# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 🔥 HOTPIT AUTOFEST 2026: Round 4 🔥
Southern California’s premier drifting, motorsports, and car culture festival returns — bigger, louder, and faster than ever.

📅 Saturday, March 7th, 2026
⏰ Gates Open at 12:00 PM
📍 Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
3500 Raceway Blvd Interstate, 5 and S Enos Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93311

What to expect:
🏆 $100,000 Professional Drift Competition
Watch elite drivers battle door-to-door on the main track for one of the biggest drift purses in the region.

🔥 VIP Auto Showcase
Exotic builds, drift cars, show cars, race cars, stance builds, and custom vehicles on display.

🎧 Live DJs & Music Performances
Non-stop energy throughout the venue with live performances and DJ sets.

📸 Models Meet & Greet
Meet top automotive models and creators from across SoCal.

🏁 Driver Meet & Greet + Pit Access
Get up close with pro drivers, teams, and drift cars.

🛍️ Vendor Village + Merch Booths
Automotive brands, lifestyle merch, parts, apparel, and exclusive Hotpit Autofest gear.

🌮 Food Trucks & Concessions

🎁 Giveaways, Activations & Surprises

🎟️ TICKETS & ENTRY
Tickets available online and at the gate.
VIP access available for premium viewing, lounges, and exclusive areas.

🔗 FOLLOW:
@HotpitAutofest

#HotpitAutofest #DriftEvent #SoCalCarEvents #CaliforniaCarShow #MotorsportsFestival #KernRaceway #Drifting2026 #CarCulture
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tupman/hotpit-autofest-2026-round-4-drift-competition-and-car-culture-expo/200030447000457
- **Event Categories**: car-shows, contests, business, exhibitions, sports, festivals, food-drinks, meetups, meet-and-greet, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tupman
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
- **lat**: 35.29306
- **long**: -119.25756
- **full address**: Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, 13500 Raceway Blvd,Tupman, California, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo being held?
  - **A:** HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, 13500 Raceway Blvd,Tupman, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo?
  - **A:** HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo is organized by Hotpit Autofest.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Hotpit Autofest's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Hotpit Autofest a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Hotpit Autofest has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tupman, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HOTPIT Autofest 2026: Round 4 | Drift Competition & Car Culture Expo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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