APRIL 17 - 19, 2026
CAROLINA MOTORSPORTS PARK, SC
THE GRIDLIFE EXPERIENCE
THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXPERIENCE
GRIDLIFE kicks off the 2026 season in South Carolina with a full-throttle weekend that blends the best of motorsports, music, and car culture at Carolina Motorsports Park. For three packed days, CMP transforms into a high-energy playground featuring wheel-to-wheel racing, time attack battles, full-course drifting, skidpad sessions, and a stacked car show gathering builds from across the region.
As the sun sets, the energy shifts to AFTER GRID, with Friday Night Shift Drift and Saturday the NOS Energy Stage lights up the paddock with live performances by Sullivan King, CHYL, Jake Panda & more!
Get the most out of the weekend with trackside camping, upgraded facilities, and CMP’s welcoming community. Whether you’re here for the racing, the drifting, the music, or the vibes between it all, GRIDLIFE South Carolina sets the tone for the year ahead.
MUSIC
Each year GRIDLIFE brings a lineup of talent to the NOS Energy stage, 2026 is going to be the biggest year yet! GRIDLIFE South Carolina kicks off an unforgettable season featuring headliner Sullivan King, along with CHYL, Jake Panda and more! There will be no shortage of good times, good tunes, and reasons to dance on the GRID.
CAMPING
Stay all weekend! GRIDLIFERS will attest that the best 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: So grab your friends, build a squad, and we will see you at the season kick-off on the GRID. Camping is per car not per person so you can split the cost with the crew.
MOTORSPORTS
Watch nonstop action all weekend across three different racing categories, the powerful GRIDLIFE GT series, Eibach GRIDLIFE Touring Cup with some of the closest competition in the country, and the GRIDLIFE RUSH Series running the RUSH Autoworks sports racer. TrackBattle Time Attack takes to the course in a race against the clock, challenging track records in seven unique categories. Throughout, GRIDLIFE Drift puts on a show demonstrating skill and precision with guest pro drivers.
OVERLAND EXPERIENCE
Queen City Overland returns to GRIDLIFE South Carolina Festival to host the Overland Experience! QCO turns the space into a weekend hangout with overland vehicle showcases, gear displays, games, music, and a welcoming place to connect with fellow explorers.
After the AFTERGRID concert at the NOS Energy Stage, keep the night going at the Overland Experience Party with campfire hangs and a Saturday night S’mores Roast.
Want to stay in the middle of the action? Overland Camping Passes place your campsite right next to the Overland Experience hub for the full weekend.
SHOWFIELD
GRIDLIFE is about celebrating all forms of automotive enthusiasm. From the fastest track cars to the best builds from every school. The Showfield and Concours bring the best of the show world right to the heart of the paddock. Hand picked feature cars along with show categories for every build makes #GRIDLIFE the place to show your best in 2026
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
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.
SEE YOU ON THE GRID!
GRIDLIFE kicks off the 2026 season in South Carolina with a full-throttle weekend that blends the best of motorsports, music, and car culture at Carolina Motorsports Park. For three packed days, CMP transforms into a high-energy playground featuring wheel-to-wheel racing, time attack battles, full-course drifting, skidpad sessions, and a stacked car show gathering builds from across the region.
As the sun sets, the energy shifts to AFTER GRID, with live performances on the NOS Energy Stage lighting up the paddock and carrying the festival late into the night. Trackside camping, upgraded facilities, and CMP’s welcoming community make this the perfect place to kick off the season with friends new and old.
Whether you’re here for the racing, the drifting, the music, or the vibes between it all, GRIDLIFE South Carolina sets the tone for the year ahead.
The 2026 PROVISIONAL Motorsports Schedule is HERE!