West Virginia Speedfest
Jul
24
Fri
Date & Time
Jul. 24, 2026 — Jul. 26, 2026
All day
The Hillclimb event of the summer in West Virginia. The annual WV Speedfest is a celebration of car culture, speed, skill, and sheer thrill racing up one of West Virginia’s most iconic mountain roads. You’ll find everything that makes for an exciting weekend. Thrilling competition, amazing cars, great food, live music, and spirited drives through awesome scenery. Find info for tickets, registration, schedules, and operational notes below.
Jul
24
Fri
West Virginia Speedfest
Date & Time
Jul. 24, 2026 — Jul. 26, 2026
All day
The Hillclimb event of the summer in West Virginia. The annual WV Speedfest is a celebration of car culture, speed, skill, and sheer thrill racing up one of West Virginia’s most iconic mountain roads. You’ll find everything that makes for an exciting weekend. Thrilling competition, amazing cars, great food, live music, and spirited drives through awesome scenery. Find info for tickets, registration, schedules, and operational notes below.
TICKETS & REGISTRATION
Weekend Spectator Pass: $30
Children 12 and younger: Free
The start and finish areas are free for spectators. A spectator pass is required to ride the shuttles to Viewing Areas 2, 3, and 4. All passholders must complete a Snowshoe waiver.
Hillclimb Weekend Registration: $420.51, including taxes and fees
Drift Weekend Registration: $420.51, including taxes and fees
Hillclimb and drift registration include entry to the event and admission for one person to the Friday and Saturday Speedfest Bash. Thursday New Driver Orientation and Training is free with Hillclimb Weekend Registration.
Side-by-sides, motorcycles, go-karts, and ATVs are not permitted.
Buy Spectator Tickets Register for Hillclimb Register for Drift
DAILY SCHEDULES
FRIDAY, JULY 24
SATURDAY, JULY 25
SUNDAY, JULY 26
SPECTATOR SHUTTLES
Spectator shuttles operate Friday through Sunday. A spectator pass is required to ride to Viewing Areas 2, 3, and 4.
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Road Closures
The South Mountain entrance of Snowshoe Drive, also known as the back road, will serve as the live race course and will be completely closed during the following times:
Thursday, July 23: 12pm-8pm
Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26: 6am-8pm daily
The South Mountain entrance will reopen to public traffic each evening beginning at 8pm. Please use the main mountain entrance during race-course closures. No vehicle access is permitted through the South Mountain entrance while the course is live.
Parking
Part of the Rimfire parking lot will be closed throughout the weekend for the Speedfest paddock area.
Rimfire lodging guests may park in the Rimfire South lot and access the lot through the gate using their room key.
The two-hour parking spaces across from Brigham Loop will be closed, except for the designated ADA parking spaces.
ADA Viewing Access
The ADA spectator viewing area is located at the race finish line.
Bike Park & Village Access
Please walk bikes through Center Village during the Speedfest Bash from 5:30-10pm on Saturday, July 25.
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Weekend Spectator Pass: $30
Children 12 and younger: Free
The start and finish areas are free for spectators. A spectator pass is required to ride the shuttles to Viewing Areas 2, 3, and 4. All passholders must complete a Snowshoe waiver.
Hillclimb Weekend Registration: $420.51, including taxes and fees
Drift Weekend Registration: $420.51, including taxes and fees
Hillclimb and drift registration include entry to the event and admission for one person to the Friday and Saturday Speedfest Bash. Thursday New Driver Orientation and Training is free with Hillclimb Weekend Registration.
Side-by-sides, motorcycles, go-karts, and ATVs are not permitted.
Buy Spectator Tickets Register for Hillclimb Register for Drift
DAILY SCHEDULES
FRIDAY, JULY 24
| TIME | EVENT |
| Throughout the Day | Drifting Demonstrations |
| 8am-5pm | Hillclimbs |
| 5-7pm | Scenic Drive |
| 7-10pm | Free Speedfest Bash in Center Village |
| 7-9pm |
Free Live Music and Motorcycle Drive-By Junction Stage |
SATURDAY, JULY 25
| TIME | EVENT |
| Throughout the Day | Drifting Demonstrations |
| 8am-5pm | Hillclimbs |
| 5-7pm | Scenic Drive |
| 7-10pm | Free Speedfest Bash in Center Village |
| 7pm |
Awards Ceremony Junction Stage |
| 7:30-9:30pm |
Free Live Music with Three-Piece Suit Junction Stage |
SUNDAY, JULY 26
| TIME | EVENT |
| Throughout the Day | Drifting Demonstrations |
| 9am-3pm | Hillclimbs |
SPECTATOR SHUTTLES
Spectator shuttles operate Friday through Sunday. A spectator pass is required to ride to Viewing Areas 2, 3, and 4.
| VIEWING AREA | SHUTTLE TIMES |
| Viewing Area 2 | 8:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm, and 5pm |
| Viewing Areas 3 and 4 | Every 30 minutes from 8:30am-5pm |
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Road Closures
The South Mountain entrance of Snowshoe Drive, also known as the back road, will serve as the live race course and will be completely closed during the following times:
Thursday, July 23: 12pm-8pm
Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26: 6am-8pm daily
The South Mountain entrance will reopen to public traffic each evening beginning at 8pm. Please use the main mountain entrance during race-course closures. No vehicle access is permitted through the South Mountain entrance while the course is live.
Parking
Part of the Rimfire parking lot will be closed throughout the weekend for the Speedfest paddock area.
Rimfire lodging guests may park in the Rimfire South lot and access the lot through the gate using their room key.
The two-hour parking spaces across from Brigham Loop will be closed, except for the designated ADA parking spaces.
ADA Viewing Access
The ADA spectator viewing area is located at the race finish line.
Bike Park & Village Access
Please walk bikes through Center Village during the Speedfest Bash from 5:30-10pm on Saturday, July 25.
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