Celebrating Freedom!

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July 4th , 2026 | Celebrating Freedom and Buying Cars

From the staff of Chin Track Days, Happy Independence Day!

Hello

It's one of the most common questions we hear from new drivers: "What car should I buy for track days?"

The surprising answer is that they probably already own it.

Many people assume they need a Porsche 911 GT3, Corvette Z06, BMW M car, or some heavily modified track build before they can attend their first event. In reality, the car matters far less than most beginners think...

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Upcoming Events: Track Season Is Now in Full Swing!

Reminder: Opening dates are now 11-12 weeks before the event.

July 18 - August 8

(with the modified summer schedule)

The modified summer schedule has been a real success! This schedule captures more of the cooler morning hours and has less impact from possible afternoon storms. Choose your date or choose them all.

Presented by Zotz Racing. Florida's Home Of Porsche Podiums.

Road Atlanta August 15-16

Ross Bentley and the Garmin Catalyst team join us at Road Atlanta. Ross will be holding advanced classroom sessions, and the Garmin team will be on-site to show you how to get the most from your Catalyst. Try a Catalyst in your car for free. Click here to schedule your free demo. If you were at Sebring when Ross and Garmin joined us, you know what a great opportunity this is. Every registered driver or instructor is automatically entered to win a free Catalyst 2.

Presented by Öhlins advanced suspension systems.

BMP August 22-23

Only 1 week after our Road Atlanta Event. Our final visit to Barber Motorsports Park in 2026. Due to scheduled racing events, this is the last HPDE at BMP until November.

Presented by Arrive and Drive USA.

Ozarks International Raceway Sept 5-6

You must see this epic 19-turn, 3.97-mile track. By far the most amazing lap built in the USA in the last decade. A 150-foot elevation difference throughout the lap and a 1200-foot elevation change over a single lap. The combination of the elevation change and connecting corners makes this track a worthy addition to your bucket list

Watkins Glen Sept 7-8

Our most popular Watkins Glen event each year. Labor Day Monday-Tuesday. Sign up early.

Pair this with NJMP on Thursday and Friday for a 2-track mega trip!

Presented by 89x Motorsports

NJMP Thunderbolt Sept 10-11

Directly following Watkins Glen. Chin returns to this 13-turn American track located in Millville, NJ. Over 3.5 hours of available track time per run group each day. Spend your Labor Day week with Chin at Watkins Glen and NJMP.

Presented by 89x Motorsports

Sebring Friday, Sept 11

Open Track | Skilled Drivers

8 hours of open track time. No run groups, just laps. Modified summer schedule to capture more of the cooler morning hours and have less impact from possible afternoon storms. Directly in front of the PCA weekend event.

Presented by Zotz Racing. Florida's Home Of Porsche Podiums.

Road America September 22-23

Chin returns to this iconic American track nestled in the woods of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Four miles and 14 turns of pure driving bliss. Over 3.5 hours of available track time per run group each day.

Presented by Arrive and Drive USA

Circuit Mont-Tremblant August 10-11

From our Canadian partners, Le Club Virages. Two days on arguably the most enjoyable track North of the border.

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Arrive and Drive rental track cars at Barber Motorsports Park and other tracks.

Porsche track prep, transport, trackside service, coaching, and arrive and drive rentals

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Speed Secrets: Does the Cornering Line Really Matter?

by Ross Bentley | June, 2026

I began instructing drivers on the track way back in 1980. Forty-six years of instructing will change how you think about almost everything. One of my big Aha! moments caused me to often say, “Drive the car, not the track.” I’ve said this because many, many drivers get...

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Checkout the new merch site

Exciting new designs created by a Chin Track Days instructor.

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Random pictures from recent events.

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