The Race of Gentlemen in Galveston, Texas

Rev-up on the beach March 4-7, 2027 | East Beach

The engines will roar once again at East Beach as The Race of Gentlemen (T.R.O.G.) returns to Galveston, Texas, March 4–7, 2027! This one-of-a-kind event celebrates pre-World War II American automotive and motorcycle culture, bringing vintage hot rods, classic motorcycles, and the thrill of old-school beach racing to Galveston Island.

The four-day event features two days of vintage car and motorcycle racing on Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, at East Beach (1923 Boddeker Road). Spectators can get an up-close look at historic racing machines, meet the enthusiasts who build and preserve them, and experience the sights and sounds of early American motorsports against the backdrop of the Gulf Coast.

At The Race of Gentlemen, automotive history isn't just on display. It's brought to life on the sand.

Pictured: The Race of Gentlemen in Galveston

Credit: The Race of Gentlemen

Galveston Island has a rich history of beach racing dating back to 1909, when automobiles first competed on the hard-packed sands of Denver Beach, now known as East Beach. These early races attracted thousands of spectators, and by 1911, Galveston had become a nationally recognized destination for automobile racing, drawing drivers and enthusiasts from across the country and beyond.

More than a century later, The Race of Gentlemen (T.R.O.G.) brings vintage car and motorcycle racing back to East Beach, honoring Galveston's motorsports heritage while recreating the excitement of early American beach racing. With historic machines once again racing along the Gulf Coast, this unique event connects the island's racing past with the present.

Thursday, March 4th & Friday March 5, 2027

The Race of Gentlemen: Events & Activities

Kick off The Race of Gentlemen weekend with additional events and activities throughout Galveston Island. From vintage automotive culture to gatherings celebrating the spirit of early American motorsports, Friday's festivities will set the stage for an exciting weekend of beach racing at East Beach. Additional event details and locations will be announced soon.

Saturday, March 6 & Sunday, March 7

The Race of Gentlemen: Automotive & Motorcycle Beach Racing

Watch vintage hot rods and pre-World War II motorcycles race across the sands of East Beach during two action-packed days of The Race of Gentlemen in Galveston, Texas. Experience the sights and sounds of early American motorsports as historic racing machines go head-to-head along the Gulf Coast, bringing more than a century of Galveston's beach racing history to life.

Where will the race be held?

The Automotive & Motorcycle Beach Race will take place at East Beach (1923 Boddeker Road)

Is there handicap access?

East beach has beach wheelchairs available. To obtain a beach wheelchair:

Visit East Beach during Pavilion hours of operation.
Ask the Cantina for a beach wheelchair
Provide a driver’s license to be held until return of the chair

Beach wheelchairs are limited in number and offered on a first-come first-served basis, with no reservations or fees required.

Do you take credit cards?

Yes! Cash is preferred but we will offer credit card payment this year. Additional charges for using a card may apply.

Allowed Items

Baby Strollers
Binoculars
Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
Any and all professional audio recording equipment
Meaning: Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks), or other commercial equipment. Any and all professional video equipment. Must provide a driver’s license. Anyone with professional equipment similar to the above must produce an ID at the entrance. They will then have their ID photographed and sign a statement that they won’t sell images/video of the events of TROG - Oct 1 - 4, 2027 without TROG's permission. Anyone unwilling will not be able to bring camera/video equipment into the event.
Chairs that do not obstruct view. If found to be obstructing traffic or view, you will be asked to remove.

Prohibited Items

All bags are subject to search prior to and after admission. Large backpacks are not permitted.
Pets outside of Service Animals (proof required)
Coolers of any kind. (Exceptions may be made for medical use)
Drones or any other remote flying device
Hammocks
Glass containers of any kind
Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.
Weapons or explosives of any kind
Fireworks
Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)
Any indicator of “Outlaw” MC Clubs. MC members are very welcome as long as nothing indicates that they are from a club (including but not limited to patches, vests, apparel etc).

Reminder that this is a PRIVATELY held event, not public, and as such we reserve the right to bar entry as we see fit for the safety of our staff, attendees and racers.

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