MassTuning TrackFest (Aug 29, 2026) NIGHTSHIFT is a high-performance driver education event organized by MassTuning at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, CT. It is scheduled for August 29, 2026.

Schedule

• Wet skid pad open for registered drivers to practice car control!
• MassTuning TrackFest 2026 Schedule.
• This track day is open to all, from beginners in regular street cars to veterans in built race cars, split into four run groups.
• Registered drivers will have a 20min warm-up session and four 25min sessions for TWO (2) HOURS OF SEAT TIME!
• Camping will be available from Friday night to Sunday morning.
• Driver Registration: $349/day (Spots are limited and do sell out!).
• Point-bys and other passing protocols explained in drivers meeting.).
• Schedule:.
• 12:00pm – Check-In Open.
• 1:00pm – Check-In Closed.

Pricing

• Driver Registration: $349/day (Spots are limited and do sell out!).
• Optional Helmet Rental: $25/day (First come, first serve).

Requirements

• Must have working headlights, tail lights and turn signals after sunset!
• Simply a focus on safety and fun in a controlled environment.
• Instructors will be available though novices with limited to no track experience are given priority.
• Optional Helmet Rental: $25/day (First come, first serve).
• No Membership Fees!
• TrackFest Tech Form (copies will be available onsite).

Event Details

• EXTRA LATE start time!
• Watch the video coverage of the first ever NightShift event along with some in-car video!
• A day of educational, high performance driving.
• Spectators are welcome.
• A Flagtronics electronic flagging system with large LED panels/signboards will be used at every corner station in addition to traditional flaggers!
• Check out this guide, preview and review for TSMP!
• Garage bays can be reserved directly on the track's website.
• Fees:.
• No Instruction Fees!
• No Passenger Fees!
• Passing:.
• Expert – Open passing on any straights & Point-by passing on any turns (NEW for 2026!).
• Advanced – Point-by passing on any straights & turns.
• Intermediate – Point-by passing on any straights.
• Novice – Point-by passing on designated straights.
• (Point-bys replaced by turn signals after sunset.
• 1:15pm – Drivers Meeting.
• 2:00pm – Warm-up Laps.

Location

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
205 East Thompson Road, Thompson, Connecticut, 06277

Official event or organizer website