GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival Returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Stacked Drift Lineup, Exclusive Debuts and First-Ever Lakebed Camping

Formula Drift champions, influencer car reveals and national music acts headline a can’t-miss weekend of speed, style and sound September 26–28

MONTEREY, Calif. (22 SEPTEMBER 2025) — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has staged some of the most memorable moments in motorsport history, but only twice before has its legendary Corkscrew seen full-course drifting. On Sept. 26–28, GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival brings it back for the third time with a stacked drift lineup, exclusive car debuts and an expanded fan experience. The ultimate motorsports and music mashup transforms the Monterey hills into a festival ground that celebrates competition, car culture and community that can only be GRIDLIFE.(Tickets and Event Information)

Drift Stars and Racing Action on Track

For fans of tire smoke and sideways speed, the festival delivers one of the most exciting drift rosters ever assembled at Laguna Seca. Formula Drift champions Chris Forsberg, Dylan Hughes and Matt Field will headline, joined by fan-favorite collective Animal Style and other pro talents. These drivers will “send it” down the Corkscrew’s 11-story plunge, creating an experience unique to GRIDLIFE.

Beyond drifting, a full slate of competition fills the schedule for the series penultimate championship round. The Eibach GRIDLIFE Touring Cup (GLTC), the fastest-growing club race series in North America, returns to the  West Coast with nearly 50 cars on grid. Expect Corvettes, Civics, BMWs, Porsches and more battling across four races throughout the three-day festival.

The GRIDLIFE TrackBattle Championship returns with nearly 100 time attack drivers chasing ultimate bragging rights at one of the world’s most demanding road courses. GRIDLIFE GT, a new class built on power-to-weight rules, and the GRIDLIFE RUSH Series, featuring lightweight open-cockpit racers, round out a packed program that keeps the action alive from morning to evening.

Adding to the buzz are two highly anticipated vehicle unveilings. Influencer BigTime will debut a never-before-seen “GT1” project car kept under wraps all year, while Throtl will showcase a fresh take on one of its most successful YouTube builds, revealed in person to Laguna fans before the video goes live in October.

Car Culture on Display

Car culture takes center stage at the GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro. The showfield blends exclusivity and inclusivity with the Concours presented by SPOCOM, an invite-only lineup of standout builds, alongside an all-makes priority display in the lakebed. Enthusiasts can also gather in marque corrals presented by Subimods and Hyundai N, making the paddock as colorful and diverse as the action on track.

After-Hours Energy: Music, Arcade and Camping

When the track cools, the festival’s pulse only quickens. The NOS Energy Main Stage lights up the paddock Friday and Saturday night with national headliners like Joey Valence & Brae, Emo Nite with a Grave Rave Set, WHATMORE and Offis.Work will takeover the Corkscrew backed by a weekend of supporting local and regional acts that keep the energy high well past sunset.

The GRIDLIFE Arcade anchors the festival’s social side, offering racing simulators, vintage arcade cabs and fan-favorite games like Mario Kart and Smash Brothers, a perfect place to trade lap times and high scores with fellow enthusiasts.

For the first time in the Festival’s history, Lakebed camping is open, giving fans the chance to wake up inside Laguna Seca’s scenic infield. General lakebed and traditional trackside camping options are both still available, ensuring every fan can stay immersed in the festival atmosphere around the clock.

The Vendor Village rounds out the experience, offering automotive gear, lifestyle products and a mix of food and beverage options that keep fans fueled and connected all weekend long.

A Festival Unlike Any Other

GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival is more than a race weekend, it’s a cultural mash-up of motorsport and music unlike anything else on the WeatherTech Raceway calendar. With pro and grassroots drivers, influencers, car debuts and headliners, the event transforms Laguna Seca into a rolling showcase of speed, sound and style.

GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival takes place September 26–28, 2025, at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Tickets, camping options and full artist lineups are available at https://www.gridlifelaguna.com/.