As one of the oldest all-Ford events in the nation, the Ford Expo became even bigger when it combined with the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals for the first time in 2005. The combination of this time-honored nostalgia Ford event, with the wild and crazy NMRA heads-up drag racers, has made for one of the most exciting blue oval weekends in the US. What’s more…how about Elaine Larsen in her Embry-Riddle 300 MPH jet car trying to break the Ohio land speed record!
You will also see the best in wheels-up, Ford Drag Racing
If you love nostalgia Fords and blue-oval drag racing then this is THE event for you! Check out everything the NMRA Ford Expo has to offer (refer further below on this web page for more detailed descriptions):
- Nostalgia Ford Drag Racing from Y-Blocks to 60’s Ford Muscle Cars
- All-Ford Mini Meets Where Y-Blocks, 55-6-7 T-Birds, Capris and Other Vehicles Can Come Together Each Year!
- Huge Nostalgia Ford Auto Show & Shine Presented by UPR Products
- Giant All-Ford Swap Meet Packed-Full of Hard to Find Parts!
- Huge New Parts Manufacturers’ Midway
- And much, much more!
Race, show or just check it out, the NMRA Ford Expo is “the” nostalgia Ford event everyone will be talking about this year.
Click the following links for detailed Information about this event: Pricing / Schedule / Tracks & Directions / Host Hotels
Location: National Trail Raceway – Columbus, Ohio www.nationaltrailraceway.com
Nostalgia Ford Drag Racing: Race your nostalgia Ford for a chance to win a large purse each day! Enjoy nostalgia Ford drag racing all weekend long with a Saturday and Sunday bracket race (Brackets 1, 2, 3 & (Y-Block Sat. Only)) and a big-money Nostalgia all-Ford (’78 and older B4) bracket race on Sunday. Click Here for Bracket Class Rules & Purses
Awesome Nostalgia & Ford Muscle Car Auto
Over 70 car show awards given away at each event!
The NMRA Ford Expo offers the largest variety of show cars imaginable for you blue oval enthusiasts! The classes range from very old to the latest in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles including the renowned All-New Mustang.
Click Here To See Car Show Awards PDF
Specialty Vehicle Mini Meets: As in years past, the NMRA Ford Expo will feature a number of “Mini Meets”. The Y-Blocks, ’57 Fords, the Capri Swarm and other mini meets will take place at this event. Please contact Trey Capps at 714-444-2426 if you would like to start a mini meet of your own where you get reserved pit parking and other special benefits.
17th Annual
Y-BLOCK NATIONALS SHOOTOUT
Sponsor: Y-Block Magazine
Type of Cars: ’54-’64 Ford/Linc/Merc/Edsel/Truck and/or Y-Block Powered
Website: www.y-blocksforever.com
Contact: Bob Martin, Cincinnati
Phone: 513.881.5437 or 513.576.6759
Email: bob.martin@baesystems.com
10th Annual
’57 FORD GATHERING & SHOOTOUTS
Sponsor: 1957Ford.com
Type of Cars: 1957 Ford Passenger Cars with any Ford Motor
Website: www.1957Ford.com
Contact: John Gambill (OH) or Tom Drummond (IL)
Phone: John 513.932-3942, Tom 815.871.8017
Email: John: gambill@1957ford.com, Tom: bulldog57@charter.net
THE CAPRI SWARM
Club: Capri Club North America
Type of Cars: 1969-1987 Ford/Mercury Capri
Contact: Max Rokka
Website: www.capriclub.com
Email: capri@capriclub.com
Huge New Parts Manufacturers’ Midway
NMRA boasts the largest manufacturers midways in Ford motorsports
This year, you will see an expanded manufactures midway featuring the latest technology and products in restoration, performance and appearance. Don’t leave your wallet at home because there will be deals to be had at the NMRA Ford Expo.
Giant Used Parts Ford Swap Meet
Thousands of hard to find and cool used parts will be at the NMRA Ford Expo
Thousands of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury parts will be for sale in the gigantic swap meet area where you’ll literally see row after row of vendors set-up to service the demands of the huge crowds that attend the event in search of specialty Ford parts and collectibles.
Contact Us
Racing Questions Gene Bergstrom
Phone: (714) 460-3813 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday @ 3PM-7PM Eastern
Email: gbergstrom@promediapub.com
Car Show Ron Fetter
Phone: (949) 254-5693
Email: carshow@promediapub.com
Vendor Sales & Swap Meet Jeff Taylor
Phone: (949) 784-9061
Email: vendor@promediapub.com
