Pikes Peak International Raceway announced that the 2026 season [1] will be the final year of public motorsports events at the track.
The closure marks the end of a major sporting hub in Southern Colorado, impacting the local racing community and the regional tourism economy near Colorado Springs.
The facility will close permanently after the conclusion of the current season [1], [2]. This decision brings an end to nearly three decades [3] of operations at the site. The track has served as a primary venue for various motorsports disciplines throughout its history in the U.S.
Local community members have begun reacting to the news of the upcoming shutdown [4]. While the facility remains operational for the remainder of the year, the announcement confirms that no further public racing schedules will be set beyond the 2026 calendar [1], [5].
Officials have not provided a specific reason for the permanent closure of the raceway. The track continues to host events through the current season, allowing fans and racers a final opportunity to utilize the facility before it ceases operations [2].
“The 2026 season will be the final year of public motorsports events at the track.”
The permanent closure of Pikes Peak International Raceway removes a significant piece of motorsports infrastructure from the Colorado region. Because the facility has operated for nearly 30 years, its absence creates a void for regional racing series and local enthusiasts who rely on the track for sanctioned competition and public events.
