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Four series rounds, three Street Comps, and a $40,000 purse across the Carolinas & Virginia. Here's where and how CMD goes sideways in 2026 — plus everything a first-time spectator needs to know.

2026 Season · The Calendar

Event Schedule

$40,000 Cash
SC1
Street Comp

Piedmont Drift

Julian, NC · Street Competition
May 23–24
Complete
1
Round

Southampton Motor Speedway

Capron, VA
Jun 6–7
Round 1 Complete
2
Round

Hickory Motor Speedway

Hickory, NC
Jul 25–26
Round 2 Complete
3
Round

OG Motorsports Park

Gresham, SC
Sep 5–6
Series Round
SC2
Street Comp

OG Motorsports Park

Gresham, SC · Street Competition
Sep 5–6
Street Comp 2
4
Round

Dominion Raceway

Woodford, VA
Oct 3–4
Series Round
SC3
Street Comp

Southampton Motor Speedway

Capron, VA · Season Finale
Nov 21–22
Finale
Heads up

Four series rounds plus three Street Competitions across NC, VA & SC — all chasing a $40,000 season purse. Final details and any changes are posted first on Instagram and Facebook. Always confirm the date before you tow.

A weekend, hour by hour

The race weekend

Most events run Saturday–Sunday: a Saturday showdown and a Sunday open-drift day. Many tracks also open Friday for load-in and practice.

Friday · Optional

Friday · Load-In

Where available: registration, tech, and fun runs under the lights.

Afternoon
Gates & Registration
Check-in, wristbands, paddock setup.
Rolling
Tech Inspection
Every car passes CMD tech before it hits track.
Evening
Fun Run Night
Loosen up, dial in the car, and slide under the lights.

Day 2 · Main Event

Saturday · Competition

Cash competition, car show, vendors & the top-32 bracket.

8:00 AM
Gates Open
9:00 AM
Drivers Meeting
Mandatory for all competitors.
10:00 – 12:30
Practice
12:30 PM
Lunch / Track Reset
1:00 – 3:30
Qualifying
Knockout format, Formula Drift-style.
4:00 – 6:30
Top 32 Battles
Tandem bracket to the podium.
6:45 – 7:45
Ride-Alongs

Sunday

Sunday · Open Drift

The track is yours — seat time all day long.

Morning
Open Drift Day
Solo sessions for every skill level.
Midday
Tandem Sessions
Chase and lead with the paddock.
All Day
Ride-Alongs
Grab a helmet and hop in.
Wrap-Up
Awards & Send-Off

Times shown reflect CMD's typical Saturday program and can shift with weather and entry counts. Your final schedule is confirmed at the drivers meeting.

CMD course at Southampton Motor Speedway

The tour

Six event weekends.
Three states.

From the Carolinas to Virginia.

The 2026 season tours driver-favorite layouts — Piedmont Drift, Southampton & Dominion Raceway in VA, Hickory Motor Speedway and OG Motorsports Park — each with the run-off, flow and clipping points that make for proper tandem racing, plus paddock space and grandstands close enough to taste the smoke.

5
Track Venues
NC·VA·SC
Three States

Coming to watch?

Spectator info

Kids Free

Children 12 & under get in free. CMD is a family-friendly paddock.

What to Bring

Ear protection, sunscreen, a chair, and cash for the vendors & food trucks.

Best Views

Grandstands sit right on the action — you'll feel the tire smoke from your seat.

Get Your Tickets

Before you go

Common questions

Do I need a ticket for every day?

Single-day and full-weekend spectator tickets are available, and children 12 & under are free. Drivers register for the weekend. Grab yours on the shop.

How old do I have to be to drive?

Drivers who are 16 or 17 must have a parent or guardian present to sign an additional form, where available at that track. All drivers and cars must pass CMD's tech inspection before hitting the track.

Are kids allowed? What's the cost?

Absolutely — bring the whole family. Children 12 and under are free.

What happens if it rains?

Drifting happens rain or shine, but the schedule can shift for safety and track resets. Follow our socials for real-time updates on event weekends.

Where do I confirm dates and locations?

Final dates, added rounds, and special events are always posted first on Instagram and Facebook. Questions? Email CMDriftJoe@gmail.com.