Beat the Clock at the First Grip AutoX Event of 2026

The 2026 racing season starts at Drake Field, and you don’t want to miss it. Reaction Motorsports Events is bringing AutoX back to Fayetteville for the first competition of the year, and the buzz is already building.

THE DEETS

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Driver gates open at 7:00 AM, first runs around 9:30 AM)
📍 Drake Field, 280 W Ernest Lancaster Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
🎟️ $60 driver registration (includes gate fee) | $5 spectator gate fee (cash only) | kids 12 & under free
🔗 More info | Sign up here (Registration closes March 18)

Your Car, Your Pace, Your Day

AutoX strips racing down to its core. No bumper-to-bumper chaos, no pressure to keep up with someone else. Just you, your car, and a course designed to test your skills. Almost any vehicle can run, so don’t worry if you’re not rolling up in a track-ready machine.

New to the sport? Experienced drivers will walk you through the course, share tips, and help you get comfortable before your first run.

What to Know Before You Go

Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait to register. Check-in wraps up by 9:00 AM at the main tent, and the drivers’ meeting kicks off right after. You’ll be on the course and running by mid-morning.

Coming to watch? Bring cash and pack a chair. Grab some snacks, and settle in for a day of engines and drivers pushing their limits.

A Few Things to Remember

Drake Field is an active airport, so all pop-ups and umbrellas need to be tied down securely. Garbage cans will be available throughout the site. Dogs are welcome but must stay leashed at all times.

Get out to Drake Field and see what the 2026 season has in store. This is just the first event, with more AutoX dates scheduled for May 23, September 12, and October 17. Mark your calendar and sign up before spots fill.