YAS ROLL RACE CHALLENGE 2026
The Yas Roll Race Challenge returns to Yas Marina Circuit for the 2026 season, bringing two rounds of high-speed roll racing where drivers launch from a rolling start and fight it out side-by-side down the strip. The season concludes with the Final Round during Yas Speed Festival Edition #2, taking place on 21 February 2026.
ROUND 2 | 21 FEB
Elevating the C-Suite
PARTICIPANTS
Take your place on the start line.
The Yas Roll Race Challenge 2026 season features two championship rounds of drag roll racing at Yas Marina Circuit.
Round 1 (24 January) opens the season, setting the benchmark as competitors go side-by-side from a rolling start, fighting for early championship points.
Round 2 (21 February) takes place as part of Yas Speed Festival, where final standings are decided and the 2026 champions are crowned.
Competitors can choose from seven categories across cars and bikes:
Don’t miss out!
SPECTATORS
FINAL ROUND | 21 FEBRUARY
The Yas Roll Race Challenge returns for its final round of the season as part of Yas Speed Festival (Edition #2), delivering fast, side-by-side battles decided in seconds. Cars and bikes launch from a rolling start, staying close throughout the run and often finishing within fractions of a second. Seven categories - including Pro Open, Super Index, and Extreme and Modified Bike classes - feature in the final championship round !
Alongside the on-track action, Yas Speed Festival also includes the final round of the Emirates Drift Championship, adding another championship-deciding event to the lineup. Beyond the racing, expect a full celebration of motorsport and car culture - from Yas Motor Majlis, featuring over 100 cars on display from Abu Dhabi’s car community to a fan zone and a range of off-track experiences!
General Admission, VIP, and Family Packages are available as part of the wider Yas Speed Festival experience!
With a General Admission ticket, enjoy:
- Access to the General Admission grandstand to watch the roll racing action
- Access to the event village
- Family access: Up to four children under 12 can enter free with a General Admission ticket-holding adult
- Access to the VIP viewing area & the grandstand
- Access to the event village
- Paddock access - where you can meet the teams and see the cars up close (14+)
- Complimentary light refreshments
- VIP parking
2026 SEASON OVERVIEW
- Round 1 | 24 January 2026 Yas Roll Race Challenge - Round 1
- Round 2 | 21 February 2026 Yas Roll Race Challenge - Round 2
*Tickets will be sold as part of the Yas Speed Festival
24 JAN
| TIME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | PUBLIC GATES OPEN |
| 14:15-16-15 | RUN 1 |
| 16:45-18:45 | RUN 2 |
| 19:45-21:45 | RUN 3 |
| 22:15 | PODIUM CEREMONY |
*Schedule is subject to change
Get ready for an exhilarating season at the Yas Roll Race Challenge! This event showcases the thrill of acceleration and precision as participants take their vehicles to the limit. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar:
- Participants: Jan 2-4 | Spectators: Jan 3 - 4
- Participants: April 10 - 12 | Spectators: April 11 - 12
For Spectators
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Register now for your motorsport pass to enjoy free access to watch the Yas Roll Race Challenge live. By signing up, you’ll also receive updates about this event and exclusive access to our other thrilling motorsport events throughout the year!
GET READY FOR THE 2025 SEASON
REGISTER NOW24 JAN
| TIME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | PUBLIC GATES OPEN |
| 14:15-16-15 | RUN 1 |
| 16:45-18:45 | RUN 2 |
| 19:45-21:45 | RUN 3 |
| 22:15 | PODIUM CEREMONY |
*Schedule is subject to change