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MEDIA

The HALL OF FAME

Explore highlights from past Ponies in the Smokies events, featuring incredible Mustangs, scenic mountain drives, the indoor expo, burnout competitions, drag racing, and the passionate community that makes PITS unforgettable.

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Event photo text on light gray striped background: “EVENT PHOTO – PITS SHOWFIELD”
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Event photo title card with gray diagonal stripes and blue-gray text: “PITS DRIVING EXPERIENCE”
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Event photo text: “Pits Cruise In” on a light gray striped background
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Event photo for PITS Awards on a light gray striped background

Event Schedule – Flyer

Blue sports car event flyer for “Ponies in the Smokies,” March 23–28, 2026, with schedule details.

Sunday – March 22

  • Shine Run – Day 1 (ClearShine Products)


Monday – March 23

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: PITS Driving Experience (Newport Speedway)
  • 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: BFGoodrich Driving School (Morning)
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM: BFGoodrich Driving School (Afternoon)
  • Shine Run – Day 2
  • 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Light the Still Cruise-In (Quaker Steak & Lube)


Tuesday – March 24

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: PITS Driving Experience
  • Autocross & Ride-a-longs
  • Shine Run – Day 3


Wednesday – March 25

  • 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM: PITS Driving Experience & Mobile Dyno
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Fun Runs & Ride-a-longs
  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: KOTS Dyno Competition
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: KOTS Autocross & Shotgun Alley
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Drifting Exhibitions
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Burnout Competition
  • Shine Run – Day 4


Thursday – March 26

  • 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Coffee & Camshafts
  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: PITS Driving Experience (Knoxville Dragway)
  • Drag Racing (Open Test & Tune / KOTS / Fastest Ford)
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: KOTS Drag Racing
  • Shine Run – Day 5
  • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Shine Run Party & YouTuber Meet


Friday – March 27

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Car Show – Day 1
  • Vendors & Special Displays
  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Car Show Judging
  • 12:00 PM: KOTS Show & Shine Judging


Saturday – March 28

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Car Show – Day 2
  • Vendors & Special Displays
  • 2:30 PM: Awards Ceremony


Best of Show Inside

John and Nancy Doherty

1996 SVT Cobra

Best of Show Outside

Mark and Candy Lund

1967 Shelby GT500 "Zeldaa"