Race Event Planning Hub
Got a big race coming up?
Whether you’re running one major event or an entire season, planning merch early makes everything smoother.
This page is built to help race teams understand when to start, what to think about, and how to avoid last-minute stress when it comes to team, crew, and sponsor merch.
🏁 How Race Merch Planning Works
Every race event follows the same process here — artwork, production, and delivery — no matter when you reach out. Timing mainly affects how we schedule things, not the quality of the work.
Some teams start planning months ahead, others a lot closer to race week. Either way, we’ll look at your event date, what you’re thinking, and your goals, then walk through the best plan together.
We don’t cut corners. Timing never changes our standards — it just helps us map out the cleanest, most realistic path to get everything done right.
If you’re not sure where to start, that’s totally fine. Starting the conversation is the first step, and we’ll take it from there.
👕 What Teams Commonly Plan For
Merch needs look different for every team, but most race weekends include some combination of:
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Team & crew shirts
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Sponsor shirts
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Hoodies or long sleeves
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Hats or accessories
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Limited-run event merch
You don’t need all the answers up front — planning starts before decisions are final.
📅 Currently Planning For
Below are events we’re actively helping teams plan for right now. Each event has its own page with timelines and a quick planning form.
- World Series of Asphalt - New Smyrna Speedway - February 5-14, 2026
- The IceBreaker - Florence Motor Speedway - February 7, 2026
- U.S. Legends Winter Nationals - Auburndale Speedway - February 8, 2026
- Schaffer's Oil Spring Nationals - Senoia Raceway - March 1, 2026
- PASS Easter Bunny 150 - Hickory Motor Speedway - March 13, 2026
- The Rattler 250 - South Alabama Speedway - March 19, 2026
- IHRA Stock Car Series Season Opener - Pulaski County Raceway - March 21, 2026
- Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series BAMA BASH - Talladega Short Track - March 22, 2026
- CARS Tour – Nashville Fairgrounds - April 11, 2026
- Icebreaker - Thompson Motor Speedway - April 11, 2026
- INEX Spring Nationals - Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway - April 16, 2026
- Lucas Oil Late Models - BAPS Motor Speedway - April 25, 2026
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(More events will be added here as the season progresses)
If your event isn’t listed yet, you can still get started.
📋 Ready to Start Planning?
If you have an upcoming race — even if it’s not listed above — we can help you plan around your timeline.
Use the planning form on any event page (or reach out directly), and we’ll help you figure out the best next steps based on your event date and goals.
🔁 How This Page Grows
This hub is updated throughout the season as new events come into focus.
Check back often, or keep an eye on our weekly Event Radar updates for what’s coming up next.
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