Reaction Motorsports Events

03/13/2026

Big thanks to RealClean Aircraft Detailing – Northwest Arkansas for coming on board as a sponsor for our Drake Field events this season.

RealClean specializes in premium aircraft detailing and restoration, working directly with aircraft owners across Northwest Arkansas. They handle everything from interior deep cleaning and leather restoration to exterior dry wash, brightwork metal polishing, paint revitalization, and protective coatings designed specifically for aircraft.

Their team uses aviation-grade products and processes to keep aircraft looking sharp while protecting the long-term value of the plane. They even offer eco-friendly waterless “dry wash” cleaning that works well within airport environments.

They’ll have a booth set up at the events, so swing by, say hello, and check out what they’re doing in the aviation space.

We appreciate their support of our GripNWA & DriftNWA events at Drake Field.

Welcome aboard, RealClean 👊

03/13/2026

GripNWA & DriftNWA Drivers & Fans… we need a little help.

Please take a minute and share the event flyer on your socials. Facebook, Instagram, stories, wherever you can.

The more people we get through the gate, the easier it is for us to keep putting these events on. Last year we came very close to losing this venue, so showing strong public interest really matters.

We want Fayetteville and Drake Field to see that people in Northwest Arkansas enjoy this kind of motorsports.

When you come out, make sure to check in and bring some friends with you. Spectators are a big part of keeping these events alive.

Both KHBS and KFSM have been notified about the event, so the more buzz we create, the better chance we have of getting coverage and growing the community.

We’re very thankful to the City of Fayetteville and the team at Drake Field for allowing us to host these events. Let’s show them the value these events bring to NWA.

Share the flyer. Invite your friends. Let’s pack the place.

03/12/2026

OK, Everyone!!!! Here's the official volunteer registration form for those wanting to help out on the Tōge event days. (April 10-12th)

We need several volunteers to ensure the event runs smoothly. In return, we’ll provide you with some swag and offer coffee and lunch to those who spend the day with us. Please sign up only if you are committed to attending.
https://form.jotform.com/260702894970162
Thank you!

02/02/2026

Tōge 6: Are You Ready?
2 months away
Application to drive is LIVE!!!! Hit the link to come join us for an Incredible Spring event drifting up and down the mountain for 2 days.
https://form.jotform.com/260265919261157

Food Trucks
Vendors
Live DJ
Fri night Cruise/and car show into town.
Spectators
All the amazing Vibes- Don't miss out on this one.


Severe weather date assigned as well for 5/8-10

Car and Tech requirements all in sign up page. Dm Jef Groff if you have any questions.

01/27/2026

Please note we had a conflict with one of the Grip Dates... updated calendar is posted.

01/12/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AJLnFtijj/

12/22/2025

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fort-smith-ar/gary-hays-12669095

Celebrate the life of Gary Hays, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Edwards Funeral Home.

12/18/2025

Reaction Community,
I have some sad news to share.
Gary Hays has passed away.

For those who may not know his name, Gary was one of the original founders of what was first called Reaction Motorsports Club. Along with C**t, Amanda, Jermey, Robert, McKenzie, Grant Schaper, and others, he helped start the group around 2015. The original goal was simple: car shows, burnout competitions, and eventually autocross.

Gary was larger than life. Many of you knew him as the “Boogie Man.” He truly never met a stranger. He had been involved in events around the River Valley since the 1970s and was a constant promoter of anything that brought people together. Beyond motorsports, he was deeply committed to mission work, traveling the world to help build schools and hospitals in some of the poorest regions. He was generous, fun-loving, and always genuinely excited about what we were building.

I met the group in June of 2016, and we began hosting events out at Fort Chaffee. We used the roads between the barracks as our “track.” Anyone who drove there remembers it wasn’t ideal, but it was what we had. The ditches were wide, deep, and unforgiving, and a few people met them a little too closely. Still, we made it work, and word spread. The events grew fast.

In 2018, Gary and I decided to split Reaction. With my marketing background, it made sense for me to continue growing the events side, so I purchased it and launched Reaction Motorsports Events. We’ve grown year over year ever since.

I wanted to share this because none of what we do today would exist without Gary and the original founding members who believed in it first.

Godspeed, Gary.
You will be missed.

12/10/2025

🔥 Our Tōge Round 5 Recap Video is LIVE!

What a weekend. Round 5 turned into our biggest mountain event yet, and this video captures the whole thing — the runs, the crowds, the energy, all of it.

Before you watch it, we want to say thank you to everyone who came out and supported us.
Over 3,200 people filled The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs for drift weekend, and the vibe was unreal. From the Friday Night Car Show + Meet & Greet to the madness on the mountain, you all showed up in a big way.

Huge shoutout to our volunteers

You’re the ones who keep this whole operation moving.
Long hours, tough positions, radios, staging, safety… all of it. We couldn’t do these events without your commitment and we appreciate every single one of you.

Big thanks to our sponsors!

Justified Performance • Masters • Hold Fast
Valino Tires USA • KBD Body Kits • PrimeCo
These companies help make weekends like this possible.

Help us keep growing

Make sure you're following the Reaction Motorsports page for updates, photos, and future announcements.

And if you enjoy the recap, please like the video, subscribe, and share it from the Reaction Motorsports page — sharing from the private groups won’t reach new people.

👉 YouTube: https://youtu.be/sLMRs6J-Uag?si=lWlP2BWd6EdiCgiy

Thanks again for being part of Round 5.
This community keeps showing up, and it means everything. 🔥

Tōge Round 5 Recap — Our Biggest Mountain Weekend YetRound 5 changed the game for us. More people. More cars. More energy on the mountain than anything we’ve...

11/11/2025

Volunteer Registration is now closed for this weekends Tōge event. Huge thanks to everyone that signed up. Tōge's are our largest events of the year and it really means a lot that you want to spend some or your whole weekend with us. Please keep an eye open for an e-mail from us that will give you all the information you need for this weekends events. You should have it in the next day or so. Like I said this is a big event for us so we need a lot of people. so if you signed up... you are in.

Again, thanks everyone for all the support you show our events. it's impossible to do this stuff without Volunteers... see you soon.

10/25/2025

OK, Everyone!!!! Here's the official volunteer registration form for those wanting to help out on the Tōge event days. We need several volunteers to ensure the event runs smoothly. In return, we’ll provide you with some swag and offer coffee and lunch to those who spend the day with us. Please sign up only if you are committed to attending.
https://form.jotform.com/250607782791162
Thank you!