STARTING LINE
HOST A RACE
There’s nothing like the buzz of race day with teams lined up on the grid, the green flag dropping, and a full hour or two of strategy and cheering.
A quick distinction
HOSTING AND SPONSORING ARE DIFFERENT
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. Organizations such as colleges and race tracks can host a race while also supporting it as a sponsor by providing a venue, facilities, or other resources. 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 or banked, 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.
- Basic logistics. Restrooms, a paddock/staging area, and access to power and water where possible.
- Local coordination. Any venue permits, liability insurance, and a point of contact to work alongside our event team.
Sanctioned event and course specifications are provided in the official Electrathon America 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 support from Electrathon America.
Who Should Host
GREAT HOSTS COME IN MANY FORMS
Electrathon races can be hosted in a variety of locations and by many types of organizations. The best venues provide a safe, accessible space for racing along with room for pits, spectators, and community engagement.
Schools & Districts
Open your campus to the community and showcase your school as a place where students, families, and community partners come together.
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
Ready to bring an Electrathon race to your community?
Follow these steps to turn your idea into race day. We’ll help you along the way.
Connect with us
Complete the form below to start the conversation about your venue and proposed date. We can help you determine whether there are teams in the region and what it will take to host a race.
Confirm your Venue & Insurance
Make sure your venue meets Electrathon America course requirements. Hosts can provide their own qualifying insurance or work with Electrathon America to arrange event coverage.
Sanction, Plan & Promote
Complete the Race Sanctioning Form with your event details. Once approved, start planing and promoting to local teams. We’ll also market your race.
Race Day
Set up the course, welcome the teams, and run the event with support from local Electrathon America teams. Submit your results so they can be posted and included in Electrathon America competition records.
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, local logistics, insurance, and EMT. We’ll walk through a clear budget during venue review.
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
INTERESTED IN HOSTING A RACE?
Tell us a little about your venue and we’ll follow up to explore what’s possible.
No commitment, just a conversation.
Ready to race
SANCTION YOUR RACE EVENT
Use this form to request Electrathon America sanctioning for your race event. Sanctioned events are eligible to request event insurance, receive promotion on the Electrathon America website, and have race details and results published. Teams and drivers participating in sanctioned races are also eligible for consideration in regional and national competitions.
