speedfest

Attend our FREE Speedfest event at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, November 14, 2026! Your family can race a Pinewood Derby car, get up close to a real race car, go inside emergency vehicles, and much more.

CLICK HERE NOW TO SIGN UP FOR SPEEDFEST for free!

JUST ADDED – SPEEDFEST SATURDAY NIGHT

Camp overnight at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday night, November 14! Take advantage of the most affordable way to camp on the Circuit of the Americas property.

Camping will be available only for registered Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouting units. If you’ve already signed up to attend Speedfest, you don’t have to change your day registration – but you must register separately as a unit for camping.

Water and bathroom facilities will be provided but you must bring and cook your own food.

The overnight registration fee includes a special patch (see left).

click here to sign up your unit to camp Saturday night after Speedfest

Race the Pinewood Derby

Decorate a car and run it on the track!

Racing demonstrations

Watch high performance sports cars racing on the Circuit of the Americas track!

NASCAR at COTA

Enjoy our NASCAR experience: get up close to a NASCAR race car, learn how to get tickets to the DuraMAX Grand Prix at COTA, and more!

UT, Texas State racing teams

See cars designed and raced by University of Texas and Texas State University students, including gas-powered and solar-powered cars!

Go inside a fire truck and ambulance

Learn how fire and EMS first responders help the public!

See inside a helicopter

Watch a DPS helicopter fly over COTA and land, then see inside the cockpit!

Tour law enforcement vehicles

Learn how the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and DPS Troopers keep roads safe!

Watch how a robot works

Learn how robots help the Texas Department of Transportation!

Find out how the National Guard serves our state and nation

Learn the duties of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, here at home and around the world!

Make a "comet"

Learn about space and take part in fun, hands-on activities!

click here to see our flyer

From Pinewood Derby to pro-level race cars, there’s fun for the whole family:

When
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10am-2:00pm

Where
Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, 78617

Cost
Admission to Speedfest is FREE. There are many free things to do, but Circuit of the Americas does charge fees and has rules for participating in its activities:

COTALAND theme park – Speedfest attendees can save 50% off COTALAND admission on Saturday, November 14.

Visit the COTALAND website, click the red “BUY NOW” button in the upper right corner, choose “Tickets,” select “Choose your day ticket,” then click “Select Date” and choose November 14, then click “Add to cart”
On the checkout page, use promo code 26BSCL in the “Discount Code” field to save 50% off the regular ticket price
Promo code is only valid for purchases made from November 1 to November 13, 2026

CLICK HERE to purchase COTALAND tickets; use promo code 26BSCL to save 50%

Please note that some COTALAND rides/activities have minimum height and maximum weight requirements.

COTA Karting / Kiddie Karting – Speed City is the country’s premier karting destination for all skill levels. Kick fun into overdrive by challenging fellow competitors to a white-knuckle race next to the ONLY purpose-built permanent Formula 1 track in the United States! COTA also offers Kiddie Karting racers the opportunity to enjoy the same on-track fun as their parents and older siblings.

CLICK HERE for more information including pricing

Please note that COTA Karting and Kiddie Karting have minimum height and maximum weight requirements.

Soarin’ Eagle Flight zip line – Soar high above the karting track and the main straight of Circuit of The Americas on our zipline! You’ll see COTA from a whole new angle as you take flight over the country’s premier racing facility.

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Please note that Soarin’ Eagle Flight zip line has minimum height and maximum weight requirements.

Mini golf – Put your putt-putt skills to the test at Speed City’s mini-golf course! Take a lap around the 18-hole ‘Circuit Course’ and experience a fun adventure of world-champion-themed action. Looking for something more challenging? COTA also offers a 9-hole ‘Champions Course,’ inspired by professional golf course greens with elegant crests and sand bunkers.

CLICK HERE for more information including pricing

Click here to sign up for Speedfest for free!