Exclusive Event set for September 4-5 at Circuit of the Americas
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Volara Motorsports Group, in partnership with Arkonik, today announced the Arkonik Ride and Drive Showcase, an exclusive, invitation-only event taking place September 4–5 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin. Guests will test drive a curated lineup of handcrafted Arkonik Land Rovers and meet the restoration team behind them in a relaxed hospitality setting.
The showcase is the first opportunity for U.S. enthusiasts, collectors, and prospective owners to experience the full range of Arkonik’s engineering in one place, and the first time for Arkonik at the world-renowned COTA track. Each vehicle on hand has been selected to demonstrate the breadth of the brand’s craftsmanship, including:
- Traditional diesel powertrains
- 6.2L V8 performance builds
- Engaging manual transmissions
- Refined factory automatic transmissions
- Wheel, tyre, and ride-height options
Beyond the drive, guests will have direct, personal access to Arkonik’s restoration specialists — the people who source, strip, rebuild, and finish every Defender by hand — to discuss build options, specifications, and commissioning a vehicle of their own.
“Arkonik builds vehicles that reward the people who actually drive them, and there is no better way to understand that than from behind the wheel,” said Christian Okonsky, Founder and CEO of Volara Motorsports Group. “Hosting this at COTA, on a big motorsport weekend in Texas, lets us bring Arkonik’s craftsmanship and the Volara community together in one place.”
“We’re incredibly grateful to Christian and the Volara team for the opportunity to showcase Arkonik at such an iconic venue,” said Thomas Parry, CEO of Arkonik. “There’s no substitute for getting behind the wheel and experiencing one of our Defenders firsthand, so we’re excited to put a range of our machines in front of enthusiasts and collectors at COTA. To be able to do that alongside a weekend of world-class racing makes it even more special, and gives us a pretty good excuse to enjoy a little racing ourselves!”
Lonestar Le Mans Weekend The showcase coincides with the Lonestar Le Mans, the FIA World Endurance Championship round at Circuit of The Americas, running September 4–6. Trackside viewing and ticket packages for the race weekend are available through Volara Motorsports Group, giving Ride and Drive guests the option to extend their visit into a full weekend of world-class endurance racing.
Event Details
- What: Arkonik Ride and Drive Showcase, presented by Volara Motorsports Group in partnership with Arkonik
- When: September 4–5, 2026
- Where: 8001 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Unit 402, Austin, TX 78617
- Attendance: Invitation only. RSVP and inquiries to: Melissa Coffey.
About Arkonik Arkonik is a builder of bespoke, hand-restored Land Rover Defenders. Each vehicle is individually commissioned and rebuilt from the chassis up, combining classic Defender character with modern powertrain, drivetrain, and finish options tailored to its owner.
About Volara Motorsports Group Volara Motorsports Group is a holding company focused on acquiring and scaling enthusiast-driven brands across motorsports, performance, and lifestyle sectors. Through strategic capital, operational expertise, and centralized financial and marketing leadership, Volara partners with companies to drive sustainable growth while preserving brand heritage and identity. The company is committed to building a portfolio of enduring brands that deliver long-term value. www.volaramotorsports.com
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