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10th Annual World Short Track Championship at Charlotte this Weekend

(Eastaboga, AL - October 28, 2025) – The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series now turns its attention to one of the crown jewels of short track racing — the 10th Annual World Short Track Championship at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, set for October 30 through November 1.

This highly anticipated weekend serves as a bonus race on the 2025 series calendar, giving drivers an opportunity to compete for an impressive $8,000-to-win main event and replace their worst points finish of the season with the points earned from the Saturday night finale.

The World Short Track Championship (WSTC) celebrates grassroots racing by bringing together competitors from across the country to battle on one of dirt racing’s biggest stages. The 4/10-mile red clay oval at The Dirt Track at Charlotte will once again serve as the ultimate proving ground for local and regional heroes eager to shine under the national spotlight.

Ten divisions will share the stage throughout the weekend, including the FOX Factory CRUSA Pro Late Models (604), Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania/UMP Modifieds, RaceQuip CRUSA/Mid-East Street Stocks, Hoosier Racing Tire Mid-East Crate Modifieds, MSD DIRTcar NE Pro Stocks, VP Racing DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, SRI Performance MMSA Monster Thunder Bombers, COMP Cams MMSA Monster Mini-Stocks, DirtVision SEHA FWD/Hornets, and Mid-East 602 Late Models.

With a $34,000 purse boost over last year — a 22% increase — the total payout and contingency awards exceed $200,000, making this one of the richest grassroots events of the season.

Schedule of Events
Wednesday, October 29: Hauler Load-In begins at 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30: Hot Lap/Qualifying for all 10 divisions, plus Championship Features for the Pro (604) Late Models, DIRTcar Sportsman, UMP Modifieds, and Pro Stocks.

Friday, October 31: Nonstop action begins at 4:15 p.m. with Heat Races for all divisions.

Saturday, November 1: The grand finale featuring Last Chance Showdowns at 12:00 p.m. followed by all Championship Features under the lights.

Every lap of action will be streamed live on DIRTVision all three nights.

World Short Track Championship Winners:
2016 – Corey Gordon
2017 – Jonathan Davenport
2018 – Michael Brown
2019 – Michael Brown
2020 – John Ruggiero Jr.
2021 – Dillon Brown
2022 – Trent Ivey
2023 – Trent Ivey
2024 – John Ruggiero Jr.

Invitational Feature Winners:
2016 – Dillon Brown
2017 – Timbo Mangum
2018 – Timbo Mangum
2019 – Matt Long
2020 – Wil Herrington
2021 – Tyler Nicely
2022 – Steve Pedulla
2023 – Dillon Brown
2024 – Mario Gresham

Current Points Standings (After Magnolia)
1-Jeremy Steele – 1,074
2-Joseph Brown – 1,024 (-50)
3-Matt Henderson – 990 (-84)
4-Austin Yarbrough – 978 (-96)
5-Koulten Herbert – 966 (-108)
6-Jimmy Thomas – 962 (-112)
7-Bubba Roling – 934 (-140)
8-Jake Rainey – 932 (-142)
9-Caleb Gay – 814 (-260)
10-Trent McLeod – 774 (-300)

Series drivers will look to capitalize on the bonus opportunity in Charlotte before turning focus to the season-ending Early Bird 50 and Turkey 100 events in November.

Remaining 2025 Schedule
Oct. 30–Nov. 1: 10th Annual World Short Track Championship – The Dirt Track at Charlotte – $8,000-to-win (Bonus Race)

Nov. 21–22: 14th Annual Early Bird 50 – Needmore Speedway – $10,000-to-win

Nov. 28–29: 15th Annual Turkey 100 – Swainsboro Raceway – $10,000-to-win

Special Thanks to Our Partners

Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts • Chevrolet Performance • Hoosier Racing Tire • VP Racing Fuels & Lubricants • Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC • Competition Racing Equipment, Inc. • Cruise with the Champions • Savage Chassis • Velocita by Melissa Markewitz • Bama Sheds & Pole Barns • MatMan Designs, LLC • WesPro JCB Atlanta • Scorpion Race Cars • Columbus Sports Cards • MyRacePass

Stay connected with all the latest Crate Racin’ USA news and results at CrateRacinUSA.com, and follow on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube for results, standings, replays, and event coverage.

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