About this event
2026 Racing America @ COTA (November 7-8, 2026)
Experience 850 hp Trans Am cars, classic Corvettes, Alfas, Porsches, Historic F.1 and Indy cars racing on this legendary track. Racing America @ COTA provides the opportunity to get up close to celebrated drivers, legendary race cars and much more. The Racing America @ COTA is an event for the whole family so join us for the full weekend; one day won’t be enough! Racing America features racers and cars from Trans Am, Sportscar Vintage Racing (SVRA), & International GT (IGT) and the Hagerty Cars and Caffeine Car Show with Touring laps available on both Saturday and Sunday.
Racing America @ COTA is one of the most popular events on our schedule. Competitors from around the world close their racing season at Circuit of The Americas. Opened in 2012, Circuit of The Americas is the first modern purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the United States and annually hosts the U.S. Grand Prix for Formula One. Designed by Hermann Tilke, creator of many current Formula One tracks around the world, the 20-turn, 3.4-mile circuit climbs to a tight hairpin at the crest of a 133 foot incline. This dazzling Turn One is followed by a series of fast sweeping corners, hairpin turns and high-speed straightaways. Don't miss out, register today!
Event requirements
Car Show Frequently Asked Questions
What cars are eligible to display?
All classic, vintage, collector, muscle, modern, exotic cars and motorcycles. Car clubs are encouraged to attend. Motorcycles are eligible to participate in the show and awards but are not able to go on track for touring laps.
Where do I enter to display my car?
Follow the signs for car show registration/check in. Registration begins at 8AM on Saturday. Checkin and Parking for Sunday Touring Laps is at 10 a.m. Touring Laps on Sunday can be purchased for an additional $35.00 with your Car Show Registration.
What is the charge for additional attendees in my car?
You will receive two (2) 2-day passes with your entry fee. Additional attendees will pay the regular event spectator admittance fee. You and your guest will be eligible to be in your vehicle for the track touring. The 2-day passes are valid for Saturday and Sunday.
Will I receive a ticket or info in the mail?
No. You will receive your info and weekend wristband upon check in Saturday morning (Sunday for Lime Rock). You will receive a welcome letter via email several days before the event.
How will I get my registration packet?
You will receive your registration packet upon check-in Saturday morning (Sunday for Lime Rock). Registration begins at 8AM-10 AM on Saturday. In order to participate, all participants must sign the track waiver and Racing America waiver at registration at the track.
Where do I enter to display my car if I am arriving with a trailer?
Please advise us by emailing, Car Show Manager, Donna Bastrzycki at carshow@racingamerica.com well in advance of the event if you will be arriving with a trailer so we may direct you in the parking of your trailer and placement of your show car.
I want to park with my friends/club, how would I do that?
If you will be attending with friends or attending as a club it is best if you all meet up at an outside location and then enter at one time. You will not be able to hold spaces.
May I have a "For Sale" sign visible?
In order to maintain the integrity of the event, "For Sale" signs are not permitted on show cars.
Is there a rain date?
The car show is a rain or shine event. There are no refunds for car show registrations.
Are there sponsorship opportunities available?
Racing America Car Shows present a perfect opportunity for your company to reach a qualified target audience. Please contact carshow@racingamerica.com for details on how your company will benefit from the visibility at this unique motorsports extravaganza.
The event is rain or shine. Cancelations are not permitted once you are registered. All drivers in the Touring Laps must be ages 18 and over. All participants and guest must complete both the Racing America and the COTA Track Waivers. All those attending that are under 18 must have the waivers completed by a parent or guardian. A Welcome letter will be emailed out approximately one week prior to the event to all participants.
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