Drive In Entry Information

Happening at the 75th Annual Grand National Roadster Show

Friday, January 31, Saturday, February 1 & Sunday, February 2, 2025

The Grand Daddy Drive-In is the outdoor portion of our show. 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 to all pre-1973 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 on all three days. Come out and join us to see 800-1000 cars parked throughout the Fairplex grounds. This event is rain or shine.

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!

Happening at the 74th Annual Sacramento Autorama

2025 dates to be announced soon

The Autorama Drive-In is the outdoor portion of our show. This three-day event is for those who want to participate in the Sacramento Autorama but may not want to leave their vehicle indoors for four days. Come for one day or for all three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Autorama Drive-In is open to all pre-1973 cars and trucks, no Motorcycles allowed. All vehicles must be driven into the event. Participants will receive entry for two people 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 on  both days. Come out and join us to see 500-800 cars parked throughout the Cal Expo grounds.

This event is rain or shine.

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.