Talladega Short Track and Raceway Park
Talladega Short Track and Raceway Park
š Talladega Short Track, affectionately called āThe Hornetās Nestā, is located across the street and just east of the Talladega Super Speedway on Speedway Boulevard in Eastaboga, Alabama. š The track opened on April 29th, 1977 under the direction of promoter Alfred Gurley. The track garnered national attention, and is ranked as one of the Top 25 speedways in USA Today. The nickname āThe Hornetās Nestā was bestowed on the track and used frequently by late Track Announcer Perry Holman as the action on the track is tight and ultra competitive, thus turning a field of Stock Cars loose on the high-banked, red clay oval is likened to kicking a Hornetās Nest as they begin buzzing with action! Action takes place on the Stock Car Track every Saturday night from mid-March through mid-October, and Friday night racing action on the 1/6 mile Raceway Park go-kart facility from April through September with go-kart and Junior Late Model Racing. Special events include the world famous Ice Bowl which is an annual winter pilgrimage in January of each season, kicking off the race season for many fans and competitors, and draws 300+ cars from around the country. Other special events included are: the always exciting NASCAR weekends that run in conjunction with the events at Talladega Super Speedway; Alfred Gurley Twin 25 Super Late Model event; Annual Governorās Cup Event; July 4th weekend Salute to America Nationals; the Jerry Goodwin Tribute Event; and many others throughout the season. Many sanctioning bodies visit TST each season including: Southern All Star Super Late Model Series, Crate Racinā USA Dirt Late Model Series, USCS Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars, NVRA Vintage Race Cars, and the Crate Racinā USA Street Stock Series. We hope to see you soon to take in a night of āDirt Trackinā Southern Style.ā
Everything you need to know
WELCOME and if this is your first time here are some tips to help make your trip exciting and comfortable: if you are bothered by loud noise, ear plugs/ear muffs might be handy to have with you; bleacher seating is available or bring your favorite folding/lawn chair(even though you might not need it because you will be up on your feet cheering your favorite driver!); a light jacket might be in order for cool fall nights as the cars will cause breezy conditions; an FM radio tuned to 99.9 FM will pick up all the PA broadcast so you can stay informed by the track announcer; safety glasses/goggles if you have sensitivity to dust and dirt in the air; money for the various vendors and concession visits; and come expecting to get hooked and become a life long fan!!
š Weekly Racing classes include: TST Sportsman/Steel Head Late Models, Crate Racinā USA 604 Late Models, Crate Racinā USA 602 Late Model Sportsman, Factory Stocks, Crate Racinā USA Modified Sportsman, and Hot Shots. Special events may add or remove classes from the Running Order.
Handicap Accessible seats are located in the main grandstand with space for wheelchairs, and rails and easy access seating. Please let a TST Staff member know if you need assistance or other accommodations.
Coolers are allowed, we just require NO GLASS BOTTLES
š Concession stands are open at 3 locations ā the main grandstands, back stretch grandstands, and outside pit area offering Coca-Cola products and a variety of hot food. š„¤
There will be NO REFUNDS. Talladega Short Track will make every effort possible to complete the program. The night's events will be considered a complete event if all Qualifying Heat Races are complete and Features are set. In the event of inclement weather after features are set, the event will be considered complete and makeup features will be ran and no tickets or armbands will be honored at future events. If qualifying heats are not completed, and features are not set, tickets will be valid for use at the next three(3) events. Tickets will be honored at equal or lesser value, and may be applied to upgraded ticket prices at special events. You MUST have your ticket or armband for raincheck to be honored. Special Event rainouts will be addressed on a case by case basis if necessary.
YES! Contact the speedway at 256-831-1413 to see how you could get you or your business involved. We have advertising for ANY budget!