APPLICATION PROCESS:

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE HOT ROD ASYLUM. THE REST OF THE SHOW FLOOR IS FULL.

Prospective participants must submit an application which is available by clicking on the category below to download an application:

Registration is open for the Hot Rod Asylum. 

For 2025 the Hot Rod Asylum will feature vehicles OLDER THAN 1934 including cars and trucks that have a Nostalgic Appearance.  Post-war vehicles that are custom sleds or gasser inspired will also be eligible. All vehicles will be screened by the Hot Rod Asylum Registration Committee. The Hot Rod Asylum hosted by the Slick Devils Car Club will feature "The Straight Jacket Award" as its Top Award and will also showcase the invited Dirty Dozen. The awards ceremony for the Hot Rod Asylum will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:30 pm in the Ballroom. NOTE: ALL VEHICLES IN THE HOT ROD ASYLUM ARE JUDGDED BY THE HOT ROD ASYLUM JUDGES AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOT ROD ASYLUM TROPHIES ONLY. 

THE QUALITY GOES IN BEFORE THE SHOW GOES ON!

NOTE: All commercial vendors will be contacted by Vendor Specialist Mike Halloran starting on August 12, 2024 to renew their agreement(s) for the 2025 show. The renewal period will last until October 31, 2024.  

2025 SHOW TIMING & DEADLINES:

• July 20, 2024: Car Club Meeting: Grindstone in Berea
• August 5, 2024: Start of the application process.
• August 12, 2024: All commercial vendors will be contacted by Vendor Specialist Mike Halloran to renew their agreement(s) for the 2024 show. The renewal period will last until October 31, 2024.
• October 31, 2024: End of renewal period for commercial vendors.
• November 1, 2024: Start of open sales for commercial vendors.
• November 29, 2024: Deadline for all applications to be received by the show.
• December 1 – 14, 2024: Acceptance and Placements Committee finalize floor.
• December 15 – 28, 2024: Welcome kits are mailed to all accepted participants. Non-accepted entries are returned to all applicants.
• January 15 – 31, 2025: Hot Rod Asylum Acceptance and Placements Committee finalize floor.
• February 1 – 15, 2025: Hot Rod Asylum welcome kits are mailed to all accepted Hot Rod Asylum participants. Non-accepted entries are returned to all applicants.
• March 26, 2025: Wednesday Move-In: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.
• March 27, 2025: Thursday: Move-In: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.
• March 28 – 30, 2025: The 59^th Annual Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama.