Everything you need to know about Holley LS Fest Texas!
Holley’s annual LS Fest Texas kicks off May 15th, 2026, at Texas Motor Speedway. The event is centered around GM’s popular LS engine and welcomes any and all vehicles equipped with a 1997 or later LS engine (or current generation LT) whether originally installed or installed as a modification to an existing vehicle. The event grows each year, and thousands of LS gearheads, participants, and spectators come together for the action-packed 2-day event! Tickets will be sold online only! This year’s event includes:
• Drift Challenge
• No-Prep Drag Racing
• Burnout Wars
• Grand Champion
• Car Show
• A large vendor midway & much more!
What are the event hours for LS Fest Texas?
Spectator Gate Hours
Friday, May 15th, 9am-8pm
Saturday, May 16th, 9am-9pm
Participant/Crew Check-In Hours
Thursday, May 14th, 3pm-9pm
Friday, May 15th, 9am-7pm
Saturday, May 16th, 9am-3pm
*Times are subject to change
What is there to do at Holley LS Fest?
We have several packages available for those who wish to participate with their vehicle.
Drift Challenge application approval provides one (1) Driver entry + one (1) Crew Member entry. Participation in the Drift Challenge requires application approval to register. You can apply here!
Drag Race package allows a racer to participate in Friday Open Test-N-Tune until 3 pm, and, of course, one Drag Racing Class. Package includes one (1) Driver entry + one (1) Crew Member entry.
Burnout Wars application approval provides one (1) Driver entry + one (1) Crew Member entry. Burnout Wars requires application approval to register. You can apply here!
Grand Champion grants you access to Autocross, 3S Challenge, and the Grand Champion-specific Drag Race Class. This class is limited to the first 125 registrants and includes one (1) Driver entry + one (1) Crew Member entry.
Car Show package includes event passes for the driver plus one additional person (2 total) and allows you to participate in the Car Show. No support vehicles are allowed for Car Show participants. Special trailer parking is available outside the gates.
Each participant registration includes two (2) event passes - one for the registered participant (driver) and one for a crew member or guest. All crew members must complete the waiver and present a state-issued ID at check-in to receive crew member wristbands. Crew Member passes do not have a QR code as they are part of the driver package. All Crew Member passes are included with the registered participant's QR code (received after registration is completed), and all crew members must arrive with the participant to receive credentials. Additional Crew Member passes can be purchased here!
Spectators, you can enjoy watching all these events unfold throughout the weekend while checking out our large vendor midway to collect merchandise and apparel, or even spec out parts for your build or project! There will be plenty of food and drink vendors as well.
How are waivers handled for LS Fest?
Participants must complete the waiver during the ticketing process and upload a profile photo. If you fail to complete this step, you will not receive your QR Code ticket, nor will you be able to check in on-site. In addition, all participants will be required to sign a waiver on the tech form. Crew members (listed as the participant's plus one) in the registration package must complete the event waiver here.
How Do I Attend as a Spectator?
Spectator tickets will be sold online only! Tickets are $35/day or $60 for a 2-day weekend pass. Children 16 and under are free. Parking is free. A $5 military discount is available! Use code Military2026 when purchasing your ticket and bring your military ID to check in once you arrive at the event! Spectator tickets can be purchased here.
What are LS Fest Texas show hours?
This year's schedule will be released soon!
Where do I go to register for LS Fest Texas?
Click here to go directly to the registration page.
What if I am not 18 years old but want to participate in LS Fest?
Please email [email protected] for more information about registering as a minor.
Can my friend and I be placed in the same run group?
Run groups are selected as you register. Make sure to speak with your friends before you register. Run groups cannot be changed once you purchase them.
I can no longer attend. How do I request a refund?
Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued. Transfers are allowed up to one week before the event. All transfers must be done through our transfer system in the registration program. There is a $25.00 transfer fee that is non-refundable. Click here and follow the instructions for ticket transfers. Make sure you have your order number along with the name, phone number, and email address of the individual you want to transfer the ticket to. Ticket transfers for Drift Challenge and Burnout Wars are not allowed.
What do I do if I sell my vehicle or it breaks before the event?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds. However, you have the option to change your vehicle information on your event registration or transfer your ticket. You have until the end of the day on May 9th to update or change your registration information or transfer your ticket.
I have a co-driver (parent & child, couples, friends, etc). Can there be more than one driver registered for one car?
Only for Grand Champion – two drivers can use the same vehicle. However, both participants must purchase the "Fun Run" option. Neither driver can be eligible for competition or prizes. Two drivers may register the same vehicle for two different drag race classes, but at least one of the classes must be an index-style run class.
