Catch My Drift at Hickory Motor Speedway

July 25-26, 2026

LOCATION

Hickory Motor Speedway
3130 US Hwy 70 SE
Newton, NC 28658

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Spectators: Anyone can attend with a General Admission ticket. Ticket availability will be announced soon.

Kids: 12 & under are FREE.

Drivers:

• All vehicles must pass Catch My Drift Tech Inspection.

Car Show:
Hosted by Static Struggle and open to approved participants.

WHAT IS THIS EVENT

Catch My Drift returns with a full weekend of drifting, competition, and car culture.

We're teaming up with Static Struggle for a large car show and working alongside Foothills Drift Club to create a fun, tandem-friendly layout for drivers and spectators alike.

With nearly 40 drivers already registered from 9 different states, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest Catch My Drift events of the summer.

SATURDAY FEATURES

• $10,000 Drift Competition

• Static Struggle Car Show

• Vendors & Food Trucks

• Ride-Alongs

• Top 32 Competition and Finals

SUNDAY FEATURES

• Open Drift Day

• Tandem Sessions

• Ride-Alongs

• Additional Activities Throughout the Day

EVENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

Saturday - July 25

8:00 AM – Gates Open

9:00 AM – Mandatory Drivers Meeting

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Practice

12:30 PM – Lunch / Track Reset

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Qualifying

Qualifying Order Announcement Immediately Following

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Top 32 Competition

6:45 PM – 7:45 PM – Ride-Alongs

8:30 PM – Top 16 Driver Introductions

Final Competition Immediately Following Until Completion

Sunday - July 26

9:00 AM – Gates Open & Tech Inspection

11:30 AM – Drivers Meeting (On Track)

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Drifting

8:00 PM – Track Cold / Cleanup

ENTRY SUNDAY ONLY

Drivers: $150 Online Only (Limited Availability)

Spectators: $25 at the Gate

General Admission includes access to the front-stretch viewing area.

Ride-Alongs:
All spectators ages 16 and older may participate in ride-alongs. Participants ages 16-17 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Driver spots are limited and expected to sell out.

• Driver tickets are non-transferable.

• Driver passes do not include crew passes.

• DOT or SNELL-approved helmets are required for all drivers.

• Cash-only venue.

• No alcohol permitted on property.

• All vehicles must pass tech inspection before entering the track.

For event questions, registration information, and event updates, contact Catch My Drift.

WHY COME

• $10,000 Drift Competition

• Nearly 40 Drivers from 9 States

• Static Struggle Car Show

• Ride-Alongs Throughout the Weekend

• Vendors & Food Trucks

• Tandem-Friendly Layout

• Family-Friendly Atmosphere

• Kids 12 & Under Free