FuelFest Returns to DFW at Texas Motor Speedway on April 25

The popular automotive festival is back in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after a multi-year hiatus.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:38pm

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FuelFest, the automotive enthusiast festival featuring custom cars, movie cars, drifting demonstrations, live music, and more, is returning to the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on April 25, 2026. The event will run from 1-8pm and feature over 700 custom, exotic, and rare vehicles, as well as appearances by stars from the Fast & Furious franchise.

Why it matters

FuelFest has become one of the premier automotive culture events, blending car enthusiasm with entertainment, and its return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area is highly anticipated by local enthusiasts. The event also raises funds for the Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) non-profit founded by the late Paul Walker.

The details

The 8th annual FuelFest event will feature a variety of attractions, including a record-setting car show, live drifting demonstrations, appearances by Fast & Furious stars Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, a live concert on the SPARQ Festival Stage, and new additions like Lucha Libre wrestling. Attendees can also check out custom exhibits, car reveals, and interactive fan racing activities.

  • FuelFest will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
  • The event will be open from 1pm to 8pm.

The players

FuelFest

An automotive enthusiast festival that features custom cars, movie cars, drifting demonstrations, live music, and more.

Texas Motor Speedway

The racetrack located in Fort Worth, Texas where the FuelFest event will be held.

Tyrese Gibson

An actor who has starred in the Fast & Furious franchise, and will be making an appearance at FuelFest.

Cody Walker

The brother of the late Paul Walker, who will be appearing at FuelFest along with Tyrese Gibson.

Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW)

The non-profit charity founded by Paul Walker that will receive a portion of the proceeds from FuelFest.

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What’s next

Tickets for FuelFest are on sale now at www.FuelFest.com, and more surprise international locations for the event are expected to be announced in the future.

The takeaway

FuelFest's return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area is an exciting event for local automotive enthusiasts, blending car culture with entertainment and raising funds for a good cause through the Reach Out WorldWide non-profit.