North 45 th
Annual Street Rod Nationals
T he 45th Street Rod Nationals North was held at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairgrounds in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for two days Sept 19-20, 2025. Michigan’s rich history with the automobile guaranteed a long line of cool cars originally built ‘just down the road’ rumbling into the Expo Center both days. Traditionally a three-day show, this year the new two-day format seemed just right for another great rodding experience and a stress-free cruise home. Discover Kalamazoo served a Continental Breakfast and operated a bus to the shopping mall while Jenny Hinton coordinated the campgrounds and Lynn Adams, Belinda Steele, Lollie Krogmeier, Lynn Hoyt, Melinda Johnson and members of the Mid-Michigan SRA registered incoming participants. Co-Host Clubs are a big part of why NSRA events run so smoothly and this year they included the Rod Benders of Western Michigan, Mid-Michigan SRA and the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restoration Club. Held in their home state, the MHRA had their Rod Repair Shop in full swing and Nelson Yates and Barb McNeal hosted a Coloring Contest
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