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*

(Please note that all children entering the VIP section are required to have a VIP ticket)

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.)

WHERE:

MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

27861 BUDDS CREEK ROAD

MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659

WHEN:

APRIL 10th – FRI – GATES OPEN AT 12PM for spectators

APRIL 11th – SAT – GATES OPEN AT 8AM

APRIL 12th – SUN – GATES OPEN AT 7AM

NEW FOR 2026!
WEEKEND VIP SPECTATOR TICKETS!

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 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!

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

Please contact Maryland International Raceway to reserve a camping space in Camper Village, by calling the office at (301) 884-9833 or emailing Rebecca Hammonds at rhammonds@goracemir.com. The camping fee for the weekend is $150 per RV/Camper plus the weekend admission of $50 per person arriving in or staying in the RV/Camper. 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.

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.

DAILY EVENT SCHEDULE

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 - TESTING & QUALIFYING ROUNDS

– 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

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