FuelFest Tampa Returns: Exotic Cars, Drift Rides, and ‘Fast & Furious’ Stars for Charity

FuelFest comes back to Tampa on Saturday, March 28. Over 800 custom and exotic cars will fill the Florida State Fairgrounds from 1 to 8 p.m. Drift ride-alongs with pro drivers? Check. Screen-used movie cars? Got those too, plus live concerts and racing activities.

Tyrese Gibson headlines the show. So does Cody Walker, brother of the late Paul Walker, who stepped into the Fast and Furious films after his brother died.

Cody Walker built this event from scratch. His vision was to create a world-class automotive celebration. The show has rolled through Los Angeles, Chicago, Tokyo, and Qatar. Money raised goes to Reach Out WorldWide, the non-profit his brother Paul started and Cody now runs.

The Fitment Industries drift pits stay wide open. Fans can walk right up to race cars. A new section called C4 Energy Taste of Tokyo drops attendees into a Japanese underground car meet, featuring vehicles you'd spot on Tokyo streets.

Got a car? Register it in the People's Choice Paddock. Fans judge the entries, and winners get their trophy on the Festival Stage.

VIP tickets get you into a private lounge with premium perks, early entry, limited edition merch, free swag, and auction access. General Admission starts at $35. Kids 12 and under walk in free.

Tampa hosted its first FuelFest last year. Car lovers showed up in droves. The Florida State Fairgrounds sits at 4800 US Highway 301 North.