Beaver Nation is revving up for NASCAR race weekend! Before the NASCAR Xfinity Series hits Portland, OSU is bringing the excitement to Corvallis with a special community event.

Come see the No. 26 OSU/Thompson Pipe Group GR Supra and meet NASCAR Xfinity Driver Dean Thompson. Fans will get an up-close look at the race car, hauler and driver, plus enjoy fun activities and giveaways:

• Q&A with Dean Thompson hosted by Ron Callan
• OSU & NASCAR trivia with prizes for participants
• Meet & greet + photo opportunities with Dean Thompson
• OSU Alumni Association games and prizes
• Toyota games and prizes
• OSU College of Engineering showcase of their 2025 Baja car and 2019 combustion GFR cars
• OSU Beaver Store pop-up shop featuring limited-edition OSU NASCAR Racing t-shirts

Bonus: The first 100 guests receive complimentary parking in the Reser Stadium lot for the event (check in with OSU staff for a pay station code).