You can find the tenative schedule for the day HERE.

This event has limited spots available (90 driver cap and 20 garage spaces) so we recommend you reserve a spot ASAP.

For 2026, we do not offer the option to reserve a spot with a deposit. All registrations must be paid in full to confirm your place at the event.

ALL cancellations, including cancellation of a reserved spot incur a $50 fee which will be deducted from your refunded amount.

• Cancellations made prior to August 31, 2026 will receive a full refund less the $50 fee noted above.
• Cancellations made after September 1, 2026 are not guaranteed a refund.  Cancellations after September 1, 2026 may receive a partial refund after the event has concluded.  Refunded amount will be based on the final driver registration count and the number of cancellations after September 1, 2026.  There is no guarantee that any amount will be refunded for cancellations after September 1, 2026.

To cancel your registration please email us.

You may sell or transfer your registration to another brother or sister at any time.

Please email us to let us know you wish to transfer your spot, include the contact information for the person you are transfering your spot to.

Take advantage of lower registration costs by completing your registration before May 31, 2026.  Registering before May 31, 2026 helps us cover the large deposit that is necessary to reserve our dates at Carolina Motorsports Park.

Please take a moment to review the Auto Paradise HPDE rules.

Most four wheeled vehicles are permitted so long as they meet safety requirements, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page for a detailed list of vehicle requirements as well as vehicle preparation that should be completed prior to the event.

UTVs and motorcycles are not permitted on track.

Sport SUV and sport trucks may be permitted, please email us for approval.

Open wheel or purpose built race cars may be permitted, please email us for approval.

• Convertibles with a folding hard top, or removable hard top are permitted so long as the top remains on the vehicle at all times while on track.
• Convertibles which come from the factory with a deployable rollbar are permitted.
• Convertibles with a factory installed roll bar where the manufacturer specifies that the roll bar was designed to carry the weight of the vehicle in a rollover situation are permitted.
• Convertibles equipped with an aftermarket rollbar designed to carry the weight of the vehicle in a rollover situation are permitted so long as the driver and passenger can pass the broomstick test with helmet on.

For further clarification on if your convertible is permitted on track please email us.

Carolina Motorsports Park allows overnight camping during our event, so bring a tent, camper, RV, or hammock and plan to stay all weekend!  Some notes on camping:

• Official nights camping will be announced closer to the event date.  Generally we are able to camp Thursday and Friday night.
• December in South Carolina can be cold.  We generally expect overnight lows to be below freezing so if you plan to camp be sure you are prepared for the temprature.
• There are bathrooms and shower facilities that are open for those camping to use.
• There are standard 15 amp outlets around the facility, these are free to use.
• Campfires are only allowed in fire pits which contain and lift the fire off the ground.
• General and tent camping is free.
• Camping in a camper or RV requires a paid reservation.  You will reserve these sites directly with Carolina Motorsports Park a month or two prior to the event date (details will be annouced once camping reservations are open).  Carolina Motorsports Park has partial and full hookup sites with 30A, 50A and 100A power.  Prices for these sites generally ranges from $100-$300 for the event.

Carolina Motorsports Park has 20 covered garage spaces available for rent.  For 2026 these spaces will be available by reservation only so if you want a guaranteed garage space you will need to reserve one and pay the rental fee for your spot.  A covered garage space is a great option if; you need space to work on your car, want a covered spot to park overnight, or want a spot to be out of possible inclement weather.

Garage spaces must be reserved through Auto Paradise.

Not only are passengers allowed, we encourage it!  All drivers are permitted to take passengers so long as:

• Driver must request approval to take a passenger.
• Passenger is 18 years of age or older.
• Passenger must have an approved helmet.
• Passenger must sign the event waiver.

In addition we have low speed parade laps each day which do not have an age limit or helmet requirements so you can get the entire family on track.

Your car insurance DOES NOT cover on track incidents and your event registration DOES NOT include any coverage for you or your vehicle.  Track day insurance can be purchased separately from compaines such as Hagerty, OpenTrack, etc.  Generally expect to pay $150 per $10k in coverage for track day insurance.

Auto Paradise will be working with OpenTrack to get listed as an approved organizer for 2026 and will have a recommended insurance broker, details on this will be published at a later date.

In addition to the option to camp onsite at Carolina Motorsports Park there are lodging options in Kershaw and Camden which are both located close to the track.

One of the evenings we try to do a catered dinner at the track so we can relax and enjoy a good meal and upbuilding association together.  The track also has an onsite food vendor which may be open for breakfast and lunch (details on this as we get closer).  Also the towns of Kershaw and Camden are close enough to run out to for a bite to eat.

Never done a track day before?  Unsure what to expect at your first track day?  Want more details about the event?  Have a question that isn't covered above?

Please refer to our in depth Frequently Asked Questions page.  For all other questions just drop us an email.