Every year, modified car fans claim a different event is the one you absolutely can’t miss. But when it comes to combining world-class track action, celebrity guests, incredible builds and non-stop entertainment, there’s only one show that genuinely delivers it all in one place: TRAX at Silverstone.
Taking over Britain’s most famous racing circuit on August 16, TRAX 2026 is shaping up to be bigger than ever, packed with exclusive attractions, jaw-dropping machinery and enough tyre smoke to keep even the most hardcore petrolhead entertained from start to finish. Still need convincing? Here are 10 reasons why TRAX should already be in your calendar.
1. Mark McCann and the Veyron Rebuild Reveal
YouTube superstar and automotive influencer Mark McCann will be making a special appearance at TRAX, and he won’t just be wandering around the showground. Throughout the day, visitors will have the chance to meet Mark, hear him speak live on stage and watch as he selects his personal favourite car from the entire event. But that’s not all. If everything stays on schedule, TRAX could also play host to the public unveiling of Mark’s much-anticipated Bugatti Veyron rebuild project. Considering the internet-breaking attention this build has generated, seeing it revealed in person could be one of the defining moments of the show.
2. Baggsy’s 1000bhp GR Corolla Drift Car
Professional drifter Steve “Baggsy” Biagioni has never been afraid of ambitious projects, but his latest creation could be his wildest yet. The all-new Toyota GR Corolla drift car is being transformed into a 2JZ-powered, 1000bhp monster, and TRAX visitors will be among the first people anywhere to see it being driven properly. This isn’t a static display car hidden behind barriers. Baggsy will be throwing the Corolla around Silverstone as part of the Drift Kings demonstrations, giving fans a front-row seat to one of the most anticipated builds of the year. More info here.
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3. Drift Kings: The Fastest Drift Demonstrations in Britain
Forget slow-speed donuts in a car park. Drift Kings at TRAX is the real deal. Taking place three times throughout the day, these 30-minute demonstrations showcase some of the UK’s most talented drivers attacking Silverstone’s famous Brooklands section at speeds exceeding 120mph. The commitment, skill and bravery required to drift at these speeds has to be seen to be believed. Quite simply, these are the best drifting demonstrations you’ll find anywhere in the UK.
4. Experience It Yourself with Drift Taxis
Watching drifting is one thing. Experiencing it from the passenger seat is something else entirely. Available to book in advance for just £35, Drift Taxi rides put you alongside a professional driver in a purpose-built drift car for a white-knuckle experience you’ll never forget. Expect noise, tyre smoke, impossible steering angles and a completely new appreciation for what these drivers can do behind the wheel.
5. Kart Silverstone Opens Exclusively for TRAX Visitors
Fancy proving your own driving talent? Kart Silverstone will be open exclusively to TRAX attendees, giving visitors the chance to swap spectating for competition. Whether you’re battling friends for bragging rights or chasing the fastest lap of the day, it’s another opportunity to get behind the wheel at one of motorsport’s most iconic venues.
6. Drive Silverstone for Just £40
How often do you get the chance to drive your own car around Silverstone? Even better, how often can you do it for just £40? TRAX track sessions remain one of the best-value driving experiences in the country, allowing enthusiasts to sample the legendary National Circuit layout at a fraction of the cost of a traditional track day. If you’ve always wanted to experience Silverstone from the driver’s seat, this is your chance.
7. The Retail Village
If your wallet survives the journey through the Retail Village, you’re a stronger person than most. Some of the biggest brands in the modified car industry will be on site offering exclusive deals, product launches, parts, accessories, detailing products, clothing and much more. You’ll also find official TRAX merchandise available exclusively at the event, making it the perfect place to stock up on gear while supporting your automotive addiction.
8. The UK’s Best Value VIP Experience
Want to do TRAX properly? Upgrade to VIP. Not only is the merchandise bundle alone worth more than the upgrade cost, but you’ll also receive a VIP T-shirt, sticker pack, socks, lanyard, flight tag and a pair of BILSTEIN sunglasses. Then there’s access to the exclusive Brooklands Suite, plus lunch and refreshments throughout the day. For anyone planning to spend the whole day at Silverstone, it’s one of the best-value VIP packages you’ll find at any automotive event.
9. The Best Display Cars in Britain
TRAX has always attracted some of the country’s finest modified machinery, and 2026 is no exception. More than just club parking, the event showcases genuinely world-class builds from every corner of the scene. Make sure you spend time checking out the new TRAX Icons display, featuring 20 of the very best modified cars in the UK. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next project, this is where you’ll find it.
10. The Grid by Chemical Guys
New for 2026, The Grid by Chemical Guys brings a dedicated Show and Shine competition to TRAX. Positioned outside the Chemical Guys Garage, this premium display area will gather some of the cleanest, most detailed and most impressive vehicles attending the event. Whether you’re into immaculate paintwork, flawless engine bays or obsessive levels of detailing, this is where you’ll find the perfectionists. If you fancy this, why not apply to be in the dispay? Just click here to enter!
And That’s Still Not Everything…
As impressive as those 10 attractions are, they’re only part of the TRAX experience. The event will also feature more than 3,500 club display cars, demonstrations from NILFISK, the Motorsport Heroes Demo and Display, the Women in the Scene area, the Hot Hatch Heroes display, live entertainment and plenty more surprises still to be announced. The result is a full day of automotive entertainment unlike anything else in the UK.Whether you’re into drifting, track action, show cars, shopping, influencers, motorsport or simply spending a day surrounded by thousands of like-minded enthusiasts, TRAX delivers more action, more variety and more value than any other modified car show in Britain.
TRAX takes place at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday, August 16. The only question is: are you coming?
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