The INEX Spring Nationals makes its return to the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway to conclude the week-long event in Music City on April 16-18.
For the sixth straight year, Nashville plays host to a week of Bandolero and Legend Car action.
The 2026 INEX Spring Nationals and the chase for a guitar kicks off on Monday, April 13 with a practice day at Veterans Motorplex, followed by two days of racing. The event moves to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Thursday, April 16 for a practice day at Nashville Fairgrounds, followed by two race-packed days on the character-filled quarter-mile.
2026 Spring Nationals Schedule
Wednesday, April 15th
6pm Gates & Registration Open
6pm Parking Begins
8pm Parking Ends
Thursday, April 16th
1pm Gates Open
1pm Registration Opens
1pm Parking Begins
1pm Tires Open
2pm Mandatory Drivers Meeting
3pm Practice Begins
Beginner Bandolero
Outlaws
Bandits
Young Lions
Masters
Chargers
Semi-Pro
Pro
7pm Practice Ends
8pm TRACK CLOSES / GATES CLOSE
Friday, April 17th
1pm Gates Open
2pm Driver’s Meeting
3pm Practice Begins
BB-O-B-YL-M-C-SP-P
1 Round – 6 Laps – 6 Cars
To Follow Qualifying Begins
1 Round – 4 Laps – 4 cars
To Follow Opening Ceremonies
Round 4 Features
B-Mains (If necessary) – 12 Laps
Beginner Bandolero – 15 Laps
Outlaws – 20 Laps
Bandits – 20 Laps
Young Lions – 25 Laps
Masters – 25 Laps
Chargers – 20 Laps
Semi-Pro – 25 Laps
Pro – 25 Laps
Saturday, April 18th
9am Gates Open
10am Mandatory Drivers Meeting
11am Practice Begins
BB-O-B-YL-M-C-SP-P
1 Round – 6 Laps – 6 Cars
To Follow Qualifying Begins
1 Round – 6 Laps – 6 Cars
*Fastest lap for Round 5
*Second fastest Lap for Round 6
To Follow Opening Ceremonies
Round 5 Features
B-Mains (If necessary) – 12 Laps
Beginner Bandolero – 15 Laps
Outlaws – 20 Laps
Bandits – 20 Laps
Young Lions – 25 Laps
Masters – 25 Laps
Chargers – 20 Laps
Semi-Pro – 25 Laps
Pro – 25 Laps
To Follow Round 6 Features
B-Mains (If necessary) – 12 Laps
Beginner Bandolero – 15 Laps
Outlaws – 20 Laps
Bandits – 20 Laps
Young Lions – 25 Laps
Masters – 25 Laps
Chargers – 20 Laps
Semi-Pro – 25 Laps
Pro – 25 Laps
To Follow Championship Trophy
Presentation
About Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway:
For more information, follow Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway online at www.nashvillefairgroundsspeedway.racing and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NashvilleFairgroundsSpeedway). Updates are also available by calling the office at 615-254-1986.
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is located at The Fairgrounds Nashville, in Nashville, TN. The physical address is 625 Coliseum Way, Nashville, TN 37203.