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 kicks off with Round 1 on 24 January 2026, as top competitors from across the region line up across car and bike categories to set the tone for the championship!
Spectator and participant tickets are now available!
ROUND 1 | 24 JAN
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
ROUND 1 | 24 JANUARY
Experience the 2026 season opener of Yas Roll Race Challenge, where cars and bikes compete in high-speed roll racing battles at Yas Marina Circuit. Expect fast-paced action and close competition on 24 January! The event village runs throughout the weekend, featuring food trucks, music, and on-site activities - creating a full race-day atmosphere on and off the track!
Spectator tickets grant access on 24 January. With a General Admission ticket, spectators can access the General Admission grandstand and the event village. Want to get closer to the action? Upgrade to VIP.
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