Hooked on Driving Midwest announced its 2026 season-opening event, Ozark Spring Speed Fest, scheduled for March 21–22 at Ozarks International Raceway. The event welcomes all vehicle makes and skill levels to experience the 3.97-mile track with 19 technical corners in a structured High-Performance Driver Education (HPDE) format. For details and registration, visit Hooked on Driving.com.
Why you’ll love this event
- A world-class, technical, high-speed circuit that rewards smooth inputs and smart lines
- Structured, safe HPDE format focused on learning and confidence—not chaos
- Very low car counts per run group for more clean laps and fewer “wagon train” moments
- Experienced coaches for Novices and available for intermediate – expert drivers who want to level up fast
- Catered lunch included for registered drivers (additional guest lunches available for advanced purchase)
New to HPDE?
Perfect. If this is your first event, you’ll be in a run group designed to build skills progressively—classroom + on-track coaching (as applicable) + a supportive paddock culture that’s all about helping you improve and go home smiling (with your car intact).
Ready to send it?
Spots won’t last—Ozark weekends tend to fill quickly, especially for Novice and Intermediate groups.
✅ Register now and lock in your place for March 21–22
Pricing:
1-Day: $ 275 (Saturday or Sunday Only)
2-Days: $ 500 (Saturday & Sunday
Event requirements
Getting on track:
SA2020 or SA2025 helmets are required for the event. Motorcycle or M helmets are not allowed.
Helmets are available for rent in a variety of sizes during the online registration process.
Car numbers are mandatory at all tracks. They must be on both sides of the car, at least 6″ high, and easily visible to the corner workers. HOD numbers will be available for purchase at the track.
Policies
Click Here to review the HOD policy on:
- Cancellations
- Track Damage
- Convertibles
- High Center of Gravity vehicles
- Passengers
- Minors
- Head and Neck Restraints
- LeMons and Champ Cars
- Alcohol
Click Here for a brief description of the HOD run groups.
Access to load-into the property will be available starting at 6:00 PM the day prior to the start of the event until 6:00 PM Sunday evening.
Renegade Racing Fuel available on site: 91 No ethanol (unleaded), HR102 (unleaded), and Pro 110 (leaded)