24th Annual North-South Shootout Announces Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Dale Wolbrink, Dale@RedHelmComm.com, 508.847.0565

Full Day of Qualifying, Fan Activities and Feature Racing Planned for November 7; Friday, November 6 Reserved for Competitor Pit Activities

LUCAMA, N.C. — (September 22, 2026) A new chapter in North-South Shootout history will be written November 6–7 when one of short track racing’s longstanding traditions makes its debut at Southern National Motorsports Park. The North-South Shootout will make its debut at the high-banked North Carolina oval highlighted by a full day of on-track activity on Saturday, November 7, featuring seven divisions, and culminating with the 125-lap Tour-Type Modified main event.

On Saturday, November 7, action will get underway with rotating practice for all divisions at 10:00 a.m. Grandstands will open at 1:15 p.m., followed by single-car qualifying for all modified divisions and Chargers beginning at 1:30 p.m. Fans will also have an opportunity to meet the competitors during a driver autograph session scheduled from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. before attention turns entirely to the track.

Feature racing begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Legends, Vintage Modifieds, 602 Modifieds, Chargers and Any Cars also taking their turn under the spotlight.

Competitors will begin their North-South Shootout weekend on Friday, November 6 with registration, inspection and optional practice. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. with technical inspection beginning at 1:00 p.m. Optional practice will be available for the Tour-Type Modifieds, 602 Modifieds and Vintage Modifieds. For Tour Mods, there will be a driver’s meeting and pill draw also scheduled as teams prepare for Saturday’s competition.

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The complete schedule for both days is available through the Southern National Motorsports Park website at: snmpark.com/nss

With a new track, a new challenge and the same North-South Shootout tradition, November 6–7 promises to bring together competitors and fans from both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line for a weekend built around one of short track racing’s most distinctive divisions.

Competitor registration for all divisions will open Wednesday, September 23, while tickets for the 24th Annual North-South Shootout will go on sale Thursday, September 24.

Dale Wolbrink

Dale Wolbrink is a seasoned freelance marketing consultant with nearly three decades of experience in public relations and integrated marketing. Dale has been a tireless advocate for short track racing. As such, her marketing and promotional skills were integral during the early success of the North South Shootout. We are thankful to have her on board moving forward.

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