Ready Set Drift - Pocono Bash 2026

🏁 RSD POCONO BASH 2026 🏁
The biggest Ready Set Drift event of the year is here!
Two full days of grassroots drifting on the Pocono Raceway South Course — the fan-favorite layout drivers wait all season for.
📅 Saturday, July 4 + Sunday, July 5, 2026
📍 Pocono Raceway, Gate #1 — Long Pond, PA
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WHAT MAKES POCONO BASH DIFFERENT
🏎️ TWO FULL DAYS ON SOUTH COURSE
Fast entries. Long corners. Technical sections. Plenty of opportunities to carry momentum from one section to the next.
South Course is one of the most exciting layouts we run all year.
🔄 ROTATING RUN GROUPS
To keep the track moving and give every driver consistent opportunities to get on course, we will be running organized groups throughout the day.
Groups will rotate regularly, keeping the staging lanes moving and making it easier to plan tire changes, fuel stops, and breaks without missing your time on track.
🏁 ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
First-timers, returning regulars, weekend warriors, and experienced drivers are all welcome.
Drivers will be grouped based on experience and ability level so everyone can enjoy the weekend at the right pace.
South Course is faster and more technical than the Drift Lot, but our team will walk new drivers through tech inspection, the drivers meeting, and the event process.
🏕️ SATURDAY-NIGHT CAMPING + JULY 4TH PARTY
Pocono Bash is more than two days of drifting — it is the biggest RSD weekend of the year.
Camping is included free with two-day passes. After the track goes cold Saturday evening, stick around, set up camp, fire up the grills, hang out with the community, and celebrate July 4th at Pocono Raceway.
Bring your crew, your camp chairs, and everything you need for a full night at the track. Whether you are wrenching on the car, swapping stories from the day, or hanging out around the paddock, Saturday night is a huge part of the Pocono Bash experience.
Come ready to have a great time, respect the venue, and get back on track Sunday morning.
🍔 FOOD ON-SITE
Food vendors will be available both days, so you will not need to leave the venue between sessions.
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TICKET OPTIONS
🎟️ 1-DAY PASS — Saturday or Sunday access
🎟️ 2-DAY PASS — Both days + Saturday-night camping and July 4th party included
🏎️ DRIVER REGISTRATION — All skill levels welcome
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SCHEDULE
🕐 SATURDAY, JULY 4
• Gates open: 8:00 AM
• Tech open: 8:30 AM
• Drivers meeting: 9:30 AM
• Track hot: 10:00 AM
• Track cold: 6:00 PM
• Saturday-night camping + July 4th party
🕐 SUNDAY, JULY 5
• Gates open: 8:00 AM
• Tech open: 8:30 AM
• Drivers meeting: 9:30 AM
• Track hot: 10:00 AM
• Track cold: 6:00 PM
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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 + 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
• Good vibes for the biggest RSD weekend of the year
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FIRST GRASSROOTS EVENT?
You are welcome here.
Pocono Bash runs on the South Course, a faster and more technical layout than the Drift Lot. 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.
Full first-time driver guide:
https://readysetdrift.com/first-time-driver-guide/
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QUESTIONS?
DM us on Instagram @readysetdrift or email [email protected].
See the full Ready Set Drift season calendar:
https://readysetdrift.com/events/
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Two days. South Course. Camping. July 4th at Pocono.
The biggest RSD weekend of the year.