Racing in Columbus

Browse NASCAR, IndyCar, drag racing, schedules, tickets, and tracks across Columbus.

Updated: July 7, 2026
2 Racing Venues

Discover upcoming racing events in Columbus, including NASCAR, IndyCar, drag racing, motorcycle racing, dirt track competitions, and family-friendly motorsports. Explore race schedules, venues, ticket options, and racing events throughout Columbus and nearby areas.

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Next Racing Event:
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Aug 22 · 11:30 AM · Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Racing Schedule 2026

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Upcoming Racing Events: 4
  • Aug
    22
    2026
    11:30 AM
    Sat
    Truck
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $77Tickets Available: 4586
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Truck
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 4999
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  • Aug
    23
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    Truck
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 6252
    View Tickets
  • Sep
    12
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    Motorcycle
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    SMX World Championship Playoffs
    Historic Crew Stadium • 30000 seats
    Historic Crew Stadium
    location43211, One Black And Gold Blvd.  Columbus, OHlocation43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 4400
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Browse upcoming racing events taking place across Columbus, nearby racetracks, speedways, and regional motorsports venues. Schedules are updated daily.

Racing by Category

Explore NASCAR, IndyCar, drag racing, dirt tracks, motorcycle racing, monster trucks, and motorsports events near Columbus.

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NASCAR

Stock car races, major touring events, and speedway weekends.
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IndyCar

Open-wheel racing, street circuits, ovals, and championship events.
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Formula Racing

Formula-style races, road courses, and regional racing series.
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Drag Racing

Quarter-mile racing, drag strips, pro events, and local competitions.
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Dirt Track Racing

Short-track dirt racing, modifieds, late models, and sprint events.
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Stock Car Racing

Local stock cars, touring divisions, speedways, and race nights.
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Sprint Cars

Winged sprint cars, dirt ovals, high-speed heats, and features.
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Motocross

Off-road motorcycle racing with jumps, turns, and dirt tracks.
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Motorcycle Racing

Road racing, bike events, motocross, and two-wheel competitions.
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Go-Kart Racing

Family karting, indoor tracks, outdoor circuits, and youth racing.
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Monster Trucks

Monster truck shows, arena events, stunts, jumps, and family fun.
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Off-Road Racing

Trucks, UTVs, rugged terrain, desert races, and off-road events.

Racing Venues

Explore speedways, drag strips, dirt tracks, race circuits, and motorsports venues hosting racing events near Columbus.
Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Racing Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 12, 2026
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Racing Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 22, 2026
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Popular Racing Series

🏁 Racing Series Description
NASCAR Cup Series America's premier stock car championship.
NASCAR Xfinity Series National touring stock car series.
NASCAR Truck Series Pickup truck racing championship.
IndyCar Series Premier open-wheel racing championship.
Formula Racing Regional and international formula competitions.
NHRA Drag Racing Professional quarter-mile drag racing.
World of Outlaws Premier sprint car racing series.
Monster Jam Monster truck competitions and live events.

Racing Event Types

🏎️ Racing Category Popular Examples
Stock Car Racing NASCAR, local stock cars
Open Wheel IndyCar, Formula racing
Drag Racing NHRA, regional drag strips
Dirt Track Racing Sprint cars, modifieds
Motorcycle Racing Road racing, motocross
Off-Road Racing Trucks, UTVs
Kart Racing Indoor and outdoor karting
Monster Trucks Monster Jam

About Racing Events

What Racing Events Can You Find?

Discover professional motorsports, local racing leagues, drag racing, dirt track competitions, motorcycle racing, karting, and family-friendly racing events throughout Columbus and nearby destinations.

Where Are Racing Events Held?

Racing events take place at speedways, race tracks, drag strips, fairgrounds, motorsports parks, and regional racing venues across the surrounding area.

Who Enjoys Racing Events?

Fans of NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula racing, motorcycle racing, drag racing, monster trucks, and grassroots motorsports can find events for every experience level.

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Racing FAQ

Find answers about racing events, tickets, tracks, schedules, parking, and family-friendly experiences.

What racing events can I find in Columbus?

Browse NASCAR, IndyCar, drag racing, dirt track events, motorcycle racing, monster trucks, kart racing, and local motorsports competitions throughout Columbus and nearby areas.

Where are racing events held?

Events take place at speedways, drag strips, race circuits, motorsports parks, fairgrounds, and regional racing venues.

When is racing season?

Many tracks operate from spring through fall, while indoor venues and selected events take place throughout the year.

Can I buy racing tickets online?

Yes. Many racing events offer advance ticket purchases, reserved seating, VIP packages, parking options, and family ticket offers.

What racing events are family-friendly?

Many speedways host family races, monster truck shows, karting events, and community racing weekends suitable for all ages.

Which racing series compete near Columbus?

Depending on the venue, schedules may include NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, local stock cars, sprint cars, motocross, and touring motorsports events.

Are parking and camping available?

Many racing venues offer general parking, premium parking, RV camping, and weekend camping packages.

How often is the racing schedule updated?

Event schedules, venues, dates, and ticket availability are updated regularly as new racing events are announced.