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FCC 2026 Track Preview: Beachline Goes Fast and Technical

No big air jumps this year. The 2026 FCC track at Beachline is more technical and fast, with a feature triple, the waterfall steps and the FCC logo turn.

Lefty the Great

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Panoramic view of the full 2026 FCC track layout at Beachline Raceway
Presentation is key, and the Beachline crew never disappoints. Dark blue is the infield color this year, and it really stands out. Photo: NNRC Media

The Beachline crew have done it again! Another beautiful track built for the racers to test their skills at the 2026 JConcepts Florida Carpet Championship.

No big air jumps this year. This one is more technical and fast!

The track view from the broadcast booth.
The track view from the broadcast booth. Photo: NNRC Media

It all starts with a long straight into a banked corner at the end. It's almost P-shaped and sets racers up for a slight chicane on exit.

The banked turn at the end of the straightaway. As you can see, it forms a P-shaped turn.
The banked turn at the end of the straightaway. As you can see, it forms a P-shaped turn. Photo: NNRC Media

Then comes the feature triple, and this is where the classes will separate. The Intermediate Spec and 21.5 drivers will have to opt for the double-single, and even the Expert Spec racers might be challenged to triple the rhythm section. IMHO, that's a great way to separate the spec and mid classes!

This triple rhythm jump will be a deciding factor. Mod cars will triple it no problem, Spec cars not so much.
This triple rhythm jump will be a deciding factor. Mod cars will triple it no problem, Spec cars not so much. Photo: NNRC Media
Another look at the triple rhythm jump. It's long!
Another look at the triple rhythm jump. It's long! Photo: NNRC Media
This rhythm section should separate the Spec and Mod classes. Can the Spec drivers do it consistently?
This rhythm section should separate the Spec and Mod classes. Can the Spec drivers do it consistently? Photo: NNRC Media

Right after the lander it's a 90-degree turn into a small double. The double won't be the issue. That turn straight off the lander is where the havoc happens, with cars traction rolling.

The lander of the rhythm section leads into a fast left 90 and straight into a double.
The lander of the rhythm section leads into a fast left 90 and straight into a double. Photo: NNRC Media

Next is another left turn to a long tabletop that sends cars long, then a right-hander into back-to-back 180s in an extreme S section. It looks like the slowest part of the track, and it should make for great passing opportunities.

The tabletop sends your car long and far.
The tabletop sends your car long and far. Photo: NNRC Media
The S section that leads to the waterfall steps should make for great passing opportunities.
The S section that leads to the waterfall steps should make for great passing opportunities. Photo: NNRC Media

Out of the S, drivers head uphill to the highest part of the track and the cool waterfall stair section. It's back this year, but a bit shorter and steeper. Drivers will try to keep their cars low on the steps, where it's least disruptive, but go too low and you risk falling off into no man's land.

The waterfall steps and the entrance to the off-camber U corner.
The waterfall steps and the entrance to the off-camber U corner. Photo: NNRC Media

Next up is an off-camber, square U-shaped turn with the prominent FCC logo. It's a very tricky obstacle. Finding the fast line means going close to the outside pipe on entry, then using both the inside and outside pipe on exit. That should be interesting for drivers of all levels.

The exit of the U. Drivers will be keeping it close to the inside and outside corner pipes and hoping not to hit them.
The exit of the U. Drivers will be keeping it close to the inside and outside corner pipes and hoping not to hit them. Photo: NNRC Media

From there it's back downhill to floor level into a very fast dogleg corner, then a big left-hand 180 to a single jump. Next they climb back uphill to an elevated multi-step turn, jump off, and head into a fast sweeper onto the straightaway.

A ground-level view of the dogleg and the 180 into the single, which leads to the uphill 180 in the back right-hand corner of the track.
A ground-level view of the dogleg and the 180 into the single, which leads to the uphill 180 in the back right-hand corner of the track. Photo: NNRC Media
Florida Hill: a multi-level, elevated 180. Drivers don't want to fall into the pit of doom if they miscalculate!
Florida Hill: a multi-level, elevated 180. Drivers don't want to fall into the pit of doom if they miscalculate! Photo: NNRC Media
Here you can see Florida Hill from a different angle.
Here you can see Florida Hill from a different angle. Photo: NNRC Media

There's room for lots of mistakes out there, and that should keep the racing tight. Let's see what this fast, technical track brings for the racers and everyone watching at home!

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