Official Press Release - 2026

FUELFEST ANNOUNCES EPIC 2026 GLOBAL TOUR - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Premier automotive lifestyle event features new International and U.S. Markets

NEW LOCATIONS FOR 2026 INCLUDE QATAR, LONDON, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CHICAGO, AND NEW JERSEY

GILBERT, Ariz. (Jan. 2, 2026) - FuelFest, the ultimate automotive lifestyle, music and show experience, announced 2026 global tour—its most expansive calendar to date— featuring all-new events in Qatar, London, Southern California (Orange County), and Chicago, alongside six additional fan-favorite U.S. destinations. FuelFest blends world-class car culture, live motorsports, and music with a deep commitment to giving back. Every ticket purchased has supported Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW). Since 2018, FuelFest events have raised more than $785,000 for the non-profit.

2026 Tour Dates and Locations

  • 1/23 QATAR - Katara South, Doha, Qatar
  • 2/28 SOUTH FLORIDA - South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3/28 TAMPA - Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
  • 4/25 DALLAS-FT. WORTH - Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
  • 5/30 BAY AREA - Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
  • 6/13 SOCAL - OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA
  • 7/18 CHICAGO - SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL
  • 7/25 United Kingdom
  • 8/11 JAPAN - Fuji Speedway, Oyama, Shizuoka, Japan
  • 9/19 NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
  • 12/5 PHOENIX - Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler, AZ

“FuelFest has evolved greatly from when we started it in 2019 and thanks to our fans, we’ve gone even bigger and more global,” said Cody Walker, FuelFest founder and president. “We’re excited about returning to the Middle East and also heading to the U.S. Midwest as well as all of our other amazing locations. The best part? No matter where we are, we’re surrounded by our automotive and music enthusiast family.”

A Preview of What’s New For 2026:

FuelFest will offer fans all new, fresh and updated show layouts and programs including expansion of its curated and themed car show zones:

  • Taste of Tokyo: A high profile showcase area with hand-picked JDM-style cars designed to mimic an underground car meet straight out of Japan;
  • The People's Choice Paddock: An ultra-limited, premier car show area where fans can peruse the chosen cars and cast their vote for their favorite, with the winner announced on the Festival Stage, as well as an online vote for the best of 2026;
  • Increased Local Car Club Engagement including registration incentives, discounts, featured placement, online collaborations and more;
  • Meet & Greet Drift Driver Autograph Session - new for 2026 is the opportunity to meet fan-favorite drivers and automotive personalities
  • MORE: more professional drivers, automotive influencers, music, entertainment, and motorsport opportunities than ever before.

In 2026, the FuelFest team remains dedicated to offering unique organized opportunities for professional and grassroots drivers to grow their programs alongside one another in front of thousands of engaged eventgoers.

“Building on the momentum of 2025 – which introduced new music artists, motorcycle stunts, off road demos, jet car drag racing, rally car thrill rides, wrestling, laser shows and more – FuelFest will expand on experiential offerings both on and off stage to bring even greater value to event attendees,” said Randal Smothers, FuelFest Global Marketing and Operations Director. “We're excited to work hand in hand with some of the best venues in each market and bring the full FuelFest experience of live motorsports, music and cars together for an unforgettable day.”

In 2026 FuelFest will announce new partnerships with brands and industry leaders, featuring all new fan-focused exhibits, product demos and guest speakers. GAZOO Racing joins FuelFest in 2026 as the festival’s “official performance vehicle partner” which will see special brand presence, including vehicle displays, fan engagement, merchandise and more.

Returning partners for 2026 include LiquiMoly, C4 Energy, Fitment Industries, Meguiar’s, O’Reilly Auto Parts, 303 Stabil, Jada Toys, X Comp Tires, SEMA+ and more, finding great value in what FuelFest has to offer, in-person and online.

Event information, car registration and tickets can be found at www.FuelFest.com, as well as on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

About FuelFest

Founded by Cody Walker in 2018, FuelFest is his vision of creating a unique world-class automotive celebration that incorporates live action motorsports and music. His vision brought to life through FuelFest and beyond has impacted enthusiasts of all ages, communities and the industry. FuelFest is committed to helping fulfill Paul’s Legacy by contributing a portion of the proceeds from every show to Reach Out WorldWide – garnering the generosity of the car community to help spread goodwill and make a true difference in lives that need it most. For further press information and opportunities visit www.FuelFest.com.

About Reach Out WorldWide

Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) was founded in 2010 by the late actor/producer, Paul Walker. After a massive earthquake devastated Haiti, Paul spontaneously organized a relief team that responded to the disaster. On the trip, Paul saw a gap between the availability of skilled resources and the requirement for such personnel in post-disaster situations. Upon returning from Haiti, Paul established ROWW with the purpose of fulfilling this unmet need. Since Paul’s passing, ROWW continues to be a platform for like-minded individuals to make a difference in other people’s lives. It started as an idea and has transformed into a culture equally benefiting the volunteers as much as the people they are assisting. It’s turning the “I generation” into a “goodwill generation.” It’s giving good people not just a voice but a chance to act. To this day ROWW remains very active and responsive to disasters all over the world. For further press information visit www.roww.org.

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