Built to handle every lap: How Toast and Fello powered high-volume operations during race weekend in San Diego

Race weekend at Naval Base Coronado

June 19-21, 2026

San Diego, CA

Toast and Fello partnered to support one of the largest event technology deployments of a major racing weekend in San Diego, providing more than 120 fully configured Toast Go® 3 Handhelds across the venue. Hosted at Naval Air Station North Island in celebration of the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary, the event welcomed approximately 125,000 spectators and relied on an infrastructure capable of processing nearly 80,000 transactions throughout the weekend.

Toast delivered the fast, reliable point-of-sale technology, and Fello managed the staging, configuration, deployment, and operational readiness that ensured every device was ready before the first guest arrived.

Unstoppable service at scale

The event didn't just test the limits of speed on the track; it demanded technology and operational execution capable of supporting high-volume crowds from the first race through the final lap.

The proof is in the data:

1.5M+

in net sales over the entire weekend

77,000+

total orders processed smoothly across the weekend

80 Sec.

or less average turn time* – keeping concession lines moving

Toast Go 3 handheld processing a card payment

Behind every successful transaction was a deployment that had been staged, configured, tested, delivered, and fully prepared before the gates opened. Together, Toast and Fello delivered an event-ready solution designed to keep operations running without interruption.

“Toast handhelds allowed our event to run smoothly. Their onsite support staff was eager to assist and professional. We were able to make 6,000+ transactions in an hour with our 120 handhelds. Our event was successful because of Toast. We look forward to working with Toast and Fello for our next events!”

Adam Z.

IT Specialist, Navy

Tech that doesn't slow you down

Here's how the Toast Go® 3 kept lines moving under peak pressure:

Built for the elements: With a 5' drop rating and resistance to spills and dust, the handhelds offer proven durability for outdoor event use – no matter the setting.

All-day battery life: 24+ hours of power kept staff up, running, and processing back-to-back orders through long shifts without needing to stop and recharge.

Integrated efficiency: Orders, payments, menus, and more in one intuitive, connected system.

The weekend's success was built on more than great hardware. It required devices that arrived fully configured, deployments that happened on schedule, and support teams ready to respond when every second mattered. Toast and Fello delivered a seamless event technology solution engineered for the high-pressure environment.

Ready for what's next

Whether it's a sporting event, music festival, stadium, hospitality venue, or large-scale activation, successful operations begin long before the first guest arrives. Toast and Fello bring the performance, precision, and operational expertise needed to simplify complexity.

By delivering reliable technology and seamless execution, Toast and Fello are uniquely positioned to help operators spend less time managing technology and more time delivering exceptional guest experiences for the make-or-break moments of any event.

Key solutions behind the experience

Toast Go® 3 Handhelds

Durable handheld POS designed to handle high-volume sales.

Toast Menu Builder

The menu builder is a menu tool in Toast Web that allows businesses to easily build and manage their menus.

Fello Event Deployment

Nationwide logistics, device staging, testing, deployment, and operational readiness, with optional on-site technicians available to provide hands-on support.