By kyohnson 
CONCORD, NC – DIRTcar Racing is incredibly excited to announce the second annual OneDirt World Short Track Championship. This mega event is set to return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway from October 26 to 28, 2017. It will once again provide the best weekly racers from eight diverse divisions across the United States and Canada with the golden opportunity to shine at one of the country’s premier dirt racing facilities.
The OneDirt World Short Track Championship takes place one week prior to the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, kicking off two extraordinary weeks of racing.
Ben Shelton, the editor of OneDirt.com, said, “The OneDirt World Short Track Championship truly puts the grassroots guys on the big stage. These drivers are the backbone of our sport, and it’s amazing that they have a showcase event at such an amazing venue.”
The 2017 edition of the OneDirt World Short Track Championship will feature the following divisions:
– DIRTcar Pro Late Models/SECA Late Models: A full-bodied late model with a Chevrolet Performance 604 engine.
– DIRTcar UMP Modified: Open-wheeled Modifieds raced across North America.
– DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman Modifieds: Center-steer Northeast open-wheel Modified body style with a Chevrolet Performance 602 engine.
– DIRTcar Pro Modified/SECA Crate Modifieds: Open wheel Modifieds with a Chevrolet Performance 602 engine.
– DIRTcar Pro-Sprints: Winged sprint cars with Chevrolet Performance 602 engines.
– SECA Crate Sportsman: Full-bodied American stock car with a Chevrolet Performance 602 engine.
– MMSA Mini-Stocks: Monster Mini Stock Association 4-cylinder stock cars.
– FWD/Hornets/DIRTcar Sport Compacts: Front wheel drive sports compacts modified for dirt track racing.
The inaugural OneDirt World Short Track Championship drew over 300 racers across nine divisions during three nights of thrilling dirt track racing. The second edition of this popular event will once again give grassroots racers a rare chance to battle on Charlotte’s impressive dirt track.
Donald Bradsher, who competed in the DIRTcar Pro Late Model division at the inaugural event, said, “It gives a lot of grassroots racers an opportunity to come here and race at Charlotte. Most guys never get to experience this. They only dream about it.”
The 2017 OneDirt World Short Track Championship will once again be broadcast on DIRTVision with live streaming pay-per-view, increasing the exposure for some of dirt track racing’s most exciting divisions.
DIRTcar Pro Sprints driver Scott Hall said, “A lot of local guys who don’t have a lot of money come down here to gain some recognition, and having it on DIRTVision is great. I just think it’s a really positive thing for the sport.”
Each division will have the chance to test their cars during open hot lap sessions on Thursday, October 26. The program on Friday, October 27 will feature qualifying heats for all eight divisions. Three 20-lap All-Star Invitational Features for the DIRTcar/SECA Pro Late Models, UMP Modifieds and DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman Modified, plus a FWD/Hornets Feature will also be part of Friday’s program.
Saturday, October 28, the final night of competition, will start with Last Chance Showdown races for four divisions and end with Championship Features for all eight divisions. Sunday, October 29 will be used as a rain date if needed.
Drivers are highly encouraged to submit their entry forms by October 10. The Entry Form can be found in the 2017 OneDirt World Short Track Championship Competitor Guide at dirtcar.com/worldshorttrack. Three-day event pit passes are $75 for series members and $90 for non-members. Single-day pit passes will also be available.
Two-day general grandstand admission (Friday and Saturday) for adults is $55. Children 13 and under get in free. Single-day general admission will also be offered. Tickets will only be sold at the track during the event days. Camping at the Charlotte Motor Speedway campground can be reserved in advance by contacting the Speedway’s camping office at 1-800-455-FANS.