Hickory Buzz

EL Car and Truck Show
2025-10-04 16:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Event:
Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing’s most storied venues, and is often referred to as the “World’s Most Famous Short Track” and the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars”. The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track.

CARS Tour
2025-10-04 18:30 - 23:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Located in Western North Carolina, Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10 mile banked asphalt track racing weekly on Friday night as it has for most of it’s existence. A NASCAR Home Track facility, TCMS features Late Models as it’s premier division and has been a proving ground for many of today’s rising talents. It was originally built as a dirt track in 1985 and then later converted to pavement in 1988.

Classes:

Late Model Stock Cars

CARS Late Model Stock Tour

Pro Late Model Stock Cars

CARS Pro Late Model Tour

$3,000 to Win Paramount Auto Group Limited United Sewing - Unified Electric
2025-10-11 16:30 - 22:00 | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Event:
Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing’s most storied venues, and is often referred to as the “World’s Most Famous Short Track” and the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars”. The track first opened in 1951 as a 0.500 mi dirt track. 125 Laps

Smart Mods
2025-10-11 18:30 - 23:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Located in Western North Carolina, Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10 mile banked asphalt track racing weekly on Friday night as it has for most of it’s existence. A NASCAR Home Track facility, TCMS features Late Models as it’s premier division and has been a proving ground for many of today’s rising talents. It was originally built as a dirt track in 1985 and then later converted to pavement in 1988.

Classes:

Asphalt Street Stocks
Carolina Mini Stocks
Renegades
Front Wheel Drive
Crown Vic
Smart Modifieds
Carolina Vintage

Driftoberfest
2025-10-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Get ready for Driftoberfest on October 19 from 12–6 PM at Hickory Motor Speedway. Hosted by Foothills Drift Club, the event will feature over 100 drivers showing off their drifting skills. Spectators can enjoy the action on the track while grabbing bites from a variety of food trucks.
Tickets are $25, which include VIP access and ride-alongs (bring your own helmet if possible). Tickets can be purchased through the event website.
Driver tickets at $100
Gates open at 10 AM
Drivers Meeting at 11:45

Tri-County Race Night
2025-10-25 18:30 - 23:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Located in Western North Carolina, Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10 mile banked asphalt track racing weekly on Friday night as it has for most of it’s existence. A NASCAR Home Track facility, TCMS features Late Models as it’s premier division and has been a proving ground for many of today’s rising talents. It was originally built as a dirt track in 1985 and then later converted to pavement in 1988.

Classes:

South Atlantic Pro Series
Asphalt Late Models
Asphalt Limited Late Models
Outlaws
Asphalt Street Stocks
Carolina Mini Stocks
Renegades
Front Wheel Drive
Crown Vic
Carolina Vintage

Tri-County Race Night
2025-11-01 18:30 - 23:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Located in Western North Carolina, Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10 mile banked asphalt track racing weekly on Friday night as it has for most of it’s existence. A NASCAR Home Track facility, TCMS features Late Models as it’s premier division and has been a proving ground for many of today’s rising talents. It was originally built as a dirt track in 1985 and then later converted to pavement in 1988.

Classes:

Asphalt Street Stocks
Carolina Mini Stocks
Renegades
Front Wheel Drive
Crown Vic
Carolina Vintage

Sgt. Ruff's COLOR Run
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex, 1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, 28645, United States
Event:
Shepherds for Sheepdogs is a 501(c) (3) organization located in Lenoir, NC, whose purpose is to purchase professionally trained service dogs for disabled veterans and first responders. 100% of the proceeds goes to the dog and hero pair! This will be our 4th annual race but this year is our very first color run! Join us as we continue to ‘serve those who served’.
Course description:
Get ready to walk, run, or race all while getting blasted with color in this vibrant event. This fresh splash of family and dog fun will will take place on the City of Lenoir Greenway. The race will start and finish at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex parking lot. Both races will begin with a color party, the Pup Run course will have an additional 2 color points and the Big Dawg will have 4.

Fall Brawl presented by Calico Coatings 200 lap Late Model - 100 lap Limiteds - 100 lap PLM - Street Stock - Allison Legacy
2025-11-08 16:30 - 22:00 | Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC, 28658, United States

The Wizard Returns - Monster Trucks Unleashed
2025-11-15 12:30 - 17:00 | Tri-County Motor Speedway, 4405 Hickory Nut Ridge Rd, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
After 2 years away from the Hickory area War Wizard Monster Truck returns to Tri County Motor Speedway.
Get tickets at: https://app.showslinger.com/v4/monster-trucks-unleashed