If I register online, how do I get my credentials?
All credential pick-up will be at Texas Motor Speedway (no off-site pickup is provided). Follow the signs to Participant Check-In, park, and walk to the entrance to collect your credentials. Please do not bring extra people with you to check in other than yourself and your one crew member. If you have everything completed ahead of time, this will be a very quick process. All participants and crew members must stop at registration and pick up credentials. Participants, please bring your ticket QR code and valid driver’s license to registration. If crew members are not present at check-in, you will be given a temporary gate access wristband to get them in once they arrive. Once they arrive, the crew member will need to report to Registration to receive the necessary crew member wristband.
Only the registered participants may pick up the credentials. Registration/check-in for all participants will be at the TMS Credential Office.
How many crew tickets is a participant allowed?
Participants have the option to purchase up to four (4) additional crew member tickets during checkout. One crew member ticket is included with initial participant registration purchase. This means each participant registration has a possible grand total of up to five (5) crew members. Participant and crew member credentials grant event access for the entire weekend. Children 16 & under are free!
I want to be in the pits, what type of ticket do I need?
At LS Fest, the entire event is the pits! All tickets come with access to the pits, but please be alert! Participant vehicles and crew members will be everywhere, and there is always something going on.
What is Purchase Protection?
Purchase Protection is a service that gives our attendees a full refund of their event fees should unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending our event, such as death, health emergencies, crime, transportation failure, and more. Refunds are paid from Purchase Protection, not Holley or FM3 Marketing. Valid claims are paid out from Purchase Protection directly to the attendees at the end of the month via check. Attendees who encounter an unforeseen circumstance that prevents them from attending our event can file a claim at www.PurchaseProtection.com and select claims. Attendees should review the full Terms & Conditions to see if their circumstance falls into acceptable circumstances and be prepared to supply the appropriate documentation.
How do I transfer my ticket?
Log in to your Account Center on TicketSpice, then select "Tickets" from the top navigation bar. Click "View Details" next to the order you'd like to transfer tickets for, then click "Transfer". Select the ticket(s) you'd like to transfer then enter the name and email of the person you'd like to transfer the tickets to. Once they receive and complete the transfer, you will be refunded minus any transfer fees.
Can I camp at LS Fest Texas?
Absolutely! The Texas Motor Speedway Campground, located off Labonte Lane, will open at 3pm on Thursday, May 14, and will remain open until 10 am on Sunday, May 17. It is $50/night to camp. Click Here to pre-purchase your camping spot.
What vehicles are welcome to participate at Holley LS Fest Texas?
If it's powered by an LS, LS variant, or current-generation LT, you're in! Rental cars are not allowed due to insurance restrictions.
Can I rent a golf cart at the show?
Support vehicles, including golf carts and ATVs that support officially registered event participants (not including Car Show) will be allowed at the facility, but they must have an official Holley LS Fest support vehicle permit decal available for $25. The permit decal must be applied to the vehicle to be clear and visible. These passes cannot be removed and shared with another vehicle. Registered participants are allowed only one support vehicle permit. A pit vehicle waiver must be signed on-site and may only be signed by the driver of the support vehicle. Holley holds the right to refuse the use of pit vehicles and may revoke the permit at any time without refund.
Pit vehicles may be operated from the moment gates open until up to two hours after the event ends each day. Pit vehicles in operation after this period may be impounded until the event is completed. The operator of the pit/support vehicle must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. All vehicles are limited to a 5mph speed limit. Car Show participants may not bring support vehicles inside the facility.
Click here for a list of permitted pit vehicles.
Do I need a helmet to participate?
Helmets are required for all segments (other than Car Show). All driver and passenger helmets must be SA2020 or newer. Motorcycle helmets and novelty helmets are not allowed. Drag Race helmet requirements are different; please check the Drag Race segment page for more information. If you have any questions, pleas email us at [email protected]..
Need a helmet? Check out Simpson, Stilo, and Racequip!
Can I drop my trailer and unload my car for the show? Can I leave it overnight?
Designated trailer parking will be available outside the main gate. Drift Challenge, Drag Race, Burnout Wars, and participant trucks and trailers are allowed through the main gate for unloading and loading. Car Show participants must unload outside of the main gate and drive their vehicle into the show. Grand Champion truck and trailer parking is outside the track.
Can I bring cannabis to LS Fest Texas?
Simply put, no. Marijuana or any other legal or illegal controlled substance is not allowed at LS Fest Texas.
For vendor and sponsorship opportunities at Holley LS Fest Texas, please contact FM3 Marketing at [email protected]
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