Hot Rod Super Nationals "Cruises" to Lincoln
12/16/2008O'Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals "Cruises" to Lincoln as New Host City Welcomes Over 1,500 Hot Rods to Celebrate its' 30th Anniversary
(INDIANAPOLIS) Family Events, an Indianapolis, Indiana based event producer specializing in automotive events, and the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau jointly announced a three year commitment to name Lincoln, Nebraska the new home for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals. The 2009 event will celebrate its' 30th Anniversary in its' new home at State Fair Park in Lincoln on the weekend of May 29, 30 and 31.
In addition to celebrating 30 years of the Hot Rod Super Nationals, this "horsepower holiday" will feature people from all over the nation enjoying everything from cool cars to thrill shows. The three day weekend estimates to draw crowds of over 20,000, along with over 1,500 hot rods, street machines, two-wheel drive trucks and muscle car participants. Not only does this event feature the best of the past, present and future in vehicles , but the latest in the aftermarket industry at the Performance Marketplace, Mickey Thompson Burnout Competition, Miss Hot Rod Super Nationals Contest, Family Fun Zone, Main Stage, food, games and more. Many new features will also be added as Lincoln becomes the new home.
Lincoln is a deserving choice as they are no stranger to hosting premier automotive events produced by Family Events. Lincoln has hosted the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour twice and Rod and Custom Magazine Americruise five times. "The Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau has showcased their talents and have shown time and again they deserve to host a premier annual automotive event," said Mike Moore, President of Family Events. "Lincoln is the perfect city for car enthusiasts to drive to and discover all it has to offer."
"Lincoln is a hotspot for motor enthusiasts." said Jeff Maul, Vice President and Executive Director of the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Through years of promotion by pioneers in the motor sports industry including Bill Smith and Speedway Motors, Lincoln is a destination for a number of motor sports events and will continue to be for many years." Jeff added, "We're proud to be a part of the continued popularity of motor sports in the region and look forward to hosting this great event."
While many event details are still in the planning process for information, tickets, and enthusiasts who want to show their car please visit www.HotRodSuperNationals.net or call 1-317-236-6515.
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