MassTuning TrackFest (Oct 23, 2026)
- When
- Where
- Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, NY
- Event type
- hpde
MassTuning TrackFest 2026 is a high performance driving event at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY, running on the 3.4 mile Long Course. The event features no sound limits and offers a focus on safety and fun in a controlled environment. Spectators are welcome. This track day is open to all skill levels, from beginners in street cars to veterans in built race cars, and is split into four run groups. Registered drivers will receive a 20 minute warm-up session and four 25 minute sessions, totaling two hours of seat time. Instructors will be available, with priority given to novices with limited or no track experience. Gates open overnight for camping and trailer drop-offs from Thursday night to Sunday morning. Driver registration is $299 per day, and spots are limited. Optional garage rentals are $40 per day and helmet rentals are $25 per day, both offered on a first come, first serve basis. There are no membership, instruction, or passenger fees. Passing protocols vary by run group: Expert allows open passing on any straights and point-by passing on any turns, Advanced allows point-by passing on any straights and turns, Intermediate allows point-by passing on any straights, and Novice allows point-by passing on designated straights. Passing protocols will be explained during the drivers meeting. Check-in is from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, followed by a drivers meeting at 8:15 AM and warm-up laps at 9:00 AM. The track goes cold at 5:00 PM.