This is it, it’s the end of summer. With that the leaves are beginning to turn color and the end of car show season is quickly approaching. Like every year, the end has come too quickly, but if you’re anything like us, you’ve still got a little gas in your tank to burn and want to hit at least one last show before things officially cool off for fall and winter.
This is your opportunity to end the season with a bang! If you’re anywhere nearby, plan on attending the O’Reilly Auto Parts Street Machine Nationals at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday September 23rd.
This is going to be one awesome show, and a great way to end the season. Even if you’ve got to make a little bit of a drive to get out there, it’ll be worth the trek. Book a hotel, pitch a tent, do whatever you have to do and make a weekend out of it! Stay Friday through Sunda, just make plans to get there! There are plenty of attractions that make this event more than just a regular car show. There is going to be a burnout contest, cruising, a demo derby, giveaways, a pin-up contest, and so much more!
The time for pre-registration has already passed, but you can register on Friday the 22nd between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. If you’ve pre-registered, you can pickup your credentials at this time on the day before. You can also register the day-of starting at 8:00am. The show itself starts at 9:00am for participants and spectators. They’re expecting thousands of street machines, hotrods, muscle cars, and trucks, and 20,000 spectators—so it’s going to be big.
In addition to the car show there will also be opportunities to meet Batman and pin striping legend Von Hot Rod. It’s designed to be a family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy, so bring everyone for a day full of fun and awesome rides.
Here is the official schedule direct from their webpage:
Friday, September 22nd Registration Only
2:00pm – 6:00pm Participant Registration / Credential Pick Up Open
Saturday, September 23, Show Hours 9:00am – 8:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm Participant Registration Open
Show Hours Muscle and Street Cars Show-n-Shine
Show Hours Shop The Performance Marketplace
Show Hours United Way Agencies & Partners
9:00am Show-n-Shine Seminar @ Main Stage
9:00am – 5:30pm Show-n-Shine Judging
9:00am – 7:00pm Meet Famous Pinstriper Von Hot Rod
9:00am -7:00pm Arm Wrestling 9:00am -7:00pm
10:00am – 1:00pm BATMAN Meet and Greet
- Take a selfie with DC’s own BATMAN
1:00pm – 1:15pm Loud MOUTH Drag Contest @ Main Stage
- See Participants battle to see who can make the best car/ drags sounds!
1:30pm – 2:00pm Arm Wrestling Seminar @ Main Stage
2:00pm – 4:00pm BATMAN Meet and Greet
- Take a selfie with DC’s own BATMAN
4:00pm Make It Take It
- Build your own Street Machine and take it home!
5:00pm Pin-Up Contest @ Main Stage
6:30pm Participant Awards Ceremony @ Main Stage
7:30pm NIGHT OF CRASH & BURN
- Big O Tires Burnout Completion
- Demolition Derby @ Grandstands**
- Kids Power Wheels Fun Runs
- Mini Weld
- Stock Size