This years Ponies In The Smokies presented by National Parts Depot kick off party will have a new location! The Kick Off Party will be at Smokies Stadium, just off of I-40 at exit 407(across the road from Bass Pro Shops). The official party starts at four but will have our PITS Driving Experience starting at 10 am! Be sure and make plans to attend!
Ponies In The Smokies Driving Experience at The Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium
3540 Line Drive, Kodiak, TN 37764
The ultimate test of Bootlegger and machine to see if you can outrun the Revenuer’s that are looking to shut down your operation. No better way to prepare for the Shine Run than to test your mettle at Smokies Stadium before runnin’ cases of shine through the hills!
PITS Autocross – A race against the clock, but don’t hit those cones and get a time penalty, as it’ll take a clean run to get the quickest time and out hustle the Revenuers! A trophy and prize await the winner.
10am – 7pm
$20 per car and driver for as many runs as you can get in
$5 per passenger(18+) to ride along for as many runs you can get in
Your car must pass tech and participant waiver signed
PITS “Shotgun Alley” – Sometimes you gotta drop anchor and watch the Revenuer fly by, so head on down to Shotgun Alley and test your steed’s ability in a straight line 0-60-0 style competition. A combination of the fastest accelerating time and shortest stopping distance wins a trophy and prize!
10am – 7pm
$10 per car and driver for as many runs as you can get in
$5 per passenger(18+) to ride along for as many runs as you can get in
Your car must pass tech and participant waiver signed
Autocross/Shotgun Alley Combo Pack – $25 covers car and driver for both events
Participant Driving Event FAQ
- The same Tech Inspection covers both events
- The same Waiver covers both events
- PITS Tech decal(visible on the windshield) covers both events
- Armbands must be shown prior to each run
- Paid, Waivered and Arm banded Passengers(18+) can ride along on both courses
- Drivers and Passengers must have DOT/SNELL helmets <5yrs from production date
- Please visit east10drift.com RULES section for full driver and vehicle requirements
Drifting Demonstration and Ride Alongs – Sponsored by EAST10DRIFT. Slippin’ sideways is another way to shake the Revenuers, but don’t spill your cargo as that’ll cost you some sippin’ money! Come witness Eastern Tennessee’s finest drift drivers putting on hourly demonstrations. Also available is the rare and thrilling opportunity to ride along during the controlled chaos in a prepared drift car. Excitement guaranteed, loss of bodily control possible!
10am – 7pm
$20 per ride along
Roush Ride Along – Sponsored by Roush Performance & The Roush Road Crew. If you want the ultimate Bootleggin’ vehicle, come on over the Roush Race Hauler, buckle up in a new Roush Mustang to see what The Cat in the Hat has cooked up for you. Jack Roush Jr and other drivers will be on hand to demonstrate what a high-performance machine in capable hands can do and all you have to do is hold on and smile!
10am – 7pm
See the Roush Representatives on site for full details
