American
speed
Festival

Garage Reveal

October 3

The American Speed Festival Garage Reveal is a highly anticipated, once-a-year event held at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. Scheduled for Friday, October 3, this exclusive evening offers attendees a rare opportunity to explore select private garages that are typically closed to the public. These garages house some of the most impressive and unique car collections in the region, featuring rare and iconic vehicles, along with distinctive architectural designs and automotive memorabilia.

Exhibition Laps

October 4 & 5

Whether you're a lifelong gearhead or new to the automotive world, the festival offers an up-close experience with some of the most historically significant and cutting-edge performance vehicles ever built. Hear and feel the action as both modern and historic racing vehicles display their performance on the M1 Circuit.

Timed Races

October 4 & 5

From modern hypercars to dedicated race cars, drivers push their limits and compete to set the lap record over two days of intense driving.  New this year M1 will host the following:

ASF Cup – Open competition between the best racers and cars

LROC Invitational – Professional women racers compete in identical Radical race cars

An Evening of Impact

October 4

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The Checkered Flag Ball takes place annually during American Speed Festival to raise funds for the Pontiac Community Foundation through M1 Mobility, providing rides to almost 20,000 people in need. Rides include transportation we might take for granted – a trip to the grocery store, a visit to a medical appointment, as well as after-school and educational programs, etc.

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Each year, the Ball gets bigger and better! In 2024, we honored “The King” of NASCAR racing, Richard Petty, with the Master of Motorsports Award. in 2025, we'll honor 2-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser, Jr.

Turbo-Charged Event

October 5 & 6

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This event also marks a milestone: 50 years of Porsche’s 930 Turbo Carrera.

This legendary, powerful, and historically significant high-performance sports car, produced from 1975 to 1989, distinguished itself with its flared rear fenders, large rear wing, and a potent, air-cooled turbocharged flat-six engine.  Known for its significant and unforgiving handling, it earned the nickname "Widowmaker" and also became the top model of the 911 series, setting a benchmark for future performance cars.

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The American Speed Festival will host a special display honoring this legend. Porsche 930 Turbos, turbo derivatives, factory turbo race cars, and even turbo-look 911s will be featured in a dedicated group.  

Drifting on Track

October 5 & 6

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2024 Taurus World Stunt Award Winner, Ele Bardha, leads this group of skilled drifters who will take on the M1 Concourse short circuit to thrill fans with their sideways style and screeching tires amid a haze of tire smoke.

Festival Flyover

October 5 

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This vintage warbird squadron honors the men and women who have fought and fallen for our country.  

On Saturday, October 4th, the C-47 will fly first on all passes, followed by the Bell UH-1 helicopter, then the Vultee BT-13, AT-6 Texan, and two T-34 Mentors, which will be the third flyover , performing last. Flyover performances will take place three times each at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.