Ready Set Drift - Dog Days Drift 2026
About this Event
🏁 RSD DOG DAYS DRIFT 2026 🏁
Summer is not over yet.
Join us for two full days of grassroots drifting on the Pocono Raceway Drift Lot, featuring open-track driving, Saturday-night camping, and a new car meet element throughout the weekend.
📅 Saturday, August 29 + Sunday, August 30, 2026
📍 Pocono Raceway Gate #5 — Long Pond, PA
WHAT TO EXPECT
🏎️ TWO FULL DAYS OF OPEN-TRACK DRIFTING
No rotating run groups. Drivers can hit the staging lanes throughout the day and get on track when they are ready.
The Drift Lot offers an approachable layout with plenty of room to work on consistency, transitions, car control, and tandem driving.
🚗 CAR MEET
For the first time at an RSD event, we are adding a car meet element to the weekend.
Bring out your drift car, street car, show car, project, or weekend cruiser and spend the day surrounded by drifting and the RSD community. You do not need to be driving on track to participate.
🏁 ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
First-time drivers, returning regulars, weekend warriors, and experienced drivers are all welcome.
The Drift Lot is a great place to attend your first grassroots drift event. Our team will guide new drivers through tech inspection, the drivers meeting, staging, and the overall event process.
🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE
We run regardless of the forecast. Pack accordingly and come prepared for a full weekend at the track.
🏕️ SATURDAY-NIGHT CAMPING
Camping is included with eligible two-day passes.
After the track goes cold Saturday evening, set up camp, fire up the grill, work on the cars, and hang out with the community before we get back on track Sunday morning.
Bring your crew, camp chairs, sleeping setup, and everything you need for a night at Pocono Raceway. Please respect the venue and the people camping around you.
🍔 FOOD ON-SITE
Food vendors will be available during the event, so you will not need to leave the venue between sessions.
TICKET OPTIONS
🎟️ 1-DAY PASS — Saturday or Sunday admission
🎟️ 2-DAY PASS — Admission for both days plus Saturday-night camping
🏎️ DRIVER REGISTRATION — Open to all experience levels
🚗 CAR MEET REGISTRATION — Bring your vehicle and be part of the event
👀 SPECTATOR TICKETS — Watch the action and enjoy the weekend at Pocono
SCHEDULE
🕐 Saturday, August 29
• Gates open: 8:00 AM
• Tech open: 8:00 AM
• Drivers meeting: 9:30 AM
• Track hot: 10:00 AM
• Track cold: 6:00 PM
• Saturday-night camping
🕐 Sunday, August 30
• Gates open: 8:00 AM
• Tech open: 8:00 AM
• Drivers meeting: 9:30 AM
• Track hot: 10:00 AM
• Track cold: 6:00 PM
WHAT TO BRING
DRIVERS — REQUIRED
• Helmet — SA2020 or newer
• Long pants
• Closed-toe shoes
• Valid driver’s license
• Registration confirmation
DRIVERS — STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
• Tire-pressure gauge
• Basic tools
• Jack and jack stands
• Extra tires
• Extra fluids
• Water, snacks, and sunscreen
SPECTATORS, CAR MEET PARTICIPANTS + CAMPERS
• Tent or sleeping setup for Saturday night
• Camp chair and cooler
• Grill and camping supplies
• Earplugs
• Sunscreen
• Cash and card for food vendors
• Your crew
FIRST GRASSROOTS DRIFT EVENT?
You are welcome here.
Dog Days Drift takes place on the Pocono Raceway Drift Lot, an approachable layout for drivers who are still learning while remaining fun and challenging for experienced drivers.
Come prepared, attend the drivers meeting, ask questions, and take the weekend at your own pace. Our team will help guide you through tech inspection and the event process.
First-time driver guide:
https://readysetdrift.com/first-time-driver-guide/
QUESTIONS?
DM us on Instagram @readysetdrift or email .
Tickets and event information:
https://readysetdrift.com/dog-days-drift-2026/
Full Ready Set Drift season calendar:
https://readysetdrift.com/events/
Two days. Open track. Car meet. Saturday-night camping. Dog Days Drift at Pocono Raceway.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 279.28
