PPG GT-R Festival USA

The PPG GT-R Festival USA runs Nov. 13–15, 2026, at Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas. The three-day program celebrates the Nissan GT-R and Nissan performance cars with drag racing, a show and shine, roll racing and drifting on the schedule. Friday VIP gates open at 9 a.m. and general admission at 10 a.m.; Friday and Saturday close at 10 p.m. Saturday gates open at 8:30 a.m. Sunday spectator gates open at 9 a.m. and the event closes at 6 p.m. The schedule is tentative.

Competition and displays include a dyno competition, motorkhana, a Nismo meet, GT-R workshops, a Super Car Row, special guests and Aussie cars. A kids zone, a VIP area and GT-R merchandise round out the weekend, and fireworks are part of the lineup.

Trophies go to Show & Shine entries and to drag racing competitors, and prize money is on offer. The GT-R Elite Showcase puts standout cars on display. Entry is open to all Nissan-badged vehicles, along with special guests and a DCT class for exhibition.