sXd Challenge — October 2, 3 & 4, 2026
Join us for the first-ever smileXdeath (sXd) Team Drift Challenge, hosted by Car Shop Karoshi and the Pile Up Podcast. This premier style-based event packs in over 24 hours of team drifting with a focus on seat time, team building, and whacky fun.
Each team gets a designated pit area to run its own car show, then takes on challenges hosted by event sponsors and special guests. Between the driving, expect some of the coolest cars in the USA on display — plus food, games, music, vendors, and entertainment all weekend long. Full details at sxdchallenge.com.
Spectator Hours
| Day | Gates | Drifting |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Challenge Schedule (Teams)
| Friday, Oct 2 | 1:00 PM — Team intro recording & car show judging · 2:00 PM — Driver's meeting · 3:00 PM–11:30 PM — Hot track |
| Saturday, Oct 3 | 10:00 AM — Driver's meeting · 11:00 AM–11:30 PM — Hot track |
| Sunday, Oct 4 | 10:00 AM — Driver's meeting · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM — Hot track |
Parking & Concessions
No personal vehicles are permitted in the pit area — spectator parking is in the main parking lot, and the extra field and grass parking is reserved for MEDIA ONLY. The Rusty Wheel will have full concessions every day, with bags of ice available on site.
Driver & Passenger Requirements
All drivers and passengers must wear long pants and closed-toed shoes, with no exceptions. Ride-alongs require an SA2020 or newer helmet, and ride-alongs are never guaranteed or included as part of your ticket.
Know Before You Go
All ticket sales are final, and no refunds will be issued.
