BRAKES Grand Prix 2026

Join us for the B.R.A.K.E.S. Grand Prix at Trackhouse Motorplex—a high-energy, team-based racing event supporting a life-saving mission.

📍 Trackhouse Motorplex, Mooresville, NC

📅 October 07, 2026

🕔 5:00-9:00 pm

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Teams will compete in a fun, competitive go-kart racing experience while raising funds to support B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe), a nonprofit dedicated to preventing teen driving fatalities through hands-on training.

B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) is bringing together professional drivers from across the motorsports industry for a unique Pro-Am Go Kart Challenge benefiting free teen driver safety programs nationwide.

We are inviting drivers from NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, IMSA, dirt racing, short-track racing, and other racing disciplines to join us for a day of competition, fellowship, and giving back.
Each team will consist of three amateur drivers and one professional driver, creating an exciting opportunity for racers to compete alongside fans, sponsors, and supporters while helping save young lives.

Event Highlights:

🏎️ Go-Kart Tournament:

Teams of three amateur drivers will compete with one professional driver on a four-person Pro-Am team. Teams will compete against each other for prizes and the ultimate bragging rights.

‍Visit Purchase a Team & Sponsorship to register a team!

🏆 Meet Professional Drivers:

Join NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, IMSA, Dirt Racing, Short-Track Racing, Karting, and other racing disciplines for a day of competition, fellowship, and giving back.

Visit Ticket & T-Shirt Purchase to get event tickets

🔥 Car Show:

Cars, Community, and a Great Cause. Bring your Classic, Custom, Exotic, or Muscle Cars!

Visit Car Show Information to register your vehicle.

🍗 Delicious Food:

Fans can enjoy local food trucks and refreshments throughout the event.

🛍️ Local Vendors:

Support local businesses.

Would you like to showcase your business at the event? Contact Shawn Gigstad shawn@putonthebrakes.org to find our how!

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Tickets and Teams:

$10 General Admission:  Admission into the event to watch the Go-Kart tournament, meet Pro-Drivers and other activities

Free GA for kids under 6 years old 

$25 General Admission + Event T-Shirt:  Admission into the event to watch the Go-Kart tournament, meet Pro-Drivers and other activities. Included for with an Event T-Shirt and Pro-Driver autograph signing.

$2,000 Go Kart Team: Teams of three amateur drivers will each select one professional driver to complete on a four-person Pro-Am team. Teams also have access to meet the drivers and VIP dinner.

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Funds raised through the B.R.A.K.E.S. Grand Prix support the organization's free advanced driver training programs. 

Join fellow racers in supporting a mission that has already helped tens of thousands of families across the country.

Help us race to save lives.
~B.R.A.K.E.S. Grand Prix~
The only thing more important than winning races is helping teens get home safely.

Learn more at https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001Wq89kIAB/events/vevt:ecc2f8a2-6b5f-40ca-a166-ebc7c7b72f97/home/story