THE GRIDLIFE EXPERIENCE
THE LAGUNA FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
The GRIDLIFE season finale moves to the West Coast for an epic weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, one of the most iconic racing circuits in the world. GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival closes out the year with a full-scale celebration of motorsports, car culture, and live music, set against the legendary elevation changes and coastal backdrop of Monterey County.
Whether you’re here for the racing, the drifting, the atmosphere, or the pure California car culture, GRIDLIFE Laguna is the ultimate way to close out the season.
MUSIC
Each year GRIDLIFE brings a full lineup of talent to the NOS Energy stage throughout the weekend. From light performances during the day, to national headliners at night, to special guests surprises and Aftergrid sets, there is no shortage of good times, good tunes and reasons to dance on the GRID.
CAMPING
Stay all weekend! GRIDLIFERS will attest that the best Festival experience is in the campgrounds sharing the weekend with friends, old and new. The GRIDLIFE Camping experience features multiple options for on site general camping
Camping is per car not per person so you can split the cost with the crew.
MOTORSPORTS
GRIDLIFE’s three premier wheel-to-wheel racing series drop through the Corkscrew with four races each - with the powerful GRIDLIFE GT series, packed Eibach GRIDLIFE Touring Cup, and the GRIDLIFE RUSH Series running the RUSH Autoworks sports racer. TrackBattle Time Attack drivers set up to chase track records on California’s best known circuit, and GRIDLIFE Drift drivers leverage the unique opportunity to drift the Corkscrew, one of the most famous racetrack corners on the planet.
SHOWFIELD
GRIDLIFE is about celebrating all forms of automotive enthusiasm. From the fastest track cars to the best builds from every school. The Showfield brings the absolute best builds right to the heart of the festival. Park your car in the center of the action and spend the weekend kicking back with the community. There are five ways to lock in an infield spot:
The GRIDLIFE Showcase
FCP Euro Corral
Subimods Corral
Hyundai N Corral
ARCADE
Racing Simulators, vintage arcade cabs, Mario Kart, Smash Brothers and more. Kick back and grab high scores and virtual lap times at the GRIDLIFE Arcade.
From conquering virtual race tracks to chasing high scores, the GRIDLIFE Arcade is the place to be when you’re off-track. Packed with state-of-the-art sim rigs, vintage arcade games, ping pong, corn hole, and more, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, hang with friends, and keep the competition going long after the track goes cold. Come through and let the games begin.
VENDORS
The GRIDLIFE experience features so much to explore. Check out the vendor village with tons of brands and shops selling one of a kind apparel, merch and more. When you're hungry, head down to the food court and grab some mouth watering snacks from some of the incredible local and national vendors.
GRIDLIFE has enough options for even the pickiest of eaters: Veggie, Vegan, Gluten Free included.
DODGE THRILL RIDES
Dodge is taking over a closed course to give you the experience of a lifetime!
Ride shotgun in the exciting new Dodge lineup to let you feel the torque and performance for yourself!
CORKSCREW TAKEOVER
Head to the top of Turn 8 and the newly renamed Zanardi Corkscrew where Offis.Work will be throwing down DJ sets all weekend long.
Watch racing, tandem drift, and time attack while DJs set the vibe with the spectacular mountainside backdrop!
OVERLAND CAMPING
Looking for a rugged, off-road camping experience with the best views? Snag an overland camping ticket and take your 4×4, truck, or SUV up onto Fox Hill and watch the racing from the best seat in the house!
Includes one unreserved camping space (1 vehicle) for up to four people, with elevated hillside views. There’s no power, water, or sewer up here, this is the rugged off-road campsite for the experienced overlander!
MAZDA MOTORSPORTS
HERITAGE COLLECTION
Mazda is bringing out two historic American racing legends to GRIDLIFE Laguna and will be periodically starting their 4-rotor engines. This is a rare opportunity to hear and see these cars up close and in person.
1991 MAZDA RX-7 GTO
Check out the 1991 GTO championship winning RX-7 GTO - a screaming 4-rotor engine powered this legendary car, producing over 600 HP! Stop by the Mazda Motorsports paddock to hear the engine fire up in person.
1992 MAZDA RX-792P
After Mazda won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, the FIA changed rules forcing Mazda to abandon the R26B 4-rotor engine in Europe - but not in America - and the RX-792P ran the 1992 IMSA season with the same high-revving engine from the famous 787B.
MIATA REUNION
The Miata Reunion joins GRIDLIFE Laguna for the ultimate MX-5 gathering on the West Coast!
Spectators can expect hundreds of dedicated Miata builds, a massive car show, special guest appearances, and a dedicated vendor village.
You’ll find them commanding their own exclusive zone right above Turn 1. Bringing a Miata and want to join the event? Grab tickets below!
FEATURED DRIVERS
For the first time in GRIDLIFE history, we are closing out the season on the West Coast. When the track goes hot, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca becomes the ultimate proving ground. Experience a stacked schedule of wheel-to-wheel racing with Eibach GLTC, GRIDLIFE GT and GRIDLIFE RUSH, full-course drifting, and TrackBattle Time Attack—where the coolest Time Attack builds in the West are coming out to crown the final Unlimited class champion.
The epicenter of the daytime energy is Turn 8 for the Corkscrew Takeover, where DJs will be setting the mood right on the hill while drift cars throw it sideways down the iconic five-story drop. Off-track, challenge your crew in the GRIDLIFE Arcade or check out the Showfield corrals in the Lakebed.
When the track goes cold, the energy migrates into the Lakebed where AFTER GRID performances light up the NOS Energy Main Stage with headlining sets from Dillon Francis, A-Trak, and a DJ set from Chromeo’s Dave1.
From cross-country road trippers to the local West Coast GRID, this is the final, unmissable pilgrimage of the 2026 season.
