2026 Monster Energy Beech Bend Melee Presented by Holley

# The Monster Energy Beech Bend Melee Returns This September! 🏁
Ultra4 USA is headed back to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the Monster Energy Beech Bend Melee Presented by Holley, taking place September 9-13, 2026, at Beech Bend Raceway as part of LS Fest East.
Following an exciting debut at Beech Bend in 2025, Ultra4 USA returns to one of the most unique venues on the schedule. Combining high-speed short course racing, technical obstacles, big jumps, and door-to-door action, the Monster Energy Beech Bend Melee promises to deliver some of the most intense racing of the season.
As title sponsor, Monster Energy continues its support of off-road racing and the Ultra4 community, helping bring fans closer to the action while showcasing some of the best drivers and vehicles in the sport. Together with presenting sponsor Holley, the event brings Ultra4 racing to one of the largest automotive enthusiast gatherings in the country.
Held alongside Holley's legendary LS Fest East, racers and fans will experience a weekend unlike any other. From Ultra4 racing and off-road action to drag racing, drifting, autocross, burnout contests, and thousands of performance vehicles, there is something for every motorsports enthusiast.
Located just minutes from downtown Bowling Green, Beech Bend Raceway offers convenient access to hotels, restaurants, shopping, and everything teams and fans need for a great race weekend.
Whether you're chasing championship points, competing in front of one of the largest automotive crowds of the year, or simply looking to be part of an incredible motorsports experience, the Monster Energy Beech Bend Melee is a race you won't want to miss.
Make plans now and join us in Kentucky this September! 🔥

Visit Beech Bend website for more info about the area and accommodations: https://beechbend.com/

RACER INFO:
- Winches Optional
- No Co-Drivers allowed with the exception of Youth 1000 Class
- A spotter is required in designated spotter area while racing

TENTATIVE WEEKEND SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Tuesday
Early racer move-in (some racers coming straight from Crandon)

Thursday
12:00 - 6:00 PM – Gates Open / Main Pit Area Opens / Registration / Tech

Friday
7:00 AM – Gates Open
7:00 AM–11:00 AM – Registration / Tech
11:00 AM – Mandatory Drivers Meeting
12:00–12:30 PM – UTV (Stock/Mod/Open) Practice
12:30–1:00 PM – Limited Classes (4500/4600/4800) Practice
1:00–1:15 PM – Youth 1000 UTV Practice
1:15–1:45 PM – 4400 Practice
1:45–2:00 PM – 170’s Practice (if needed)
2:30–5:30 PM – Single Car Qualifying for All Classes

Friday Night Racing:
5:30 PM – UTV Stock Prelim
6:00 PM – UTV 170 Stock/Mod/Open Prelim
6:30 PM – UTV Mod Prelim
7:00 PM – Youth 1000 Prelim
7:30 PM – UTV Open Prelim

Saturday
7:00 AM – Gates Open
7:30 AM – Racing Begins
4500/4600 Prelim
4800 Prelim
Hoopie X
LS Fest Off-Road Participants
Track Maintenance
4400 Prelim
UTV Stock Main
Track Maintenance / Lunch
UTV Open Main
Youth 1000 Main
UTV 170 Stock/Mod/Open Main
UTV Pro Mod Main
Hoopie X
LS Fest Off-Road Participants
4500/4600 Main
Track Maintenance
4800 Main
Driver Introductions & Track Maintenance
4400 Main
Sunday
Racer Move-Out by Noon