Racing in New Orleans

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

Updated: August 21, 2026

2 Racing Venues

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

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Upcoming Racing Schedule 2026

Browse upcoming racing events by date, track, racing series, or location.

Nov
26
2026
12:00 PM
Thu
Horse
Thanksgiving Racing - Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Thanksgiving Racing - Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing
New Orleans Fair Grounds • 5000 seats
New Orleans Fair Grounds
70119, 1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA70119, 1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA, US
From $60Avg. price ~ $245Tickets Available: 1025
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Dec
13
2026
6:00 PM
Sun
Auto
Weekend Event
Import Face-Off
Import Face-Off
NOLA Motorsports Park
NOLA Motorsports Park
70094, 11075 Nicolle Boulevard Westwego, LA70094, 11075 Nicolle Boulevard Westwego, LA, US
From $51Avg. price ~ $584 tickets remaining!
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Browse upcoming racing events taking place across New Orleans, 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 New Orleans.

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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 New Orleans.

New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans, LA

Racing Venue

Upcoming Racing Events: 1

Next Event: Nov 26, 2026

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NOLA Motorsports Park

Westwego, LA

Racing Venue

Upcoming Racing Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 13, 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 New Orleans 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.

Racing FAQ

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

What racing events can I find in New Orleans?

Browse NASCAR, IndyCar, drag racing, dirt track events, motorcycle racing, monster trucks, kart racing, and local motorsports competitions throughout New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

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.