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Five Flags Speedway Offers $5 Tickets for Meet the Drivers Night This Friday
Fans can get up close with short-track stars, snag autographs, and catch a full night of racing—all for the price of a fast-food combo.
Five Flags Speedway is opening the gates for one of the most fan-friendly nights on its 2026 calendar. Ticket Hoss “Meet the Drivers” Night is set for Friday, May 1st, with advance tickets just $5—available now through the Ticket Hoss app or website.
- The event is designed for families and racing fans who want more than just a view from the grandstands. The track opens for a pre-race walk where fans can get a close-up look at the cars and collect autographs from the drivers who race the world-famous high banks every week.
“Meet the Drivers Night is our way of saying thank you to the fans, and by offering $5 tickets through Ticket Hoss, we’re making it easier than ever for families to come out and enjoy the thrills of short-track racing.”
—General Manager Tim Bryant
The night doesn’t stop at autographs. Prize giveaways—including more than 20 bikes—are on the docket before a full racing card fires up at 8:00 p.m. The program features four divisions:
- Faith Chapel Outlaws
- Story and Bleich Roofing Crown Stocks
- Lloyd’s Glass Pure Stocks
- Legacy Cars
Event schedule at a glance: Gates open at 5 p.m., Meet the Drivers kicks off at 7 p.m., and racing starts at 8 p.m.
The $5 price is online-only and advance-purchase only—fans are encouraged to grab tickets early at tickethoss.com/track/2 to lock in the discount and skip the gate lines. More information is available at 5flagsspeedway.com.