From NSRA “Streetkhana” of the early ‘70s was born “NSRA Autocross.” NSRA Autocross Director Kevin Webb will be handing out tips to not only improve your driv- ing skills, but also you’ll learn how your vehicle reacts to sudden changes in G-force and test your resultant han- dling skills. Come on over to the track at the Expo Center Thursday-Saturday from 9am to 4pm at this year’s Street Rod Nationals. Produced by AutoXperts Promotions, five awards will be given to those with the Best Time. The classes include 1908-1963 models, 1964- 1995 models, 1996 to present models, 1917-1995 Trucks and Ladies 1908-1995 models. The awards will be presented during the Sunday awards program. NSRA Autocross
Road Warrior
In 1964 the City of Louisville Fire Department advertised for bids on a tractor-drawn, 100-foot aeri- al-ladder fire truck (TDA). The Seagrave Corporation was the successful bidder delivering a 1966 Seagrave 100-foot beauty eventually quartered with Engine 15 and the 3rd District Battalion Chief locat- ed at 1328 S. Preston Street, a very busy company in the southern portion of downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Firefighters gave the truck the nickname “Road Warrior” as an indication of the truck’s rugged- ness and dependability. In 1998 Louisville Fire declared the truck as sur- plus and Rick Albers, formerly with the Louisville Fire Department, bought it. Under his ownership the Road Warrior has been a part of many events includ-
ing parades, tailgating at football and baseball games, kids’ birthday parties, weddings, funerals and 9-11 memorial events. The “Road Warrior” along with other emergency vehicles will be on display at the 56th Street Rod Nationals in 2025.
At the 2025 Street Rod Nationals “Vintage ’35” will be a gath- ering of street rods and classics from 1935, an era of automobile design explosion. Attendees will enjoy many examples from a wide range of manufacturers in this “Vintage 35 90th Anniversary” display presented by Vintage Air. Vintage ‘35
Over 5,000 New Products Debuted Since 1978 An impressive display of New Products will be part of the activities scheduled for the forty-eighth consecu- tive year at the 56th NSRA Street Rod Nationals. The “New Street Rod Product of the Year” display is for com- panies exhibiting at the event, and products are entered in competition based on their retail-selling price. Every item must be available for sale at the Street Rod Nationals in the year they are entered in this com- petition. Check out the Official Event Program for loca- tion, times and a list of New Products on display. JULY 2025 37
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