LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- From cool to classic, cars are revving up their engines in Louisville this weekend.Â
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals is being held at the Kentucky Exposition Center through Sunday. The National Street Rod Association has held the national show in Louisville for 27 straight years.
"It's a family tradition," Josh Abell said. "All our family come out and bring our cars out and we show them out and we are just here to have fun and cookout and spend all four days - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Street Rod nationals."
The show has become a summer tradition for Louisville. This year, event organizers expect around 60,000 attendees and more than 10,000 street rods, customs, classics and muscle cars from all over the U.S.Â
Vehicles in the show range in value from $20,000 to $150,000 with the average cost around $35,000. All of the street rods, custom and classic cars will be on display for public viewing.
According to a news release, the show generates nearly $11.5 million in economic impact to the Louisville economy. The four-day event will also have product seminars, a trade show, arts and crafts fair, a vintage auto parts swap meet and live music.Â
IMAGES | 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visits Fourth Street Live! in Louisville
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
The 55th annual Street Rod Nationals visited Fourth Street Live! in Louisville, Ky. on July 31, 2024.
Tickets are $20 for anyone 13 years and older, $6 for children ages 6 to 12 while children 5 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. A $45 family package ticket price is available for two adults and three children.
Show hours are:
- Thursday, Aug. 1 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 2 - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 3 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 4 - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
According to MotorTrend, a street rod is a passenger car or truck manufactured before 1949 that has been modified for style, safety, and reliability. The vehicles feature a mix of current and obsolete technologies.
To learn more about the National Street Rod Association, click here.
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