The inaugural Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals, hosted by the National Street Rod Association (NSRA), is set to roar into the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport on Friday and Saturday, Aug.16-17.
The two-day event joins eight other divisional NSRA events. It is “a fantastic addition to the largest NSRA event of the year, the Street Rod Nationals held annually in August in Louisville, Kentucky,” Visit Quad Cities said in a news release.
With a membership of approximately 40,000 nationwide, the NSRA is a pivotal force in the street rodding industry.
All NSRA events across the country are open to vehicles 30 years old and older, and over time have mirrored the ever-changing world of street rodding, according to the Visit QC release.
Modern events feature pre-1949 street rods and hot rods, an array of custom-built vehicles, muscle cars, and nostalgic retro-futuristic creations spanning the decades from the 1950s through the mid-1990s.
The first-ever NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals kicks off on Friday, Aug. 16, with gates opening at 8 a.m. and the commercial exhibit building welcoming visitors at 9 a.m. Evening entertainment will feature The Night People from 7-10 p.m.
Pinstripers a highlight
A highlight of the event, Visit Quad Cities said, is the Pinstripe Icons booth, where local and visiting automobile pinstripers will decorate items such as valve covers and purses. These unique pieces will be auctioned off over the two days with all proceeds benefiting the Quad Cities Humane Society.
Throughout the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of food vendors and music from Nick Donovan’s Rockin’ Road Show.
Midwest Rod & Restoration, based in Wapello, Iowa, will be showcased as the Spotlight Builder, presenting some of their latest creations.
The NSRA will partner with the Quad Cities Cruisers and the Pontiac Car Club – Black Hawk Chapter, who will assist with the show. The weekend culminates with the Circle of Winners on Saturday. It features musical entertainment from 1-5 p.m. by 3 Day Rain, followed by the award ceremonies at 5:30 p.m.
To register for this event or for more information, visit www.nsra-usa.com.
All activities are open to the public and spectator ticket hours are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Friday & Saturday.
Ticket information
Admission prices are:
- Adults (13 years & older): $20.
- Children (6 to 12 years): $6.
- Children (5 years & under): Free when accompanied by an adult.
- Family Package (Two adults & three children, 12 years & younger): $45.
- Discounts: $2 off for active military, seniors over 60, and NSRA members (with proper I.D.). Note: One discount per person.
- Advance discount tickets are available at any O’Reilly Auto Parts.
The National Street Rod Association was established in 1970, the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) has been dedicated to uniting street rod enthusiasts and fostering the growth of the hobby.
