October 2.3.4. 2026

About the sXd Challenge

🔥 The SmileXDeath Challenge is back—and it’s turning up the chaos in 2026. 🔥

Built to bring a lighthearted, historically inspired Japanese-style team drift competition to the U.S., SmileXDeath is all about maximum seat time, real team chemistry, and pushing the limits of creative driving. 

This isn’t just another drift event—it’s a full-Team experience.

Hosted by Car Shop Karoshi & the Pile Up Podcast, expect an adrenaline-packed weekend loaded with surprises, unexpected challenges, and nonstop action.

Top 10 finishers from last year automatically return to defend their spots, while the remaining positions will be filled through a competitive application process Opening Febuary 1rst. Think you’ve got what it takes?

2026 is shaping up to be the wildest year yet—new challenges, bigger moments, and even more off-the-wall fun.

"If you care that much about winning, you already lost." - Damien Scott, Karoshi AE86

For event sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved, please refer to our get involved tab at the top of the page and fill out the information.