EVENT INFO
WHERE:
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
27861 BUDDS CREEK ROAD
MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659
WHEN:
APRIL 10th – FRI – GATES OPEN AT 9AM (12PM TO SPECTATORS)
APRIL 11th – SAT – GATES OPEN AT 8AM
APRIL 12th – SUN – GATES OPEN AT 7AM
NEW FOR 2026!
WEEKEND VIP SPECTATOR TICKETS!
Enjoy a prime, guaranteed view of the starting line action! This ticket grants access to the exclusive first section of bleachers on the pit side of the track.
Note: Seating is limited. All guests, including children, must have a dedicated VIP ticket to enter this section.
This will be the first section of bleachers next to the tower on the pit side
..:: There are NO Friday-Only tickets ::..
You must purchase a WEEKEND PASS to enter on Friday
..:: There are NO Saturday-Only tickets ::..
You must purchase a WEEKEND PASS or a 2-DAY PASS to enter on Saturday
TICKET PRICES:
VIP SPECTATOR WEEKEND PASS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY): $120
*Please note that all children entering the VIP SPECTATOR section are required to have a VIP ticket.
SPECTATOR WEEKEND PASS (FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY): $90
SPECTATOR 2-DAY PASS (SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY): $70
SUNDAY SPECTATOR: $50
CHILDREN (AGES 11 & under) = FREE (with paying adult)
*Please note that all children entering the VIP section are required to have a VIP ticket.
Parking is FREE for spectators
Weekend Preferred Parking: $50.00 for the weekend (Sold online only, Non Hondas & Acura's ONLY)
SPECTATOR RV CAMPING - $200
CAMPING IS ALLOWED - MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!
Please contact Maryland International Raceway to reserve a camping space in Camper Village, by calling the office at (301) 884-RACE (7223) or emailing Rebecca Hammonds at rhammonds@goracemir.com. The camping fee for the weekend is $200 per RV/Camper. Camping fee does not include admission. Each person staying in your RV must purchase a weekend admission online. Camper Village is located on the spectator side of the track. There are no hookups at the individual camp sites, however, there is a dump station on the entrance road and water stations located around the property. A honey wagon will make a round early Sunday morning for your convenience for a small fee paid at that time. There are limited spots available for Camper Village, call and make your reservation today.
YOUR WRISTBAND IS YOUR TICKET!
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR WRISTBAND OFF ALL WEEKEND!
RSVP:
CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW IF YOU’LL BE COMING TO HDAY SPRING 2026!
ACTIVITIES:
FRIDAY
– DRAG RACING TESTING & 1 QUALIFYING ROUND
– CAR SHOW/MEET (NON-JUDGED)
– VENDOR MIDWAY
– LIFESTYLE STAGE & DJ’S
SATURDAY
– TOP 100 CAR SHOW
– DRAG RACING
– LOW CAR LIMBO FOR CAR SHOW COMPETITORS
– VENDOR MIDWAY
– LIFESTYLE STAGE – DJ’S AND GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY
– GIVEAWAY CAR LIVE DRAWING
SUNDAY (THE MAIN EVENT)
– FULLY-JUDGED CAR SHOW
– DRAG RACING ELIMINATIONS
– VENDOR MIDWAY
– LIFESTYLE STAGE – DJ’S AND GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY
– GIVEAWAY CAR LIVE DRAWING
SPECTATOR INFO
HDAY is a family-friendly event.
We promote all of our events to be family-friendly and all children ages 11 and under get in FREE with a paying adult!
*Kids ages 11 and under will not need a spectator ticket at the event*
Spectators are NOT permitted to bring in pit bikes, golf carts, scooters, bikes, hoverboards, skateboards, ATVs, or anything on wheels. This is strictly enforced.
Children are NOT permitted to operate anything on wheels unless they are 16 or older with a valid driver’s license. (This includes bicycles, etc.)
HOTELS
CLICK HERE for the Raceway’s official listing. Mention MDIR for a special racer/spectator discount when staying at any of these hotels.
If all of these host hotels are book up, please call the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Tourism at 301-884-5555 or the Charles County Office of Tourism at 301-934-9305.
PARKING
Free general parking will be available in the Raceway’s property for passenger vehicles.
Preferred parking for spectators will be available for purchase online. The preferred parking lot is located closest to the entrance gate on the spectator side of the track.
ARRIVAL INFO
Based on previous years, starting on the night before the event, there are cars that start lining up at the entrance to avoid morning traffic. Traffic to enter the raceway is the heaviest on Sunday morning and traffic to the track begins as early as 5am.
