Darlington Raceway
Speed & Feed
BBQ Festival & Car Show
Want to enjoy mouthwatering BBQ, see cool cars and have some family fun? Join us on March 13, 2027, for Darlington Raceway’s Speed & Feed BBQ Festival & Car Show! Come hungry for mouthwatering barbecue from the region’s top pitmasters, see a classic Car Show, explore a wide variety of craft vendors offering unique goods and local treasures, and enjoy family-friendly activities, including a Kids Zone. It will be a lively atmosphere filled with southern hospitality, delicious food, and the excitement of a NASCAR tradition. Whether you’re a barbecue and car enthusiast, a racing fan, or just looking for a fun weekend, the Speed & Feed BBQ Festival & Car Show will be an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out, mark your calendars and get ready to eat, explore, and celebrate!
Read the Press Release
Plan Your Weekend
Weekend Schedule
See what is happening and when, from the BBQ competition to the Car Show and track laps. Download the full Speed & Feed weekend schedule to plan your visit.
Get Involved
Compete. Sell. Show. Sponsor.
Entering the BBQ competition, joining as a vendor or showing your ride in the Car Show? Pick your lane for details.
Compete
Cook Team Application
Think your team can hang with the region's best? Apply online or download the PDF application, and follow the payment instructions included with it.
- Chicken
- Pork
- Pork Ribs
- Beef Brisket
Food Vendors
Food Trucks & Culinary Vendors
Have a food truck or a menu worth showing off? Email Patti Smith and Jason Maxey your info with the subject line "2027 Speed & Feed BBQ Festival Food Vendor."
Email a Vendor Inquiry
Retail & Non-Profit
Vendor Application
Retail businesses and local non-profits, apply online or download the PDF application to request your spot at the festival.
Selling food? Skip this form. Food vendors must email Patti Smith and Jason Maxey.
Car Show & Swap Meet
Show Your Ride or Sell Your Parts
Bring your classic car or truck to the Car Show, or sell unique parts at the Swap Meet. Complete the application to participate.
PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE
- Must register or pay by Friday, February 19, 2027; $35 Day of Event
- Access to the Speed and Feed Car Show
- Must register or pay by Friday, February 19, 2027
- (2) NASCAR Cup Tickets to the 2027 Goodyear 400
- Access to the Speed and Feed Car Show
- Track Laps at the end of the event
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
- Must register or pay by Friday, February 19, 2027
- (2) NASCAR Cup Tickets to the 2027 Goodyear 400
- (1) Reserved space under covered NASCAR Cup Series Garage Bay for Speed & Feed
- Pictures in Mobil 1 Victory Lane with your car
- Gold Tier group will lead the field of car show vehicles around the track
- Track Laps at the end of the event
Call John Betters for all Car Show opportunities at (843) 395-8805.
Apply for Car Show or Swap Meet
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Great events like this don’t happen without local partners. Explore the options, which include some great employee opportunities to be a part of the event.
Drive the Track
NASCAR Racing Experience
While at Speed & Feed, there will be the sounds of real NASCAR machines going around the Track Too Tough To Tame – and you could be behind the wheel.
Quick Hits
Good To Know
- 01
NASCAR Racing Experience
Register in advance as spots are limited.
- 02
Go VIP
Limited number of covered NASCAR Cup Series Garage spots for car show, get them now!
- 03
Track Laps
VIP cars head out first around the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval after the car show completion.
- 04
$12,000 Purse
Professional cook teams compete in four categories for cash and trophies, attendees get to taste!
- 05
Selling Food?
Email Levy Restaurants and skip the retail form.
Contacts
Questions? Reach Out.
Car Show VIP
John Betters(843) 395-8805Sponsorship
Danielle Keendkeen@nascar.comBBQ Teams
Debbie Normandnorman@darlingtonraceway.comLast Event in Spring of 2026
Smoke, Chrome & Southern Hospitality
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