CAROLINA MOTORSPORTS PARK

3662 Kershaw Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067

Drivers, this one is for you! Everything you need to know about GRIDLIFE South Carolina HERE.

GRIDLIFE South Carolina Festival is a three-day celebration of motorsports, music, and car culture at Carolina Motorsports Park, happening April 11–13, 2025. Here's the day-by-day breakdown:

🏁 FRIDAY – TRACK ACTION + NIGHT SHIFT DRIFT + SUNOCO PUMP PARTY

Friday kicks off with a full day of racing and track activity, including:

• Time Attack

• GLTC Racing

• Rush Racing

• Full Course and Kart Track Drifting

In the evening, Night Shift Drift lights up the Kart track with night sessions. After that, the Sunoco Pump Party brings everyone together for music, drinks, and a relaxed kickoff to the weekend.

🎶 SATURDAY – TRACK + CONCERT NIGHT

Saturday continues the action with:

• GLTC

• Time Attack

• Rush Racing

• Full Course and Kart Track Drifting
  

Once the racing wraps, the Saturday Night Concert takes over with live performances from EMO Nite, JEFE, Jake Panda and DJ Xcape.

🚗 SUNDAY – FINAL RACES + MOTORING MEET

Sunday is the final push on track, featuring:

• GLTC Finals

• Time Attack Podium Sprint

• Rush Racing

• Full Course and Kart Track Drifting

Off-track, it’s time for the GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro, including the GRIDLIFE Concours — a curated collection of standout vehicles from across the community.

🎮 ALL WEEKEND –

• GRIDLIFE Arcade – open all three days with retro games and sim racing

• Food Trucks & Vendors – local eats, drinks, and gear

• Bar – available for 21+ attendees
  

Camping & Community – on-site camping, late-night hangs, and an open paddock

Driver gates open at 6:00pm Thursday, April 10th. You will need to present or pick up your credential at the Box Office before entering the Paddock.

See the LIVE MOTORSPORTS SCHEDULE for Box Office and Gate times.

Once in the Paddock, all drivers must check in with Driver Registration to get your driver wristband (you need this to get on track!) and pick up required decals. If you need to rent a transponder, you will get this here too!

Camping within your Paddock spot is permitted for all drivers and competitors. Spectators wishing to camp can purchase a camping pass Here.

The Spectator Campgrounds are open from 8pm Thursday - 6pm on Sunday

GRIDLIFE is open to the public Starting Friday at 8:00am and ending Sunday at 5:00pm.

Campers and already credentialed attendees will be able to leave and enter the facility 24 hours a day.

For detailed Race schedule see the complete schedule further up the page.

THE NO LIST

• NO WEAPONS

• NO DRONES

• NO BURNOUTS

• NO REVVING

• NO FIGHTING

• NO DRUG USE OR POSSESSION

• NO UNAUTHORIZED VENDING, SAMPLING, GIVEAWAYS, ETC.
  NO TROLLING

• NO THIEVERY

• NO SPEEDING IN THE PITS (5 MPH EVERYWHERE ALL VEHICLES)

• NO LASER POINTERS

• NO ROLLING IN THE PADDOCK (UNLESS YOUR ROLLING TO GRID)

• NO FIREWORKS

• NO DOUBT

• NO SCRUBS

• NO LAWN DONUTS

• NO OUTSIDE LIQUOR (IN THE CONCERT AREA)

• NO SPRAY PAINT

• NO OPEN FIRES

• NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT IN THE CAMPGROUND

• NO FLOATING LANTERN THINGS, WHATEVER THOSE ARE

• NO DIGGITY

• NO STARS & BARS

• NO STAIRWAY, DENIED

• IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THE ANSWER IS PROBABLY NO

THE YES LIST

• YES PORTABLE GAS BBQ GRILLS

• YES FOOD / DRINKS

• YES POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS

• YES GENERATORS

• YES ALCOHOL (ONE CASE OF BEER PER PERSON)

• YES GOOD VIBES

• YES BACKPACKS

• YES SUNBLOCK

• YES FANNY PACKS

• YES CIGARETTES / LIGHTERS

• YES DISC GOLF

• YES FRISBEES

• YES EXTRA TOILET PAPER

• YES YOUR FRIEND STEVE

• YES YOUR OTHER FRIEND TAMMY

• YAASSSS!

• YES BEACH BALLS

• YES BIKES / SKATEBOARDS

• YES COSTUMES

• YES YOUR BEST ATTITUDE

• YES HATS (FEDORAS QUESTIONABLE)

• YES RAIN MAYBE?

• YES CONDOMS

• YES BRUH

• YES SAFETY

• YES GOOD DECISIONS

• YES BEST WEEKEND EVER

• YES KICKBALL

• YES BANANA BREAD AT WORK BRO, HELL YEAH

The racing just gets more exciting!! GRIDLIFE is a rain or shine event.

The Concert takes place on Saturday with artists taking the stage starting at 3pm and ending at 10pm

There is no parking fee for this event. Spectators will be able to park in one of the field lots just outside of the facility.

There are no refunds for purchased tickets. Tickets are however transferable.

Yes GRIDLIFE is an all ages event and Kids 12 and under are always free with a paying adult.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of track concessions featuring multiple food trucks offering an assortment of delicious options.

There are multiple ways to show your car at GRIDLIFE. The GRIDLIFE Motoring meet presented by FCP Euro is a meet style showcase right in the heart of the paddock and there are multiple ways to participate. Apply for the Concours for premier vehicles, enter one of the Specific make Corrals or simply enter the Motoring Meet a show and shine with premier parking. All GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet Tickets Tickets include both include full weekend admission as well as premier parking in the center of it all. REGISTER HERE

If you already have your credentials from the Box Office, you can come and go as you please. Gates for credentialed attendees are 24hr.

Yes however it is highly encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time as pricing will increase at the gate and our events do sell out ahead of time.

Racing happens from 8:30am-5:30pm daily on both the main track and the Kart Track. Special to GRIDLIFE South Carolina is Night Shift Drift on Friday night! Check the full schedule for specific times.