Taebaek City to Host First Round of '2026 Taebaek Mayor's Speed Festival'

Taebaek City in Gangwon Province announced that it will hold the first round of the '2026 Taebaek Mayor's Speed Festival' at the Taebaek Speedway over two days, from May 9 to May 10, 2026.

Taebaek City Hosts the First Round of the 2026 Taebaek Mayor's Cup Speed Festival. Photo by Taebaek City

This event, hosted and organized by Russell Motorsports Co., Ltd. and sponsored by Taebaek City and the Taebaek City Council, will feature not only racing car competitions but also experience-based programs that allow participation by regular vehicles.

In particular, a variety of side events will be organized, including 'Gymkhana,' which helps participants improve their driving skills, and a racing car exhibition. These programs are designed to create an interactive motorsports festival that both residents and tourists can enjoy together.

An official from Taebaek City stated, "With the arrival of spring, we hope that families visiting the festival will have the opportunity to enjoy racing competitions up close, which are usually difficult to experience. We will continue to attract and operate various motorsports events to further invigorate the local community."

Meanwhile, the Taebaek Mayor's Speed Festival is scheduled to be held a total of five times throughout this year, starting with this first round.

This event, hosted and organized by Russell Motorsports Co., Ltd. and sponsored by Taebaek City and the Taebaek City Council, will feature not only racing car competitions but also experience-based programs that allow participation by regular vehicles.

In particular, a variety of side events will be organized, including 'Gymkhana,' which helps participants improve their driving skills, and a racing car exhibition. These programs are designed to create an interactive motorsports festival that both residents and tourists can enjoy together.

An official from Taebaek City stated, "With the arrival of spring, we hope that families visiting the festival will have the opportunity to enjoy racing competitions up close, which are usually difficult to experience. We will continue to attract and operate various motorsports events to further invigorate the local community."

Meanwhile, the Taebaek Mayor's Speed Festival is scheduled to be held a total of five times throughout this year, starting with this first round.

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