The Gates will be open at 9am on Friday, 8am on Saturday and 7am on Sunday.
CAMPING IS ALLOWED
CAMPING IS ALLOWED - MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!
Please contact Maryland International Raceway to reserve a camping space in Camper Village, by calling the office at (301) 884-RACE (7223) or emailing Rebecca Hammonds at rhammonds@goracemir.com. The camping fee for the weekend is $200 per RV/Camper. Camping fee does not include admission. Each person staying in your RV must purchase a weekend admission online. Camper Village is located on the spectator side of the track. There are no hookups at the individual camp sites, however, there is a dump station on the entrance road and water stations located around the property. A honey wagon will make a round early Sunday morning for your convenience for a small fee paid at that time. There are limited spots available for Camper Village, call and make your reservation today.Strict Rule: No pit vehicles (ATVs, golf carts, scooters, bikes) are allowed in Camper Village. RVs are NOT permitted in the general Spectator Lots; violators will be towed at the owner's expense.
SUITE RENTAL
Experience the excitement of drag racing in your own private suite during the world’s largest Honda/Acura event in the country! Each suite has seating for 21 people with a prime starting line view and includes 5 keycards for entry, use of reserved restrooms in the tower and is furnished with tables for catering, sink, small refrigerator, adjustable PA speakers, and a dimmer system for the lights to enhance nighttime viewing. The rental fee is $800 for the weekend plus admission for each person in your group. To book your suite please call 301-884-9833 today, as there is a limited quantity available.
FOOD
You are permitted to bring food and drinks to the event. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase at concession stands throughout the event.
VENDOR INFO
Please contact vendors@ogs1320.com
NOTE: The sale of food/drinks or products by non-official vendors/sponsors is strictly prohibited. Parties engaging in these sales will be escorted off the premises and the merchandise will be confiscated.
FAQ
ARE COOLERS ALLOWED? Yes – Coolers are restricted to 14” and no glass bottles are allowed.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED? Yes – All dogs must be leashed at all times.
SCHEDULE
TRACK MAP
OFFICIAL EVENT FLYER
CAR SHOW INFO
This event is strictly for Honda and Acura makes and models.
All car show tickets are available online and only a very limited quantity will be available at the gate during the event.
All Hondas and Acuras can enter the car show.
CAR SHOW TICKET PRICES:
VIP Car Show Weekend Pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $125
Judged Weekend Car Show (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $100
Non-Judged Weekend Car Show Pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $90
2-Day Judged Car Show Pass (Saturday & Sunday): $80
2-Day Non-Judged Car Show Pass (Saturday & Sunday): $70
*Car Show ticket includes admission for car and driver. Each additional passenger will require a spectator ticket.*
*NO MOTORCYLCES/GROMS/RUCKUS. THERE ARE NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD REFUNDS.*
*Judged and Non-Judged Car Show Participants that arrive on Friday will be parked in the first pit-side grass lot while we complete event set up and racer move-in. Those participants that arrive on Friday will be asked to leave the pit-side area Friday night for facility maintenance and clean-up. However, participants that have checked-in and have their credentials will be able to enter through the green gate Saturday and Sunday morning from 6am-9am and avoid the long lines at the main gate. On Saturday and Sunday, participants will be separated into their designated parking area for the remainder of the event.
YOUR WRISTBAND IS YOUR TICKET!
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR WRISTBAND OFF ALL WEEKEND!
*Registration is only required for the VIP area of the car show. Tickets for the general car show will also be available and are sold separately.
CAR SHOW INFO
FRIDAY = HDAY CAR MEET
Approved VIP entries will be able to park inside the HDAY show area on Friday. HDAY Judged Car Show and Non-Judged Car Show entries will be able to park in the general parking lot. There will be no judging of car show vehicles on Friday. It will be more of an HDAY car meet with the VIP cars that attend. Please remember that if you purchase a 3-DAY Judged Car Show or 3-DAY Non-Judged Car Show ticket, you will be able to enter on Friday and spectate at NO additional cost. Come out and enjoy the day with us!
SATURDAY = TOP 100 CAR SHOW & LOW CAR LIMBO
HDAY judges will award the top 100 cars competing in the car show. Competitors arriving after 2pm will be exhibition only for Saturday. Awards will be presented at approximately 4:30pm at the main stage.
