
2027 World of Outlaws Late Models Tennessee Tipoff
About This Event
Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee, is a high banked red clay oval that hosted 12 NASCAR Cup Series races. The World of Outlaws Late Models, the touring field the series bills as The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet, bring one night of racing to it.
What to Expect
- Seating is wooden and concrete bleachers, all general admission, with chairs allowed on the concrete section
- Concessions sit on each side of the track at each gate, alcohol is sold at the track, and smoking is not permitted
- The late model lap record here is 14.860 seconds, set by Billy Ogle Jr. in November 2013
- Knoxville averages about 16°C (61°F) by day and 4°C (40°F) overnight in March, on NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals
Best Way to Experience It
- Advance tickets are sold until Friday 19 March and cost US$5 less than race day prices, for adult and child general admission alike
- A pit pass opens the pit area: US$50 for ages 12 years and over, US$25 for children aged 11 years and under
Good to Know
- Driving: the speedway is at 809 Brick Mill Road, Maryville, south of Knoxville, and parking is free
- Public transport: the series names McGhee Tyson Airport at Knoxville as the closest airport, with Nashville International as the other option
- Rideshare and taxis: Uber lists Maryville among the Tennessee cities it serves, and Lyft lists Knoxville
- Best value route: McGhee Tyson Airport is in Alcoa, the town next to Maryville, so it leaves the shortest last leg of the two airports the series names
- Tickets: adult general admission from US$35, sold online through the series' Tickets.com page, by phone on 844 347 8849 and at the track on race day; the track takes no credit cards
- Bringing things in: personal coolers are allowed in tier parking only
- Camping: on site without power, US$20 a site and US$10 a day for tents, in tier parking or near the grandstands; reserved spots through Liz on 865 257 1515
- Where to stay: the speedway lists Hilton Knoxville Airport and Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites, both in Alcoa, as its host hotels for 2026; 2027 host hotels are not yet announced
- Last verified: 18 October 2026
- Official link: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/schedule/event-info/?event=4554859
Is This Event Right For You?
- Suitable for kids? Child general admission for ages 11 years and under is US$10 in advance or US$15 on race day. There is no family section. The pits have no age limit, but minors aged 17 years and under need a signed parental consent and waiver form from the pit ticket windows
- Need accessible seating? Accessible seating is directly in front of the tower, in the top row of the concrete bleachers
- Making a weekend of it? The series races the Rocky Top Rumble at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, northeast of Knoxville, the night before, Friday 19 March
Cost Breakdown
2027 PRICES: Adult GA US$35 in advance, US$40 on race day · Children aged 11 years and under US$10 in advance, US$15 on race day · Pit pass US$50, or US$25 for children aged 11 years and under · Camping US$20 per site, tents US$10 per day · Parking free
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