Racing America Returns to NOLA Motorsports Park

Family-friendly racing event draws competitors from across the country

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:40am

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A cubist, fragmented painting depicting a high-speed car race, with the vehicles and track broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a variety of bright, bold colors.The vibrant, geometric energy of a high-speed race at NOLA Motorsports Park captures the excitement and potential of the Racing America event.New Orleans Today

Racing America, a popular motorsports event, is returning to NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans this weekend. The event features not only high-speed races, but also activities for the whole family, including mini golf, arcade games, and go-kart rides. Spectators will have access to the paddock area to get up close with the race cars and meet the drivers and their teams. Among the competitors is 15-year-old Ava Hansen, who has been racing since she was 4 years old and hopes to one day make it to the big leagues of IndyCar or Formula 1.

Why it matters

The return of Racing America to NOLA Motorsports Park is an exciting event for motorsports fans in the New Orleans area and beyond. It provides a unique opportunity for young, aspiring racers to showcase their skills and potentially take the first steps towards a professional racing career, while also offering a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for spectators of all ages.

The details

In addition to the main races, the Racing America event will feature a variety of other activities for attendees, including mini golf, arcade games, and the chance for spectators to take a spin around the track in go-karts. Fans will also be given access to the paddock area, allowing them to get up close with the race cars and meet the drivers and their teams.

  • Racing America is returning to NOLA Motorsports Park this weekend (April 12-14, 2026).

The players

Ava Hansen

A 15-year-old racer who has been competing in motorsports events since she was 4 years old. Her ultimate goal is to one day race in Formula 1 or IndyCar.

NOLA Motorsports Park

A racing facility located in Avondale, Louisiana, near New Orleans, that hosts a variety of motorsports events throughout the year.

Racing America

A family-friendly motorsports event that features high-speed races, as well as other activities like mini golf, arcade games, and go-kart rides.

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What they’re saying

“My biggest goal is F1 and that's every driver's dream. But I'll take anything I get, whether it be IndyCar, F1 Academy, NASCAR, a golf cart for that matter. I just want to be driving something and be in a car and just being a motorsports race car driver.”

— Ava Hansen, 15-year-old racer

What’s next

Organizers are expecting a large turnout for the Racing America event, and are encouraging families to purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines at the gate.

The takeaway

The return of Racing America to NOLA Motorsports Park is an exciting opportunity for motorsports fans in the New Orleans area to experience the thrill of high-speed racing, while also enjoying a variety of family-friendly activities. The event also provides a platform for young, aspiring racers to showcase their skills and potentially take the first steps towards a professional racing career.