Host a Race
Bring a race
to your community
There’s nothing like the buzz of race day, students lined up on the grid, the green flag dropping, a full hour of strategy and cheering. Hosting an Electrathon event turns your venue into the center of it, and it’s more achievable than you’d think.
First, a quick distinction
Hosting and sponsoring are two different things
Hosting = the venue & logistics
A host provides the place and the on-the-ground support: track space, parking, volunteers, and local coordination. Hosting is hands-on and community-facing.
Sponsoring = the funding
A sponsor provides financial support that keeps events affordable and the sport growing. Sponsoring is about backing the mission, not running the day.
You can do both. Many partners host an event and sponsor it for example, a company that funds a regional race and also hosts it on their corporate campus. But they’re distinct commitments, and you’re welcome to take on just one. Learn about sponsoring →
What you provide
As the host, you bring the place and the local muscle. We’ll guide you through every requirement.
- A venue & track space. A flat, paved loop of roughly half a mile, a large parking lot, kart track, fairground, or closed course all work.
- Local volunteers. A crew to help with setup, parking, lap counting and teardown, we’ll tell you how many and what each does.
- Basic logistics. Restrooms, a paddock/staging area, and access to power and water where possible.
- Local coordination. Any venue permits and a point of contact to work alongside our event team.
Placeholder requirements – final venue specifications will be confirmed from the official Handbook.
What we provide
Electrathon America brings the structure, safety and know-how so you’re never doing this alone.
- Official sanctioning. We make your event an officially recognized Electrathon America race, with insurance guidance.
- Safety crews & tech inspection. Trained officials run vehicle tech inspection and on-track safety.
- Event infrastructure. Timing and lap-scoring systems, the race-format playbook, and signage templates.
- The rulebook & support. The full Handbook plus a dedicated regional director to guide your first event start to finish.
Who Should Host
Great hosts come in many forms
If you’ve got space and community spirit, you can host. Our most successful events have come from all kinds of partners.
Schools & districts
Turn a campus lot into a regional event and put your STEM program on the map.
Fairgrounds & expo sites
Existing parking and crowd infrastructure make fairgrounds a natural fit.
Motorsport facilities
Kart tracks and road courses bring a ready-made, safety-minded venue.
Community organizations
Civic groups and nonprofits can rally volunteers and local excitement.
Corporate campuses
Companies with large lots can host and, if they like, sponsor too.
The Process
From idea to race day
A clear, supported path, placeholder steps to be finalized with the events team.
Express interest
Send us the form below. We’ll set up a call to talk through your venue and goals.
Venue review
We assess your space against the Handbook and map out the track layout together.
Sanction & plan
We finalize sanctioning, insurance, the date, and your volunteer and logistics plan.
Race day
Our officials arrive with the crew and gear. You host and we run the racing.
FAQ
Hosting questions
No. Most Electrathon events run on a temporary course laid out on a large flat, paved area, a parking lot or fairground works well. We’ll help you design a safe layout that fits your space.
It varies with event size, but a modest local crew for setup, parking, lap counting and teardown is typical. We provide the trained safety and timing officials.
Hosting costs are mostly your venue and local logistics. We’ll walk through a clear budget during venue review, including what (if anything) Electrathon America covers.
Earlier is better, a few months gives time for sanctioning, scheduling and recruiting teams. Reach out and we’ll find a date that works.
Absolutely. Many partners do both, providing the venue and funding the event. They’re separate commitments, so you can choose one or combine them. See the Sponsors page for funding options.
Let’s Talk
Ready to bring a race to your community?
Tell us a little about your venue and we’ll follow up to explore what’s possible. No commitment, just a conversation.
