CONCORD, N.C. — For the 10th straight year, The Dirt Track at Charlotte will be the site where local heroes become champions during the World Short Track Championship, Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
To celebrate that, all 10 divisions will compete for an increased purse.
More than $34,000 was added to the overall purse for the event – a 22-percent increase – making more than $200,000 in prizes available between payouts and contingency awards.
The event will again feature the Mid-East 602 Late Models, COMP Cams MMSA Mini Stocks, DIRTVision SEHA Hornets, FOX Factory CRUSA Pro Late Models (604), Hoosier Racing Tire Mid-East Crate Modifieds, MSD DIRTcar Pro Stocks, RaceQuip CRUSA/Mid-East Street Stocks, SRI Performance MMSA Thunder Bombers, Summit Racing Equipment DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, and VP Racing DIRTcar Sportsman.
“The World Short Track Championship has been a celebration of short track racers from around the region and country for 10 straight years, showcasing their talents on the biggest stage of their career at The Dirt Track at Charlotte,” said Brian Carter, DIRTcar CEO. “Everyone at DIRTcar and The Dirt Track at Charlotte is excited to enhance that celebration this year with an increased purse for all divisions, thanking the competitors for their contributions to the growth of the event.”
The purse increase was spread across Saturday’s features with drivers seeing multiple increases to the winner’s share and other positions throughout the fields.
Saturday Feature To-Win
604 Late Models: $8,000 to win
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds: $8,000 to win
DIRTcar Sportsman: $5,000 to win
DIRTcar Pro Stocks: $4,000 to win
602 Late Models: $3,000 to win
Hornets: $2,500 to win
Crate Modifieds: $2,000 to win
Street Stocks: $2,000 to win
Thunder Bombers: $2,000 to win
Mini Stocks: $2,000 to win
