13 Jul 2026, Mon

Caffeine & Octane Lanier Raceway Sold, Final Event Set for November

Caffeine & Octane Lanier Raceway has been sold, with the venue’s final event scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025. The track, a fixture of Georgia’s car culture scene, will close permanently after the finale.

A Community Gathering Place

Beyond hosting races, Lanier Raceway has served as a longtime hub for local car enthusiasts, from grassroots drifters to weekend track-day participants. Its closure marks the end of a venue that many in the region’s automotive community considered a second home.

Final Events Leading to the Closure

Organizers are encouraging attendees to check the venue’s online event calendar for a full schedule of remaining events leading up to the November 23 finale, as the track winds down its final months of operation.

What’s Next for Caffeine & Octane

While the Lanier location is closing, the broader Caffeine & Octane brand plans to continue expanding in 2026, including the return of Caffeine & Octane at the Beach, along with touring events such as OctaneFest and Caffeine & Exotics.

An End of an Era, But Not the Brand

Although the Lanier Raceway track itself will go quiet after November, organizers say the broader Caffeine & Octane community and event lineup will carry on through its other planned gatherings in the coming year.

By Shawn Henry

Shawn Henry has been writing about cars long enough that it's less a job than a habit he can't shake. He covers a little of everything—classic machines, the newest tech, and wherever the industry happens to be heading—and he's the type who actually understands what's going on under the hood, not just how to describe it. Mostly, he just likes telling a good car story.