Jarama Classic 2026, the major motorsports event in Madrid that lasts just 48 hours: how to get your tickets

Much more than just racing: the world of motorsports beyond the track

Beyond the races, the Jarama Classic offers a whole environment that expands the circuit experience, as if it were an immersive experience. The paddock and open areas become a journey where different ways of engaging with the world of motorsports coexist: from a karting track to simulators, a Scalextric track, or drifting exhibitions .

In addition to all this, there are educational areas dedicated to road safety for children, designed to introduce the little ones to the world of driving from a safer perspective.

The event also incorporates a more cultural and social dimension, featuring an exhibition of classic cars from the RACE Foundation, historic buses, and a market selling both classic and modern merchandise. The experience is rounded out with culinary offerings and more lighthearted, fun activities like the 1970s-themed costume contest. Have you thought of a costume yet?

Now, here’s a simple breakdown of all the Jarama Classic races

The Jarama Classic isn’t a single race, but a series of competitions that alternate throughout the day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Each race represents a different era of motorsports, a specific vehicle format, or a particular style of competition, which means the circuit is constantly changing and every track session features a different pace and different cars. The action never stops at Jarama. Keep reading and we’ll tell you which races you’ll be able to see

The 80s Race

The first race of the day on Saturday will be the 80s Race, which recaptures the atmosphere of touring car competitions from the 70s, 80s, and early 90s.

It is one of the most recognizable categories because it brings together cars that are part of everyone’s collective imagination. Here, the focus is on reliving that era when racing was especially popular and the spectacle carried significant weight—beyond just speed—both on and off the track.

Historic Endurance

Historic Endurance is the category most closely linked to the past. It is a mini-endurance championship. The participating cars are classics organized by decade and performance level. Thanks to this, from the track you can see the evolution of motorsports from the 1960s to the early 1980s, moving from simpler models to more powerful or aerodynamic ones.

Iberian Supercars

Iberian Supercars is pure present-day motorsports. Here, modern cars compete—today’s models, grand tourers, or production cars derived from street models but adapted to race on circuits like the RACE.

There are different categories based on the level of preparation of the production cars, such as GT4s, which are, for example, a Porsche Cayman or a BMW M4 that can be purchased in a “standard” version and transformed into a GT4 by reducing weight, adding safety features (such as a roll cage), upgrading brakes and suspension, and tuning the engine for competition. These aren’t prototypes designed from scratch, but versions of real cars pushed to the limit.

Then, we’ll be able to see more radical cars or competition touring cars, such as the GTs; there are the GTCs, which include cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup: models much better suited for the track, faster, and less “restricted” by regulations than the GT4s.

Single Seater Series

The Single Seater Series, as the category name suggests, features single-seaters—formula-style cars where everything revolves around aerodynamics and the driver’s precision. The lighter the car, the better. There is no bodywork to hide the mechanics, and the different categories bring together cars from different generations, ranging from the latest, most modern, and fastest models to historic cars without aerodynamic aids, where the demands on the driver behind the wheel are much greater.

Group 1 Portugal

Group 1 Portugal offers a more grassroots approach to motorsports— less professionalized and , therefore, more interesting and dynamic. It’s a championship for classic cars built before 1981 that focuses on more controlled costs and a more open competition. It’s organized by categories and highlights the work of teams and drivers within a more accessible environment, with a lower barrier to entry.

All in all, what happens at the Jarama Classic is an overlap of eras and styles. On any given day, historic cars, modern production cars, and single-seaters can all be on the track at the same time, each competing in its own way. There isn’t a single highlight, but rather a continuous succession of races that turn the circuit into a journey through the history and present of motorsports.

How do I get to the Jarama – RACE Circuit?

By car

The Circuito del Jarama – RACE is located north of Madrid, next to the A-1 (exit 28). Access is direct and is usually well-signposted during events, with designated parking areas in the surrounding area.

By public transportation

Several intercity bus lines (such as the 171, 193, or 195) depart from the Plaza de Castilla transit hub , connecting to the circuit area and making stops near the A-1 highway or in Ciudalcampo, from where you can complete the journey on foot. You can also combine commuter rail ( line C-4 to San Sebastián de los Reyes) with a taxi or bus for the final leg.