6TH ANNUAL - WORLD'S ONLY INTER-SERVICE MILITARY MOTORSPORT COMPETITION
TOP DOG
CHAMPIONSHIPS
®
Race for your service. Drive for your brothers and sisters. Rally for veterans.
September 12, 2026
Race Day
Dominion Raceway
Thornburg, Virginia
7 Service Branches
Competing for Top Dog Honors
COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY
365d
24h
60m
60s
OPEN TO ALL
Veterans - Active-Duty - National Guard - Military Families - Civilian Supporters - You don't have to be a veteran to compete.
Registration opens May 2026. Be first in line - we'll alert you the moment spots go live.
Notify me when registration opens.
ABOUT THE EVENT
More Than a Race.
A Mission.
The Top Dog Championship is the world's only inter-service military motorsports competition. Where veterans, active-duty service members, family members, and civilian supporters race for their Service and for each other.
Every driver, every spectator, every sponsor plays a role. Whether you're behind the wheel or cheering from the stands or the paddock, you belong here.
YOUR REGISTRATION FUNDS THIS
Every entry fee directly supports the Rally4Vets service dog program, pairing disabled veterans with trained companions that restore independence and change lives. When you race, a veteran's life changes.
Learn about our Service Dog Program
RACE DAY EXPERIENCE
What's in Store
Track Time
Mulitiple timed runs for every drive: novice to experienced. Stock, modified, exotic, or EV, there's a class for every build.
Parade Laps - Noon
A guided procession on the full circuit. Open to all skill levels. No helmet required. Drive your own car. Experience the thrill without the pressure.
Awards Ceremony - 5:00 PM
Individual and Team Top Dog Champions crowned. The Service with the most points across all classes becomes the 2026 Top Dog Champion.
Sponsor Rides and Drives
Sponsors can drive for the Service team of their choice in our Mazda Miata or Subaru WRX. Put your brand on the track.
Top Dog Champions Crowned
Drivers compete individually in class and as part of their Service team. Each class awards a Top Dog Champion. The Service team with the most points is the overall Top Dog.
Team Trivia - 4:15 PM
Service vs. Service while the scoring team crunches the numbers. Bragging rights and 5 points are on the line.
Competing Service Branches
Army | Navy | Marines | Coast Guard | Air Force | Space Force | USPHS + NOAA
2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 12, 2026
TIME ACTIVITY DETAILS
07:00 AM Gates Open Check-in, paddock setup
07:30 AM Instructor Meeting
08:00 AM Drivers Meeting Mandatory for All Drivers
09:00 AM Familiarization Runs Guided warm-up laps. Learn the course layout.
09:30 AM Timed competition begins 8-10 runs; 30-60 second intervals
12:00 PM Follow-the- Leader Parade Laps Open to all. Guided procession on the full circuit.
1:00 PM Afternoon Sessions Final timed runs
4:15 PM Trivia Contest Service vs. Service while scores are tallied.
5:00 PM Awards Ceremony Individual & Overall Team Champions crowned
* Schedule subject to minor adjustments. Final Schedule will be published when registration opens in May 2026.
THE FORMAT
Top Dog Trackcross
No Contact Racing
No wheel-to-wheel racing. Drivers launch 30-60 seconds apart. More focus, more control, zero risk of contact.
All Cars Welcome
Stock, modified, exotic , EV. There's a class for every build. Novice and experienced divisions compete separately.
Individual & Team Scoring
Compete for personal rankings and your Service's honor. Best collective score wins the Team Top Dog Trophy.
WHO CAN COMPETE?
Veterans
Active-Duty Personnel
National Guard Members
Military Family Members
Civilian Supporters
THE EXPERIENCE
One Race.
One Community.
One Commitment.
Veterans who've competed describe Top Dog as a reset. A day where rank doesn't matter, Service rivalry is friendly, and the mission is simple: drive hard, support each other, and go home better.
Notify me when registration opens.