Drift Events Calendar 2026 — US Edition
A month-by-month directory of US drift events worth traveling for in 2026 — Formula Drift, Lone Star Drift, grassroots series, and track days.
The US drift calendar is denser in 2026 than it has ever been. Beyond Formula Drift’s eight rounds, every region runs at least one grassroots series — here’s how to plan a season.
March
- Formula Drift Long Beach (CA) — the season opener. Friday/Saturday April 4–5, 2026.
- Lone Star Drift Round 1 — Houston, TX.
- East Coast Bash — Englishtown, NJ.
April
- Drift Atlanta (Road Atlanta) — Formula Drift Round 2.
- PNW Drift Series Round 1 — Pacific Raceways, WA.
May
- Final Bout 2026 — South Bend, IN. The grassroots event of the year.
- Drift Week ProAm — Willow Springs, CA.
June–August
- FD New Jersey (Wall Stadium), FD St. Louis, FD Seattle, FD Texas — the summer cluster.
- Touge California, ClubFR series, Northwest Drift Cup — the regional series in full swing.
September–October
- Formula Drift Irwindale — the finale, October 16–18.
- No Coast Drift Wars (Heartland Park, KS).
- Drift Indy — Lucas Oil Raceway.
Winter
CA / FL / AZ continue running track days through winter. Northern states shut down November–March.
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Frequently Asked
When does the 2026 Formula Drift season start?
April 4–5, 2026, with the traditional Long Beach opener. Eight rounds run through October 18 at Irwindale.
What is the biggest grassroots drift event in the US?
Final Bout, held annually in South Bend, IN. The 2026 edition runs in May.
Are there drift events in the winter?
Yes — California, Florida, Arizona, and Nevada all run drift days through December and February. Most northern states close for winter.
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