Get ready for AvantsFest 2026, presented by Cars&Bids and STEK USA!
Join us on Saturday, August 1st at Pacific Raceways for the biggest Avants event of the year. For the first time ever, AvantsFest is open to the public, welcoming enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest for a full day of cars, community, and on-track action.
Whether you're bringing your own car or simply coming to enjoy the day, you'll find hundreds of incredible vehicles, automotive partners from across the region, and one of the best enthusiast communities around. From vintage classics and off-road builds to modern exotics and track cars, there's something for everyone.
Activities include:
Lead/Follow Lapping
High-Performance Lapping
Cars & Bids Curated Showcase
Avants Partner Showcase / Demos
Giveaways
Live DJ
Exclusive Avants merchandise and complimentary event swag (poster, sticker, and more)
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Pacific Raceways Concessions, Bean Water Espresso, and additional vendors.
DATE / TIME
Saturday, August 1st
8:45 AM: Gates Open
9 AM - 12 PM: Lead / Follow laps
1 PM - 3:45 PM: High Speed Lapping
LOCATION
Pacific Raceways
Kent, WA
LEAD / FOLLOW (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Great opportunity to experience what it’s like to drive Pacific Raceways! Get a feel for sport driving as you navigate at a fun and safe speed. Avants members only, please! (Not a member? Join here) No helmet required. 6 cars per group.
Lead / Follow laps are for members only and will take place between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please check in at the ProFormance building 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE LAPPING (1:00 PM - 3:45PM)
This is for experienced drivers who have been signed off SOLO at Pacific Raceways. Maximum of 20 cars on track at a time.
High-Performance Lapping will take place between 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM. Please check in at the ProFormance building 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
You’ll get three 25-minute sessions