Grand Daddy Drive-In

Happening at the 74th Annual Grand National Roadster Show

Friday, February 2, Saturday, February 3 & Sunday, February 4, 2024

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 an entry for two people 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 passengers 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:
Friday gates open at 9am and close at 11:30am. 
Saturday gates open at 7am and close at 9:30 am.
Sunday gates open at 8am and close at 9:30am.

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged.  Pre-Registration deadline is January 12, 2024.
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 outdoors only. It is not inside the buildings.

Hundreds of vehicles, live bands, special awards, magazine picks AND free admission to the Grand National Roadster Show!