Drive In Entry Information

Happening at the 77th Annual Grand National Roadster Show

Friday, February 5 – Saturday, February 6 & Sunday, February 7, 2027

The Grand Daddy Drive-In is the outdoor portion of the GNRS. This 3-day event is for those who want to participate in the GNRS but may not want to leave their vehicle indoors for four days. Come for one day or all three days. The Grand Daddy Drive-In is open Hot Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars and trucks; no Motorcycles allowed. All vehicles must be driven into the event. Participants will receive entry for the driver and 1 passenger into the event (additional passengers will need to secure their own admission), a goodie bag, and without a doubt, the best parking spot on the grounds. In addition, several magazines, including Modern Rodding, All Chevy Performance and Classic Truck Performance, will make Editor’s Pick awards as well as other picks by sponsors and VIP’s. Come out and join us to see 800-1000 cars parked throughout the Fairplex grounds. This event is rain or shine.

Driver and designated passenger enter the Fairplex at Gate 17 located at McKinley Avenue and Fairplex Drive. Proceed towards the check-in point at the south end of the parking lot.

Drive-in staging times:
Gates open a 6:00 am
Move-in begins at 7:00 am-8:30 am

Please note that the Drive-In portion of the show is for vehicles parked outdoors only, not inside the buildings.

Hundreds of vehicles, live bands, special awards, magazine picks and includes entry into the indoor portion of the Grand National Roadster Show.  

Happening at the 75th Annual Sacramento Autorama

Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2 – Friday, May 3, 2026

The Autorama Drive-In is the outdoor portion of our show. This 3-day event is for those who want to participate in the Sacramento Autorama but may not want to leave their vehicle indoors for 4 days. Come for 1 day or for all three. The Autorama Drive-In is open to all hot rods, customs, specialty cars and trucks, no Motorcycles allowed. All vehicles must be driven into the event. Participants will receive entry for driver and 1 additional passenger into the event (additional passengers will have their own entry fee), a goodie bag and without a doubt the best parking spot on the grounds.

In addition, several magazines, including Modern Rodding, All Chevy Performance and Classic Truck Performance, will make Editor’s Pick awards. Come out and join us to see 300- 500 cars parked throughout the Cal Expo grounds. This event is rain or shine.

Enter Cal Expo grounds at Gate D located off Exposition Blvd. Follow signs to Gate 3.

Drive-in staging times:
Gates open at 7:00 am
Move-in begins at 8:00 am-9:30 am

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-Registration deadline is April 20, 2026.

See application for prices.

Single day registration available on-site (cash only) Limited to availability.

Please note that the Drive-In portion of the show is for vehicles parked outdoors only. 

The Grand National Truck-In is the outdoor portion of the Grand National Truck Show. This 2-day event is for those who want to participate in the GNTS but may not want to leave their truck indoors for three days. Come for both days or just one.

VIP Parking/Participation on the show grounds. Open to all years and styles of Trucks, Vans and SUVs. • Entry fee includes driver, one passenger (any additional passengers $20.00 each per day, cash only), dash plaque, and goody bag. Plaque and bag for Pre-Registered vehicles only. All participants get admission into the GNTS show buildings during show hours.

Please note that the Grand National Truck-In portion of the show is outdoors only. It is not inside the buildings.