Road to the Race · The Long Center

Spend Wednesday evening at the Long Center before the Grand Prix weekend. Road to the Race brings an announced 100-plus hypercars and supercars, Formula 1 display cars, live entertainment, racing simulators and a planned C-130J flyover to the terrace and grounds. The evening then continues inside with a live charity auction supporting the Long Center and Dell Children’s Medical Center. The organiser has not announced named F1 drivers.

General Admission includes the outdoor showcase, entertainment, simulators and charity auction. Food and drinks are purchased separately. Limited VIP admission adds the climate-controlled Kodosky Lounge, open bar, light bites, an elevated event view and reserved front-row auction seating. Wear cocktail or upscale evening attire. Each guest needs a separate event ticket; check the current ticket total, fees and age conditions before payment.

A paid GA ticket includes an entry into a draw for two three-day COTA General Admission tickets. This is a competition, not Grand Prix admission included with your evening ticket. Auction bids, purchases and any won experiences have separate conditions.

Build this around a Wednesday arrival or extended stay. The standard four-night trip begins Thursday, so attending requires an earlier hotel or campsite arrangement; Wednesday campsite access is a separate product. If you want to exhibit a vehicle, obtain organiser approval and staging instructions: accepted cars must arrive with no more than a quarter tank, hand over keys, and remain until the event ends at 21:30.