Quick Details
- Dates:
- June 5 - 7 (3 Days / 2 Nights)
- Format:
- Festival Style
- Route:
- Fayetteville → Hot Springs + 3 Routes
- Drive Time:
- 12 Hours
- Vehicle Limit:
- 60 Cars
- Price:
- $600
The Experience
Experience TougeCon at its best. Summer Stage 2026 introduces a Hub-and-Spoke "Festival Style" format — inspired by Forza Horizon — maximizing your time on the road and with the community.
We're "unlocking" a brand new portion of the map in Central Arkansas. Every route returns to our Hot Springs home base, eliminating the daily packing chore. This format offers unmatched flexibility — link up with your run group, or take a break to explore the city, knowing you can always reconnect at base camp.
The Itinerary
Hot Springs Bound
Depart Fayetteville for a technical drive through the Ozarks, with a lunch stop at the legendary Oark General Store. Arrive at our Hot Springs base camp, then unwind with a poolside dip and ice cream social.
Double Header
Start with a grab-n-go breakfast, then tackle technical stages through the Ouachita National Forest. All routes depart from and return to base camp. Cap the day with a pizza dinner and swap stories with your new friends.
Final Send-Off
One last morning route to finish unlocking the map. Return for closing ceremonies — featuring a raffle you won't want to miss — with time to check out by noon and head home.
The Vibes
Registration Includes
- 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations
- 12 Hours of Driving Over 4 Routes
- Official Event T-shirt
- Exclusive Windshield Banner
- Grab-n-Go Breakfasts
- Friday Ice Cream Social
- Saturday Pizza Dinner
- Raffle Entry Included — $2000+ in prizes
Fuel and some meals are the responsibility of the attendees.
Passengers & Discounts
Bring a passenger for free or bunk with another driver to save $200 (max 2 people per room). Either way, you get a private hotel suite for the weekend! Passengers are included in grab-n-go breakfasts, the Friday ice cream social, and Saturday pizza dinner. Your passenger is also welcome to drive — but only if you're willing to surrender the driver's seat!
Note: Two drivers sharing a room receive $200 off their total cart at checkout. You must purchase tickets together — we cannot combine rooms after the fact.
Passenger name required at checkout for headcount.
Passenger shirts available as add-ons.
Passengers are not eligible for raffle entry.
Intel / FAQ
Do I need a Japanese car to attend?
All makes and models are welcome! While TougeCon has Japanese roots, we welcome anyone who wants to come enjoy the touge with us. That said — if you have the choice, bring the Japanese car!
What does "Festival Style" mean?
It means we focus on a central "Hub" or Home Base in Hot Springs. After our initial drive from Fayetteville on Friday, all Saturday and Sunday routes return to our central location. This allows you more flexibility to join or skip specific routes and ensures a stronger community atmosphere at the hotel each evening.
Does my passenger need their own ticket?
No. Passengers are free to attend as long as they are staying in the same hotel room as the registered driver. However, you will need to provide your passenger's name during checkout for our headcount. If they want an official event T-shirt, make sure to add a "Passenger Shirt" to your cart.
What if I don't have a passenger?
No problem. While we think it's more fun to share the experience with a 2nd person, you do not need a passenger to attend!
Limit: 60 Vehicles
Summer Stage sells out fast. Secure your spot today.