2026 NAIR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

NAIR National Championship – Round 2

August 27, 2026

The opening round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Racing Championship brings together university teams from across the United States for three days of high-performance competition, innovation, and educational excellence. Experience thrilling on-track action while students showcase their engineering, business, leadership, and teamwork skills in America’s premier collegiate motorsports championship.

RACE WEEKEND BEGINS IN

Countdown to Green Flag

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Quick Event Info

Season Registration:

Open

Registration Deadline:

August 15, 2026

Stream Starts:

1:00 PM (EST)

Broadcast Platform:

National Championship

Everything You Need to Know

The NAIR National Championship – Round 1 marks the beginning of an exciting championship season. Universities from across the nation will compete in multiple racing sessions while students gain valuable real-world experience in engineering, race strategy, marketing, media, and team operations.

This event is open to participating schools, sponsors, partners, media representatives, and spectators.

Event Information

NAIR National Championship – Round 1

Date

Venue

Location

Event Type

Season Format

Live Coverage

Organizer

Event Schedule

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Practice Sessions

Drivers Meeting

Championship Race

Awards Ceremony

Media Interviews

VENUE

Texas Motor Speedway

Texas Motor Speedway provides a world-class racing environment designed to challenge drivers while delivering an unforgettable experience for teams and spectators.

Track Details

Circuit Length
Number of Turns
Pit Lane
Spectator Areas
Parking Available
Food & Beverage
Merchandise Area
Medical Assistance

Blackridge University

Blackridge Racing

#1

Position

428

Points

4

Drivers

COMPETING UNIVERSITIES

Teams Entered for This Event

SEASON PERFORMANCE

Championship Results

SCHOOL	POINTS	WINS	PODIUMS	LATEST FINISH
University of Michigan	245	5	8	1st Place
Texas A&M University	228	4	7	2nd Place
Purdue University	214	3	6	3rd Place
Virginia Tech	201	2	5	4th Place
Arizona State University	186	1	4	5th Place

SCHOOL

Podiums

Wins

School

Position

University of Michigan

Stanford University

2nd Place

MIT Motorsports

3rd Place

University of Michigan

4th Place

Purdue University

2nd Place

Georgia Tech

EVENT MEDIA

Experience the Action

Round 1 — Podium

Texas Motor Speedway . August 21, 2026

Round 1 — Podium

Texas Motor Speedway . August 21, 2026

Round 1 — Podium

Texas Motor Speedway . August 21, 2026

Round 1 — Podium

Texas Motor Speedway . August 21, 2026

Round 1 — Podium

Texas Motor Speedway . August 21, 2026

Round 1 — Podium

Texas Motor Speedway . August 20, 2026