05/14/2026
ICYM: Yesterday we announced new elements & changes for the 2026 NAPA Auto Parts SYRACUSE NATIONALS presented by Maguire Automotive Group & Camping World!
NEW for 2026:
- The event is now THURSDAY thru SATURDAY
- Celebrities include "Rust Bros" Mike & Avery, Georjah, Candy Clark and Candy & Chrome
- Horse Power After Hours - kick off the Syracuse Nationals on Thursday @ 5pm w/ nitro car fire-ups, modern muscle dyno challenge, stereo wars, live music, Lowrider hydraulic exhibit & a flame thrower finale
- Kids Power Wheel Races in the Midway Lot
- TV/Movie Car Collection includes DeLorean, Ecto-1 & KITT
- TWO engine giveaways for Show Car participants (Chevy Performance & Blue Print Engines)
- GTR racing simulators in the Expo Center
- Tech Seminars in the C.O.P. w/ Leed Brakes
- Friday night after party at Jammer's Sports Bar & Restaurant
- Saturday night Burnout Nationals after party at ESTA Dragstrip
CHANGES for 2026:
- Show car registration confirmations will be EMAILED when you purchase. There is no more snail mail confirmations.
- Swap Meet / Car Corral is moving back to its original location in front of the Expo Center
- Participant picnic & poker run will now be on Wednesday 7/15
RETURNING for 2026:
- Charity Brush Fest
- C10 Invasion
- Pro-Street Alley
- Nitro Row
- Lowrider Experience
- Memories on Main St
- Dyno Challenge
- Modern Muscle Elite
- Wall of Death
- Winfield Legacy Award
- Signature Showcase
- Sparky's Rockabilly Round-up
- Pin-up contest
- Mini Nationals model car contest
- 250+ vendors
- 200+ awards
& so so so so much more
For Show Car registration, tickets & event info go to SyracuseNationals.com