PELETIER, NC — Bobby Watson’s Carteret County Speedway is set to deliver two of the most exciting short track events of the 2026 season, featuring twin $5,000-to-win Limited Late Model races during Memorial Day Weekend and Independence Day Weekend. Each event will award $5,000 to the winner and $800 to start, with an enhanced payout structure designed to reward drivers throughout the field. The purse for both races pays $5,000 for first, $2,000 for second, $1,250 for third,

Photo: Kimi Lynn Smith PELETIER, NC — Another exciting night of short-track racing is in the books at Carteret County Speedway, and fans were treated to edge-of-your-seat action, the opening round of the Charger Triple Crown, and a memorable first-career victory for Deanna Stancill. The Islander Spring Showdown on Saturday, May 9th featured six divisions of racing, each delivering plenty of side-by-side battles and dramatic finishes. Vintage Lites Open the Night The Vintage R

Photo: Kimi Lynn Smith Photography Peletier, NC — Carteret County Speedway and Entertainment Complex’s mission has long extended beyond motorsports, serving as a gathering place where community takes center stage. That vision came to life this past weekend during the inaugural Rise of the Flower Moon Powwow & Car Show, an event that delivered a meaningful blend of culture, connection, and celebration across the Crystal Coast. Following a weather-related reschedule, expectatio

PELETIER, NC – Harry Artemisio picked up his first career Bomber win in Saturday afternoon’s season opening race at Bobby Watson’s Carteret County Speedway. Artemisio started on the pole and led all 25 laps. However, he had to hold off a late charge from Deanna Stancil as both drivers navigated through lapped traffic. Stancill drew within a car-length in the closing laps, but Artemisio was able to hold her off to score the win. “The lapped traffic held me up a few times but t

PELETIER, NC – Chargers will have the opportunity to race for up to $6,000 in winnings during the three races the division is running as part of the Charger Triple Crown at Bobby Watson’s Carteret County Speedway. Each Triple Crown race pays $1,500 to win and drivers who compete in all three races will be eligible for the Triple Crown Championship. In all, the total purse for the Charger Triple Crown races and championship will be up to $18,000. Additionally, Carteret County

Mike Cooper leads during a Street Stock race at Carteret County Speedway. (Andy Marquis photo) SWANSBORO, NC — Carteret Speedway is set to host its second event of the 2026 season with Jumpstart ’26 on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00 PM. Following a successful Opening Day, the speedway is preparing for another action-packed afternoon featuring multiple racing divisions, special driver incentives, and fan engagement promotions. The event will include racing from Street Stock, Mi