A working schedule of events Backfire News plans to cover this summer and fall 2026. Details to be expanded as dates and press credentials are confirmed.
| # | Event | Date | Location | Distance | Outlets / Press Contacts | Month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quaker State 400 (NASCAR Cup Series) | July 11–12 | EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway), Hampton, GA | ~1 hr | Backfire News; The Autowire | July 2026 | |
| 2 | NRRA Rock Racing – Stone Mountain Park | July 12 | National Rock Racing Association, Stone Mountain, GA | ~45 min | Backfire News; The Autowire | July 2026 | Your closest off-road race |
| 3 | NRRA Rock Racing – Monte Lake | Aug 9 | Soddy Daisy, TN (near Chattanooga) | ~2.5 hrs | Backfire News | August 2026 | |
| 4 | Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion (14th Annual) | Aug 20–22 | LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN | ~3 hrs | The Autowire; Backfire News | August 2026 | |
| 5 | Mustang Club of America 50th Anniversary | Aug 28–30 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA | ~1 hr | The Autowire; Modern Car Collector | August 2026 | |
| 6 | Caffeine & Octane Atlanta | Sept 6 (first Sunday; also Aug 2, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6) | Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw, GA | ~1 hr | All three outlets | September 2026 | Recurring monthly anchor |
| 7 | Appalachian Toyota Roundup | September (date TBC) | Windrock Park, Oliver Springs, TN | ~3 hrs | The Autowire; Modern Car Collector | September 2026 | Exact date not yet posted |
| 8 | Jeep Day at Piedmont Dragway | Sept 5 | Piedmont Dragway, Julian, NC (Greensboro area) | ~4 hrs | The Autowire | September 2026 | Details still being finalized |
| 9 | Atlanta British Car Fayre (25th Anniversary) | Sept 12 | Historic Downtown Norcross, GA | ~40 min | Modern Car Collector | September 2026 | |
| 10 | Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run | Sept 17–19 | LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN | ~3 hrs | Modern Car Collector; Backfire News | September 2026 | |
| 11 | Mecum Auctions Nashville (inaugural) | Sept 23–26 | Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon, TN | ~4 hrs | Modern Car Collector | September 2026 | |
| 12 | Motul Petit Le Mans (IMSA) | Sept 30–Oct 3 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA | ~1 hr | Backfire News; The Autowire | September 2026 | |
| 13 | Grenadier Gathering East (INEOS) | Oct 8–11 | Windrock OHV Park, Oliver Springs, TN | ~3 hrs | Backfire News; The Autowire | October 2026 | New-marque 4×4 story |
| 14 | Windrock Fall Jam | Oct 15–17 | Windrock Park, Oliver Springs, TN | ~3 hrs | The Autowire | October 2026 | |
| 15 | Overland Expo East | Oct 23–25 | Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, VA | ~5+ hrs (borderline/outside radius) | The Autowire; Modern Car Collector | October 2026 | Verify drive time before committing |
| 16 | Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival | Oct 29–Nov 1 | Hilton Head Island, SC | ~4 hrs | Modern Car Collector | October 2026 | Flagship collector event |
| 17 | SCCA ARRC (American Road Race of Champions) | Oct 30–Nov 1 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA | ~1 hr | Backfire News | October 2026 | |
| 18 | NASA SE Season Finale | Dec 5–6 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA | ~1 hr | Backfire News; The Autowire | December 2026 | |
| 19 | NRRA Rock Racing – Little Rock City | June 21 | Crossville area, TN | ~3 hrs | Backfire News | Recurring / Flexible | Already passed (June 22); listed for series reference |
| 20 | NRRA Rock Racing – Flat Rock Park | Recurring | Columbus, GA | ~2 hrs | Backfire News | Recurring / Flexible | Spring date passed; check for a fall date |
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