The low car limbo competition will be open to car show competitors only. There is no additional charge to enter the limbo once your car is entered to compete in the Top 100 Car Show.
Sign-up for the limbo will be at the event at Car Show Central.
SUNDAY = FULLY-JUDGED CAR SHOW
Over 30 classes with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class. Competitors arriving after 12pm will be exhibition only for Sunday. Awards will be presented at approximately 5pm at the main stage.
• Car Show Trailers: To maximize display space for our beautiful show cars, we ask that you do not haul show cars on trailers.
If a trailer is required, you must unload in the designated area on the entrance road and park the trailer in the designated trailer lot on the spectator side. Car Show Trailers are NOT allowed inside the pit area.
• Music & Noise Courtesy: Help us keep MIR a welcome part of the community!
• Quiet Hours: Music must be kept low between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM to respect our neighbors.
• During the Event: Please keep music at a volume that allows racers to hear critical P.A. announcements and staging calls.
YOUR WRISTBAND IS YOUR TICKET!
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR WRISTBAND OFF ALL WEEKEND!
VIP CAR SHOW
*REGISTRATION IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR THE VIP AREA OF THE CAR SHOW.
After submission of your car for entry into the VIP car show, please be patient. With hundreds of entries, it may take up to a couple of weeks to hear back from the HDAY team. For any specific questions regarding the VIP Car Show, please contact ogs1320info@gmail.com.
We thank you for your patience.
If accepted to be part of the VIP Car Show, you will receive a confirmation email along with a link to purchase your ticket along with any other additional tickets and merchandise. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CORRECTLY SPELLED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL AND TICKET PURCHASE LINK. 3 days out from the event, you will receive an email from Team HDAY with information on roll-in details and any other pertinent information for the event weekend.
• VIP Car Show Trailers: To maximize display space for our beautiful show cars, we ask that you do not haul show cars on trailers.
If a trailer is required, you must unload in the designated area on the entrance road and park the trailer in the designated trailer lot on the spectator side. Car Show Trailers are NOT allowed inside the pit area.
• Music & Noise Courtesy: Help us keep MIR a welcome part of the community!
• Quiet Hours: Music must be kept low between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM to respect our neighbors.
• During the Event: Please keep music at a volume that allows racers to hear critical P.A. announcements and staging calls.
YOUR WRISTBAND IS YOUR TICKET!
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR WRISTBAND OFF ALL WEEKEND!
BEST OF SHOW AWARDS:
BEST HONDA ($ PRIZE + TROPHY)
BEST ACURA ($ PRIZE + TROPHY)
BEST JDM ($ PRIZE + TROPHY)
BEST TEAM ($ PRIZE + TROPHY)
CAR SHOW ELIGIBILITY
Only Hondas and Acuras are allowed to compete in the Car Show.
The HDAY Staff reserves the right to be selective in regards to the vehicles that are permitted to enter the cars show. The following types of vehicles are NOT permitted:
– No vehicles that are under construction
– No “For Sale” vehicles
– No vehicles that do not have a full set of wheels (no donuts)
– No primered vehicles
– No vehicles that were clearly in an accident
– No vehicles with multiple colored exterior body panels (I.E. doors and fenders different color than the rest of the car)
**If you purchase a car show participant ticket, we ask that you do not violate any of the above mentioned regulations. If you do purchase a car show ticket and violate any of these rules, you will not receive a refund. NO EXCEPTIONS.
CAR CLUBS
Car Clubs may park together only in the event that all members drive in together. There will be no saving spots for friends, car crew members, family etc… Please keep in mind that there may still be instances where due to spacing, all members of a car club or crew may not be able to park together. These situations may arise and the decision in regards to parking will be made solely by HDAY staff.
SOUND SYSTEMS
There will be a separate “Sound Zone” in the car show for cars/trucks that want to turn on their sound systems. Sound systems are not permitted to be turned on in areas outside of the “Sound Zone”.
DRIVING AROUND
With the amount of attendees at the event, we only permit racecars to drive in the pit area for the safety of our attendees. All show cars must remain parked after our parking staff parks your vehicle in its designated spot.
TENTS IN CAR SHOW AREA
Tents are restricted to the space that the car is in and must be secured safely to avoid injury or damage to other vehicles. The tent cannot take up any additional space. The tent must not promote a sponsor or manufacturer. HDAY and the hosting dragway cannot be held liable for any damage caused by your tent.
