2026 Holley LS Fest West Attracts Huge Crowds, Amazing Rides

2026 Holley LS Fest West introduced some new reasons for folks to come to Sin City, and throes of fans did precisely that.

Holley’s LS Fest has remained an incredibly popular destination event for fans of that particular GM engine family for a number of years now, and as such, it has also expanded considerably. These days, there are LS Fest events held at various points around the U.S., including one on the east and west coast, as well as a more central location in Texas. The 2026 Holley LS Fest just took place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada, and needless to say, it only continues to attract bigger crowds – and more amazing rides.

The 2026 Holley LS Fest had big shoes to fill after the 2025 installment of all three events brought out a whopping 105,000 attendees and generated over 75 million social media impressions. However, Holley continues to add new reasons for folks to show up, and for 2026, it expanded the LS Fest West lineup with new premium activations and enhanced fan experiences designed to deepen engagement and strengthen brand reach.

At the 2026 LS Fest West event, those additions included a new Premier Car Show Parking program designed to showcase select vehicles in high-visibility premium locations, while Drift Ride-Along experiences also made their debut, giving attendees the opportunity to ride in professionally driven drift cars through limited-capacity paid experiences. These experiences joined the usual off-road racing, drifting, burnout competitions, autocross, and drag racing that we always see at every LS Fest event.

All of this took place across three days of non-stop action, coupled with a slew of vendors and a massive car show chock full of amazing rides. LS Fest West even featured a number of race car drivers, industry celebrities, and online influencers, all of which was capped off as the best-of-the-best took home trophies for various categories. It was a tremendous long weekend for GM fans, and it already has us looking forward to LS Fest Texas, which takes place May 15-16.

“The strength of our events platform is a direct reflection of the enthusiasm behind our brands and the experiences we create for the community,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and CEO, Holley Performance Brands. “As we begin the 2026 season, we are focused on building on that momentum by introducing new activations that elevate the fan experience, increase engagement, and further expand the reach of our iconic portfolio of brands.”

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

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