Car events in Texas

Three metros, three products: Houston’s AutoBoative at NRG in January, Mecum’s ~1,500-car Dickies Arena sale in Fort Worth each October, and Formula 1 at Circuit of The Americas outside Austin the same autumn pocket.

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FeaturedOct 21–24, 2026

Mecum Dallas/Fort Worth 2026

October 21–24, 2026 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth: Mecum’s Texas volume auction — about 1,500 vehicles and Central Time session logistics.

Fort Worth, TX

FeaturedOct 23–25, 2026

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2026 in Austin

October 23–25, 2026 at Circuit of The Americas: Formula 1’s Texas round — practice, qualifying, race day, and Austin lodging logistics.

Austin, TX

Past & recaps

RecapJan 28 – Feb 1, 2026

Houston AutoBoative Show 2026

Houston AutoBoative 2026: five days, two kinds of hull

Houston, TX

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