43 rd NSRA Mid-America Street Rod Nationals
EVENT DIRECTOR Mike Adams, 730 Maplewood Dr., Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 231-838-2077 Event Entry Form on page 79 or @ nsra-usa.com
EVENT REGISTRATION DoubleTree Hotel 2431 N. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO May 21 Noon – 6pm May 22 9am – 6pm May 23 9am – 1pm
MAY 22-24, 2026 OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
EXIBITOR SPACE Tom Vollbrecht, 651-213-3183 tvollbrecht@nsra-usa.com SWAP MEET Kent Williams, 417-655-7000
Valve Cover Racing Returns A fter a one-year hiatus, we’re happy to announce that Hotrod Hangout Speed Shop & Diner out of Galena, Kansas, are bringing their Valve Cover Track to the Mid-America Street Rod Nationals. They have been doing Valve Cover Racing for about 15 years traveling all over to car shows and events. Their track is 32 feet long and for those not familiar, gravity is the only thing that makes them go. They offer loaners for anyone that has not built their own racers yet on a first-come first-serve basis. They also have a Valve Cover Racer building station with all the parts for sale needed to construct your very own racer. Finally, they also do bring along a few old valve covers for sale that would need painted. There will also be plaques for all the winners. So here is your chance to dust off that old Valve Cover Racer, we all know there are a bunch of these setting on rodder’s shelves all across the Midwest! Or if your new to this sport, grab one of those old valve covers off your spare parts shelf, bring it with you and you can build your very own during the event. For more information, contact Brian Haden at 785-577-9752 or the Event Director for build rules. Pinup Girl Contest We’re also happy to announce that Bethany Coppedge, aka Iona Bel Air, will be hosting the Miss Mid-America 2026 Pinup Contest once again at the Mid-America Nationals. Bethany is no stranger to running this type of event. She has been hosting Pinup Contests for many years, including the one that takes place at this very same facility in November. The contest will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 2pm. Please reach out to Bethany at 405-206-0583 or bethanycoppedge@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating. Host Club The Pharoahs Car Club of Springfield, Missouri, are returning as the official Host Club of the Mid-America Nationals. Not only will they be handling the Kids Games and Coloring Contest this year, but will once again be in charge of the 2026 Swap Meet. Just like last year, their por- tion of the Swap Meet money earned will all be donated to charity! So, if you see any of the Pharoahs sporting white Host Club ribbons, give them a great big thank you for everything they do the entire weekend.
WOMEN’S WORLD Lindsi Schmoranz, 417-773-0401 lindsiscmoranz@yhoo.com MOBILITY SCOOTERS Scooter Time Rentals, 423-569-1933, scootertime.com AS A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT JOIN THESE ACTIVITIES:
THURSDAY CRUISE To Open Houses
LADIES TEA Hosted by Renee Kaulfuss
QUILT CONTEST Hosted by Jane Linn, 316-304-6779
KIDS GAMES & COLORING CONTEST
TRAILER PARKING On-Site
PINUP GIRL CONTEST
SUPER PRIZE PROGRAM
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
SEMINARS
STREETS OF RODS
VALVE COVER RACING
SPOTLIGHT BUILDER
LADIES SHOPPING TRIP Battlefield Mall
CHURCH SERVICE
CIRCLE OF WINNERS
Sunday Awards Program & $weep$take$ where three $2,000 checks will be given out by NSRA.
26 MARCH 2026
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