Competition Corner: Give Thanks for 2021 November Auto Events

The chill in the air returns as 2021 enters its final months. While it might be just about time to park that priceless warm-weather street machine, we all need to do our part to combat the global crisis known as seasonal depression.

Thankfully, we have plenty of events to look forward to this November. From dirt to pavement to dusty desert, this month is loaded with automotive goodness to keep you from going stir crazy.

NGK NTK World Finals (WOO)

Everyone needs to get out to a dirt track at least once in their lives. You might have heard a thing or two about it, but there’s nothing like seeing it firsthand. Lightweight, high-powered cars dashing across the clay in the name of glory just cannot be compared to anything else.

And there’s no better event to check out than the World of Outlaws NGK NTK World Finals.

Running November 4-6, this event celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Dirt Track at Charlotte by pinning legends from the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Morton Buildings Late Model Series, and Super DIRTcar Series against one another for the crown. Yes, you’re interested – and everything you need to know is right here.

BITD: 2021 Cal City Desert Challenge

Maybe you prefer alternative mediums to asphalt, but an oval isn’t exactly your dig. Lucky for you, November 4-7 will host a much sandier, much more menacing event.

BITD (Best in the Desert) is going down with the Cal City Desert Challenge. This event is calling all classes to battle it out on the 30-mile loop desert track. Everything from motorcycles and ATVs to trucks and cars will be hashing their beef out in the desert. This is also the final event for drivers to take home the triple crown, meaning the stakes are high and the action is hot. Take the weekend off and get the details you need right here.

SVRA Austin SpeedTour

What about the folks who still appreciate blacktop? History proves this kind of racing is to thank for much of our real-world knowledge about cars today. Get your fix November 4-7 at the SVRA Austin Speedtour.

In case you didn’t know about one of the most popular events on the SVRA schedule, this race brings out a litany of historical racecars to battle it out at the Circuit of the Americas track in Austin, Texas. As if you needed a reason to head south for a few days during this time of year, this is where you need to be if you love everything about the old ways of going to war on wheels. The details you need are right here.

Auto Club NHRA Finals

Remember when Californians got to have all the fun with cars during this time of year? Despite the sense of impending doom for internal combustion engines in that neck of the woods these days, the NHRA is back at it: The finale of the Camping World Drag Racing Series is back in SoCal after two years!

If you’re the person who favors white-knuckled high-octane action, this is the place to be November 11-14. Drivers will go all-out to find who the true champions of the quarter-mile are. All the information you need is just a click away!

Cal4Wheel Panamint Valley Days

Maybe you crave something a little further north and a little further off-road. Cal4Wheel’s annual Panamint Valley Days returns to Trona, CA November 12-14. There will be a variety of runs on the docket, ranging from scenic to historic to hardcore four-wheeling and everything in between. There’s more than enough off-roading challenges, shakedowns, education, and flat-out fun to be had for those who so choose to click this link!

Book early next year and you can join in on the Escape from Death Valley Run. Twelve lucky vehicles of adventurous off-roaders follow in the wagon tracks and footsteps of 1849 pioneers – just without all the dysentery, frostbite, and cannibalism our American forbearers dealt with…

Goodguys

Did you think we forgot about Goodguys? Well, we didn’t. In fact, we’ve got two events to highlight right here. First up is the 31st Autumn Get-Together in Pleasanton, CA, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on November 13-14. Next up, we have the 24th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals presented by Barrett-Jackson at WestWorld of Scottsdale on November 19-21. If you’re dying for some burnouts, autocross, live entertainment, and countless priceless classics, you can’t afford to skip either!

54th Annual SCORE Baja 1000

Let’s say you want something a little more nutty than usual. Perhaps you’re willing to take it to an international level. If trophy trucks blasting through the legendary Baja California doesn’t meet your criteria, perhaps it’s time to rethink your involvement in this industry.

Scratch that: This might just be right for you, considering this year’s Score Baja 1000 introduces the Pro Moto Rally Class. That’s right. It’s got speed in different flavors of sandy. Pack your bags, grab your passport, clear your calendar November 15-20, and click here for the scoop on everything you’re about to witness!

LA Auto Show

What are the cold months good for, if not homework? That term might carry an undesirable energy for some people, but in the auto industry it’s what we’re all about. The LA Auto Show is a go-to event if you’re looking for the details on the latest and greatest trends and advancements in the industry. So, submit that request-off form November 19-28  and get ready to hit the West Coast. Everything you need to know is right here.

61st Annual Houston Autorama

Say your business isn’t late-model advancements, but instead deals with classics and customs. Then your business is at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. This year marks 61 years of Autorama, and you don’t want to miss out.

Okay, maybe this one is a little more fun than business, but it’s still research-related. Running November 25-28, you’ll have the chance to see what the best in the business are up to and what the clientele might be chasing in their own builds. You deserve a little more time in the warm weather anyway. All the details you need are at this link.

48th Annual Daytona Turkey Run

What better way to wrap up this edition of Competition Corner than highlighting the infamous Daytona Turkey Run?? It may not be a magnificent showdown, but it’s nothing to miss out on.

November 25-28, this event brings together countless classic car lovers together for a car show, car corral, and swap meet at one of the most significant race tracks in US history. It’s got something for everyone – even pets are welcome! If your inner snowbird is crying out for an opportunity to soak up some more sun, this is the link you need to click right now.