National Street Rod Association

07/14/2026

It’s time to start making plans to attend the biggest street rodding event of the year, the 57th NSRA® Street Rod Nationals!

📍 Kentucky Exposition Center
📅 August 6th – 9th
Louisville, Kentucky

Whether you’re bringing your street rod, cruising with friends, shopping the massive vendor midway, or just soaking up the incredible cars and atmosphere, this is the event you don’t want to miss!

Mark your calendars now, book your hotel, and get ready for four days of pure hot rod heaven.

07/13/2026

NSRA® Builders Showcase

Don’t miss the NSRA® Elite Builder of the Year competition presented by Moser Engineering at the Builders Showcase in all three lobbies of the Kentucky Exposition !

Top builders from across the country will be displaying their incredible street rods and street machines in the Kentucky Exposition Center. Fellow builders will cast their votes to crown America’s Elite Builder of the Year — an honor decided by the industry’s best.

Come see the incredible craftsmanship, get inspired, and celebrate the pinnacle of street rodding!

📍 Louisville, KY | August 6–9, 2026

07/13/2026

07/12/2026

All registered participants are invited to take part in the NSRA® Autocross during the 57th NSRA® Street Rod Nationals, autocross will run on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 6th, 7th & 8th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Don’t have a vehicle old enough to enter the Street Rod Nationals? You can still compete in the autocross! Just register here: https://nsra-usa.com/nsra-autocross/

FREE ride-alongs for spectators 16 and older.

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07/11/2026

Answerman Answer:
“An Alarm”
Random Correct Answer Winner is Robert Hensley

07/10/2026

Ladies, join us for a delightful tradition at the NSRA® Street Rod Nationals!

Another wonderful highlight of the event is the Ladies Tea, hosted by Louisville Tourism on Thursday, August 6th at 1:00 PM, upstairs in South Wing C of the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Louisville Tourism knows exactly how to make everyone, especially the ladies feel truly special, and this year will be no exception. Expect elegant treats, warm hospitality, and a fantastic atmosphere perfect for relaxing and connecting with friends.

Special entertainment by Bernie Lubbers!

Bernie Lubbers, affectionately known as the “Whiskey Professor,” is a beloved Louisville entertainer, musician, storyteller, and comedian. A longtime brand ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery, he blends bluegrass music with engaging tales of bourbon history. He fronts the band the Bottled in Bond Boys and brings energy, humor, and heart to every performance. You’re in for a real treat!

Ladies, please plan to attend the Ladies Tea on Thursday afternoon during the 57th Street Rod Nationals, and be sure to bring a friend along! If you’ve never experienced the Ladies Tea in Louisville, you truly don’t know what you’re missing.

It’s a cherished part of the Street Rod Nationals that’s not to be missed.
We can’t wait to see you there!

07/10/2026

The NSRA Answerman is back

Leave your answer in Comments before 5:00PM MDT today! (7/10/26) for a pair of tickets to any NSRA event!!

Good Luck!

07/09/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Pre-Register! 🚨

Tomorrow, July 10th, is the final day to pre-register online or by mail for the 57th NSRA® Street Rod Nationals!

✅ Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by August 10th.

✅ Register before July 10th to be entered into the exclusive Pre-Registered Drawing for $5,000 (drawing held Thursday, August 6th)!

Register Online Here:
https://form.jotform.com/V2Media/entry-form-srn-2026

Register by Mail Here:
https://nsra-usa.com/.../upl.../2025/07/EntryFormSRN2026.pdf

To register your vehicle after July 10th, please go to Broadbent Arena @ Kentucky Exposition Center, Gate #4, 2729 Crittenden Drive in Louisville.

Wednesday, August 5th – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 6th – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 7th – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 8th from 9a.m. to 2p.m.

07/09/2026

Hey Ladies!

Ready for a fun-filled day of shopping with your friends? Join us for the Friday With Friends Day Trip to The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass on Friday, August 7th!

🛒 Pickup & Dropoff will be at the Kentucky Exposition Center – Gate 6.

The shopping buses run every hour from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Just hop on any of the Expo’s trams (courtesy of the National Street Rod Association and their sponsors) — they’ll take you right to the shopping bus pickup at Gate 6!

Every traveler receives a complimentary travel bag and a VIP coupon book packed with over $500 in savings!

This is a beloved Street Rod Nationals tradition, and it’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself and enjoy a fantastic girls’ day out.

Grab your shopping buddies and make some memories! 🛍️

07/08/2026

While you're enjoying the 57th NSRA® Street Rod Nationals, take a quick trip across the river and discover everything Southern Indiana has to offer!

From comfortable hotels and fantastic restaurants to great shopping and plenty of family-friendly fun, Southern Indiana is the perfect destination to extend your stay and make unforgettable memories.

👉 Check out all the Things to Do in Southern Indiana here: https://www.gosoin.com/things-to-do/

📍 You can also stop by the SOIN Clarke-Floyd County Tourism Bureau in the lobby of the Kentucky Exposition Center, or visit their office at 228 Spring St., #106 in Jeffersonville, IN 47130.

Don’t miss out — Southern Indiana is waiting for you!