5th Annual Ponies in the Ozarks

Memorial Day Weekend MCA National Judged Show and HPDE at Ozarks International Raceway!

May 23 & 24, 2026.

OPEN TO ALL MAKES! Not just Mustangs!

OPEN TO ALL MAKES! Not just Mustangs!

The Mustang Club of America is pleased to offer a two-day event featuring a 250-car MCA judged show and two days driving at the newest Pro-Level track in the US. Ozarks International Raceway is nearly 4 miles long and has nearly 1,200 feet of elevation change! The track is located approximately 20 minutes from Osage Beach, Missouri on the Lake of the Ozarks. This is a destination resort area so lots of things to do and see in addition to driving on one of the newest venues in the US. Please join us at Ozarks International Raceway in Gravois Mills, Missouri for the best bargain in High Performance Driving Education. The weather should be great and we are limiting run group size and maximizing track time. You will be on track 4-5 times each day for 20 - 30 minutes each. The current track schedule is available below and we recommend that your print out and bring with you to the event.

For Novice drivers, learn high speed driving and car control skills through classroom and lead follow format from experienced instructors. Bring your street car or track car. No previous experience necessary. Novice space is limited to 25 cars only so register early.

We also have 46 garage spaces ($100 for two days) and they will go fast! So sign up early if you want a garage space

Don't drive a Mustang and not a member? No problem! AGAIN, ALL MAKES ARE WELCOME. You can join MCA for $40 and enjoy MCA membership benefits as well as a discount on this event. One day entry is $375 (no discount for one day entry), two-day entry for MCA members is $650 and $700 for Non-MCA members.

CAR SHOW REGISTRATION

Don't want to drive but want to enter the show, register here

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CRUISE:

Come join us on Celebration Cruises at the Bagnell Dam Strip May 22, 2026, for a 2-hour lake cruise and dinner. You’ll experience a unique, and enjoyable cruise while viewing the beautiful homes and scenery, on Lake of the Ozarks. You will enjoy a yachting experience and atmosphere with unsurpassed service from the professional crew.

Boarding will start at 6:00PM with the boat leaving the dock at 6:30PM. Dinner will be a Country Buffet with fried chiicken, pork loin, mashed potatoes w/gravey, vegetable medley, dinner roll and a cheesecake desert. The cost for the cruise and dinner is $75 per person.

Purchase tickets for Friday night cruise, Saturday night BBQ, Poker Run or event T-Shirts at MCASHOWS.com

Saturday Night BBQ:

We will host a social at the track, 5:30PM - 7:00PM. BBQ will be served, cost is $26 per person.

LODGING: It's strongly recommended to book early due to the event being on Memorial Day Weekend and the Osage Beach area being a Vacation Destination area.

If you have not made reservations yet we recommend that you visit the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitors Bureau for guidance on local hotels, condos, and resorts as this is a busy time for the area. Click here to check out their website.

We have compiled a list of AirBnb's, VRBO's and hotels available in the area, see the links below:

AirBnB & Hotels

VRBO's

Restaurants in the area:

We will add any information as it becomes available!

Registration Point of contact:

Chris Ponder - 318-393-8533

Email: driving