RACER INFO
DRAG RACING
* ATTENTION RACERS: THURSDAY – Gates open from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. to racers only for parking and tech.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: Gates open at 9 a.m. for Racers. Tech is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Test Session for racers. From 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Heads-Up Racers get one test pass during that time.
Bracket racers are allowed unlimited test passes.
From 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. - 1st Qualifying round for heads up racers and index racers
Please Note: All drag racing tickets will be sold online. There will be no race tickets sold at the gate.
• Friday – Pro testing & 1 qualifying round for SFWD, All Motor, Nitro, AWD, 11.50, 10.50, 9.50 classes
• Saturday – Heads Up/Index drag racing qualifications and bracket time trials
• Sunday – Heads Up/Index/bracket drag racing eliminations
Ticket purchase includes admission for car and driver for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
TECH CARD PRICES
SFWD CLASS - $400
AWD CLASS - $300
ALL-MOTOR CLASS - $250
NITRO ALL-MOTOR CLASS - $250
INDEX CLASSES (11.50, 10.50, 9.50) - $200
Bracket CLASSES (B1, B2) - $150
RACER TECH CARDS WILL BE SOLD ONLINE ONLY!
DRAG RACING CLASSES
K-TUNED SFWD
OGS1320 ALL-MOTOR
OGS130 NITRO ALL-MOTOR
DRT DRAG RACE TECHNOLOGIES 9.50 INDEX
NYCE1S 10.50 INDEX
RAY’S COIN OP 11.50 INDEX
EWING AUTO REPAIR BRACKET 1 (13.99 & QUICKER)
EATSLEEPRACE BRACKET 2 (14.00 & SLOWER)
DRAG RACING RULES
All cars must have a Honda or Acura engine.
Tickets will only be available for purchase online (no race tickets will be sold at the gate).
Racers can only race in 1 class.
Any racers who do not have a Honda/Acura (but has a Honda/Acura engine) can only race in the bracket or index class.
CLICK HERE for drag racing class rules or visit https://www.ogs1320.com/drag-racing-rules
All SFWD and All-Motor racers must bring your own sealed cans of approved fuel. Refer to CLASS RULES for more fuel info.
DRAG RACING PARKING INFO
*Racers towing their race cars are highly encouraged to park between 3pm-8pm (sharp) on Thursday 4/9. Racers who park on Thursday must purchase all additional tickets when they enter.
Pit Vehicles: *Racers: Permitted one pit vehicle per entry. It MUST arrive in the same transport vehicle as the race car.
Spectators: NOT PERMITTED to bring any pit vehicles (ATVs, golf carts, electric/kick scooters, or bikes).
RV INFO
We do not encourage the use of RVs by participants to attend the event. Due to the limited amount of space, there is a $150 parking fee per RV that will be charged by Maryland International Raceway.
Competitors in the All-Motor and SFWD class are allowed 1 RV per team (even if the team has multiple race cars) at no additional cost (*you must have competed in the All-Motor or SFWD class at a previous OGS1320 event). All RVs that are not in All-Motor or SFWD will be subject to a $150 RV parking fee by Maryland International Raceway. The driver will redeem the RV pass upon arrival and leave the pass at Will Call.
One RV is permitted per racer entry and must fit entirely within your assigned pit space.
Arrival: The RV must arrive and enter at the same time as the racer. An additional fee applies at the gate.
Rentals: If your RV is being delivered, the driver must have a ticket to enter the facility. To avoid fees, you may meet the driver off-property and drive the RV in yourself.
CLASS PAYOUTS
– K-TUNED SFWD (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = TBA)
Winner – $TBA ; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; *16 cars needed for full payout
– OGS1320 ALL-MOTOR (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $TBA; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; *8 cars needed for full payout
– WESTFIELD AUTOWORKS AWD (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $3000; Runner Up – $1500; Semis – $750; *8 cars needed for full payout
– DRT DRAG RACE TECHNOLOGIES 9.50 INDEX (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $TBA; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; 1/4’S- $TBA; *32 cars needed for full payout
– NYCE1S 10.50 INDEX (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $TBA; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; 1/4’S- $TBA; *32 cars needed for full payout
– RAY’S COIN OP 11.50 INDEX (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $TBA; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; 1/4’S- $TBA; *32 cars needed for full payout
– OGS1320 BRACKET 1 (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $TBA; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; *32 cars needed for full payout
– EATSLEEPRACE BRACKET 2 (TOTAL CLASS PAYOUT = $TBA)
Winner – $TBA; Runner Up – $TBA; Semis – $TBA; *32 cars needed for full payout
