Not every moment of Mustang Week needs to be about wide open throttle and tire smoke. Sometimes the best memories come from the moments in between, and on Tuesday, August 25, Mustang Week Charlotte 2026 presented by Monster Energy and Roush Performance is serving up one of the most fun and laid-back afternoons of the entire week. The Karting and Ice Cream Social, presented by Hemmings, takes over K1 Speed Concord from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and whether you are there to race, enjoy some ice cream, or simply hang out with fellow enthusiasts, you are going to want to make this one a part of your Tuesday.
Hemmings: Over 70 Years at the Heart of the Hobby
The Karting and Ice Cream Social is presented by Hemmings, one of the most respected names in the collector car world. For more than 70 years, Hemmings has been connecting enthusiasts who share a passion for buying, selling, researching, and driving classic vehicles. What started as a small newsletter out of Vermont has grown into the world’s leading collector car marketplace and enthusiast media platform, helping millions of car lovers discover their next vehicle and celebrate the hobby they love. Having Hemmings as the presenting sponsor of this event is a natural fit, bringing together the kind of community that has always been at the core of what they do.
Indoor Karting and the Mustang Cup Race
K1 Speed Concord is one of the premier indoor electric karting facilities in the Charlotte area, and it makes for a perfect Mustang Week stop. When you add karting to your Mustang Week ticket, you get two go-kart races on K1 Speed’s indoor track.
If you have never driven an electric kart before, don’t let that stop you. These machines are quick, the racing is competitive, and the smiles are guaranteed. Whether you are a first-timer looking for a fun way to spend a Tuesday afternoon or a seasoned kart racer chasing a Mustang Week trophy, karting always proves to be a good time.
Think you have what it takes to take on the pros? Sign up for the Mustang Week Karting Cup Race. $20 gets you entered for a shot at the grand prize of $500 and puts you on track with the pros. Previously in Mustang Week Texas, Vaughn Gittin Jr and Ben Hobson from RTR, and several Ford Racing drivers showed up and raced side by side with those who signed up for the Mustang Week Cup Race!
Ice Cream, Food Trucks, Music, and Good Company
Not looking to race? No problem at all. Attendance at the Karting and Ice Cream Social is completely free, and there is plenty to keep you entertained. Ice cream and food trucks, plus music set the tone for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon. The All-Ford Meet-Up running alongside the event means the parking lot is going to be filled with some great machinery. All Fords are welcome, no ticket required to park and show your car. Just roll in, find your spot, and enjoy the company of people who love these cars as much as you do.
This is the side of Mustang Week that turns enthusiasts into lifelong friends, and honestly, that is exactly what Tuesday calls for. Come hungry, come ready to race, and come ready to have a good time. Grab your Mustang Week tickets at MustangWeek.com and add karting to your order before spots are gone. We will see you Tuesday.