A Two-Day Celebration
of Riverside’s Racing Legacy

Riverside Reunion is a two-day heritage weekend honoring 70 years of Riverside International Raceway and the people, cars, stories, and culture that continue to carry its legacy forward.

Taking place February 20 and 21, 2027, in Riverside, California, the weekend brings together historic race cars, motorsports legends, collectors, builders, brands, families, civic leaders, and fans for a celebration rooted in legacy, connection, and tradition.

From 1957 to 1989, Riverside International Raceway helped shape American motorsports and Southern California car culture. Though the track is gone, its impact lives on through the people who raced there, the cars that made history, and the community that still remembers what Riverside meant.

Riverside Reunion brings that legacy back into public view and begins a new annual tradition.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday, February 20, 2027
Night of Racing Legends
Gala Dinner

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Saturday Evening
Ticketed Premium Event

The Night of Racing Legends is a premium dinner experience honoring the people, stories, and defining moments that shaped Riverside International Raceway.

Hosted at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the evening brings together VIP guests, partners, collectors, civic leaders, motorsports figures, and special guests for a night of hospitality, storytelling, and celebration.

The Mission Inn has long been connected to Riverside’s racing community, making it a fitting setting for a signature evening dedicated to the legacy of the track.

  • An elevated evening experience in one of Riverside’s most iconic settings.

  • Appearances and recognition moments featuring individuals connected to Riverside’s history and motorsports culture.

  • Live remarks, interviews, archival reflections, and tribute moments honoring the cars, drivers, teams, and memories that made Riverside legendary.

  • A premium environment for sponsors, collectors, civic leaders, and guests to connect around a shared celebration of motorsports heritage.

  • Select moments may support youth motorsports, STEM education, women in motorsports, local organizations, and future-focused community programs.

Sunday, February 21, 2027
Cars at the Mission
Car Show

Mission Inn Avenue
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Free Public Showcase

Cars at the Mission is a free downtown car showcase celebrating the legacy of Riverside International Raceway in the heart of Riverside.

Set along Mission Inn Avenue, the showcase will feature a curated display of historic race cars and significant vehicles representing the eras, series, and personalities connected to Riverside’s history.

This public gathering invites residents, families, visitors, car fans, and enthusiasts to experience Riverside’s motorsports legacy in a highly visible community setting.

  • A meaningful display of cars connected to Riverside’s racing legacy.

  • A walkable public showcase near one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

  • A free experience for residents, families, visitors, and fans of all ages.

  • A visual setting for fans, photographers, media, creators, and guests to capture the cars and energy of the weekend.

  • A community-centered celebration honoring the track’s impact and reconnecting the city with one of its most important cultural stories.

Join the Reunion

For one weekend in February 2027, Riverside’s racing legacy returns to public view.

Through a premium gala dinner and a downtown car showcase, Riverside Reunion will honor the people, cars, stories, and community that made Riverside International Raceway unforgettable.

This is a celebration of what was built.
A reunion for those who remember.
An invitation for those discovering it for the first time.
And the beginning of a tradition built to carry the legacy forward.

Join us February 20 and 21, 2027, in Riverside, California.