friday Night!!

Make sure you stop by to see them and get a delicious treat! 🍩🫶🏼

06/15/2026

🏁FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH🏁

🏆Late Models - $1,200 to win
🏆Street Stock - $750 to win
🏆Renegade Sportsman - $600 to win
🏆Thunder Bomber - $500 to win
🏆Crown Vic - $400 to win

PLUS Juice Box Carts during intermission before mains! (ages 2-4; 5-7)

ALL divisions will Hot Lap Qualify for heat race starting positions. Extra money is being added thru the field! (more details coming soon)

Pits 4:00 | $30
Grandstands 5:00 | $15
Kids 11 and under free
Drivers Meeting 7:00

We can’t wait to see you this Friday night at the Action Track! 😎

06/13/2026

The temperature wasn’t the only thing HOT🔥 last night!

Congratulations to our winners:
Southern Vintage: Benji Knight #3
MMSA: Travis Mosley #19
Renegade Sportsman: Kade Langley #11
- Brandon White #59 DQ
Monster Thunder Bomber: Cruz Mattison #05
Crown Vic: Juston Truitt #3
Hornets: Avery White #81

We will be back next Friday night with Late Models!!

06/12/2026

🏁TONIGHT🏁

The MONSTERS are coming to Carolina Speedway!

🏆Monster Thunder Bomber - $1,000 to win
🏆MMSA - $1,500 to win
🏆Renegade Sportsman - $700 to win
🏆Crown Vic - $500 to win
🏆Southern Vintage - $400 to win
🏆Hornets - $400 to win

Pits 4:00 | $35
Grandstands 5:00 | $15
11 and under is free
Drivers Meeting 7:00

We can wait to see YOU later at the Action Track! 😎

06/11/2026

🍬KIDS MEETING/CANDY DROP JUNE 12TH 🍬

A big thank you to Top That! Mini Donuts for sponsoring our candy drop for the kids tomorrow night!

Candy Drop is for kids 11 and under, it will take place during intermission (before main events) beside the tower at the observation deck!

Remember, if you want to sign up for the candy drop as a driver, business, or individual please message the page to reserve a date!!

06/09/2026

🏁FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH🏁

The MONSTERS are coming to Carolina Speedway!

🏆Monster Thunder Bomber - $1,000 to win
🏆MMSA - $1,500 to win
🏆Renegade Sportsman - $700 to win
🏆Crown Vic - $500 to win
🏆Southern Vintage - $400 to win
🏆Hornets - $400 to win

Pits 4:00 | $35
Grandstands 5:00 | $15
11 and under is free
Drivers Meeting 7:00

We can wait to see YOU this Friday Night at the Action Track! 😎

Address

6355 Union Road
Gastonia, NC
28054

Opening Hours

5pm - 12am

Telephone

+17048690313

Website

http://www.carolinaspeedway.net/

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