Wicked Big Meet. If you know, you know. The name screams New England, and certainly Subaru within the community. The first event in a series of six events across the US every summer, Wicked Big Meet draws nearly ten thousand die-hard Subaru enthusiasts each year to the sleepy New England town of Stafford Springs, Connecticut.
The one-day festival offers Subie fans a plethora of activities to enjoy. Subarus of every type are welcome, ranging from slammed STIs with built engines, vintage Brats with the original bills of sale displayed on the dash, to overland builds lifted sky high. If you own a Subaru, there鈥檚 a place for you at WBM.
Passing through the front gate, you鈥檒l be astonished at the size of the event if you have never been. Take a turn on a racing simulator at the Subaru of America space, grab some free swag from Subaru New England鈥檚 booth, and check out the latest models and cool cars on display. If you鈥檙e looking for a forever friend, feel free to stop by the Subaru Loves Pets booth and maybe take someone home with you at the end of the day.
If driving fast is your thing, and you鈥檙e not satisfied with playing around in a simulator, you鈥檙e welcome to enter the autocross challenge and see if you鈥檝e got what it takes to win your class. Participants get to race right on the Stafford Motor Speedway in a course designed by the legend himself, Scott Speed. Scott is at the event too, of course, so by all means ask him for some pointers.
Many people come to WBM to check out cool new tech and to learn. A Learning Center is on offer, with scheduled seminars running throughout the day. Take a break in the shade and listen to a Rally 101 from Rhianon Gelsomino, learn how to safely mod your car, discuss suspension or batteries, or any number of great topics. The subjects change every event, throughout the summer.
Subaru Motorsports USA is a perennial presence at WBM, bringing an awesome mix of rally cars, show cars, and gymkhana cars. In the middle of the day, Bucky Lasek and Travis Pastrana put on a blistering driving demo out on the track, with thousands of spectators cheering them on. If you are lucky, there鈥檚 a chance you were given a ride-along lanyard while waiting for an autograph and if that happens, you鈥檒l get put in a race suit and helmet and strapped in.
The event also features a pretty fantastic car show. Trophies are handed out at the end of the day, with diverse categories including best paint, best interior, best car by type or age, and finally best in show. The builds are outstanding, inspiring, and truly worth several passes through.
In addition to having a huge vendor lineup with lots of stuff to check out, many vendors and sponsors donate great prizes for the raffle at the end of the day. Lucky participants can walk away with items including wheels, gift cards, detailing kits, and lots of other great swag.
WBM is the pinnacle of Subaru enthusiast events. Coming first in the season, it sets the tone for the rest of the summer. 2025 marked 20 years for WBM and it鈥檚 astonishing to see how far it has come in that time. Here鈥檚 hoping we get to see it celebrate 20 more.
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