Following a series of record-setting shows in Los Angeles, West Palm Beach, and Dallas-Fort Worth, as well as our very first successful event in New Jersey, FuelFest opened its gates for the second year at the Las Vegas Speedway. The action began with a thrilling pre-party on Friday, October 6th, from 6-10pm, followed by the main show on Saturday, October 7th, which ran from 1:00 to 8:00pm. The event took place at 7000 Las Vegas Blvd., just 15 miles northeast of the Las Vegas strip.
In its fifth year, FuelFest continued to leave its mark across the globe, hosting events in Los Angeles, South Florida, Dallas, New Jersey, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, and Tokyo. The show continued to fuse the passion of automotive enthusiasts with appearances by Fast and Furious franchise stars like Cody Walker and Tyrese Gibson, captivating drifting exhibitions, exhilarating ride-alongs, celebrity sightings, live music, cultural showcases, and much more.
This year’s show featured an impressive lineup of over 600 top custom, exotic, rare, and exclusive cars and trucks, complemented by thrilling drift demonstrations, off-road and monster truck showcases, and brand-new interactive displays and experiences.
Ticket holders enjoyed an action-packed event with drifting performances, live music from hip-hop artists and DJs on the Yokohama Festival Stage, special celebrity guests, and more.
Attendees looking for an extra dose of excitement took advantage of the opportunity for ride-alongs in drift cars and monster trucks, VIP access with premium benefits, early admission for FuelClub members, limited-edition merchandise, and more.
The Friday night pre-party from 6-10pm was a fantastic experience, featuring a display of over 300 Toyota Supras, exciting drifting demonstrations with ride-alongs, merchandise stalls, vendor booths, refreshing beverages, delicious craft food, and more. It was the perfect way to kick off the weekend with a night filled with fast cars and thrilling action.
The Premium Car Area, sponsored by Meguiar’s, showcased captivating interactive displays, while STEK unveiled stunning vehicle wraps. Liqui-Moly presented custom cars, Leen Customs offered collector pins, attendees tested their strength with the U.S. Marines, and legendary cars from Shelby American graced the event. FuelFest delivered an unforgettable array of custom exhibits and experiences.
As always, a portion of the event’s proceeds supported Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the non-profit charity founded by the late Paul Walker and continued by his brother, Cody Walker. Established in 2010, ROWW bridged the gap in post-disaster situations by providing skilled resources. Up to 2023, FuelFest raised over $400,000 to aid those in need and deployed to various disaster-stricken areas, including Tampa Bay after Hurricane Ian and Turkey following devastating earthquakes. In 2022, Cody and Felicia Walker collaborated with The Weather Channel on “Fast: Home Rescue” to rebuild homes affected by natural disasters across the United States.
Cody Walker, co-founder of FuelFest, expressed his excitement: “We were thrilled to showcase the new elements we added to make the show even better. Thank you for joining us at the unforgettable event on October 6 & 7 in Las Vegas!”
