Click HERE for the official layout maps for the event. (added 8/26/18)
Since the show is now officially a 3-Day event with many new additions we are posting a Schedule so people know what is new to 2018 and what to expect if they come earlier or what they will miss if they come later. This is subject to revision, of course, and was released on January 2, 2018.
Activities at Sloan Convention Center for 2018
Thursday
8am-6pm
• 2018 Packet Pick-Up
• The Tri-Five Nationals Merchandise Store will be open.
• New for 2018 American Tri-Five Association’s Heritage Center featuring factory restored 1955, 1956 & 1957 Chevys on display in the main ballroom.
12pm-6pm
• Bowling Green Convention Bureau’s Party in the Parking Lot featuring Live Music and Fun!
• NEW for 2018 American Tri-Five Association’s Tri-Five ONLY Model Car Contest. Open to all participants.
2pm-4pm
• Meet Grand Marshal, “Mr. Super Chevy” Doug Marion. The living legend in the world of Chevrolet’s will be available for autograph signing and pictures.
Friday
7pm-9pm
• Phil Dirt and the Dozers Concert. You don’t want to miss this show. One of the nations top 50’s & 60’s band performing FREE for all participants!
Activities at Beech Bend Raceway for 2018
Thursday
6pm-10pm
• NEW for 2018 Spectator Gates Open for “Thursday Night Under the Lights, presented by Classics Plus. Drag racing from 7-10. Exhibition cars, gassers, wheel standers and competition cars running under the lights for the first time in Tri-Five Nationals History. Open to all participants.
Friday
• NEW for 2018 All Late Packet pickup will be at the base of the rollercoaster in Beech Bend Park.
7am-6pm
• Full day of activities featuring over 3000 Tri-Five Chevys, Competition Drag Racing, Fun Runs, Vendor Midway & Swap Meet.
• NEW for 2018 American Tri-Five Association’s Preservation Parking Area. Unrestored, restored, factory appearing Tri-Fives. Space Limited.
7am-5pm
• Participant Registraton at the Track. *Must be a registered participant to win the Golden Star Give-A-Way car.
8am
• Drag Racing Tech Open.
8am-5pm
• Spectator Gates Open. $20.00 per person, per day. Children 12 & Under Free.
9am
• Holley Drag Racing Test & Tune Begins. (Fun runs will be called throughout the day)
12pm, 2pm & 5pm
•200mph Drag Racing Exhibition Runs, Wheels-Up Gasser Racing, Speedway Gasser Challenge Qualifying and MORE.
5pm-6pm
• Awards at the Starting Line. Presentation of the Lokar Top 25 and the 2018 ATFA Preservation Award Winner.
Saturday
7am-6pm
• Full day of activities featuring over 3000 Tri-Five Chevys, Competition Drag Racing, Fun Runs, Vendor Midway & Swap Meet.
• NEW for 2018 American Tri-Five Association’s Preservation Parking Area. Unrestored, restored, factory appearing Tri-Fives. Space Limited.
7am-12pm
• Participant Registraton at the Track.
8am
• Drag Racing Tech Open.
8am-5pm
• Spectator Gates Open. $20.00 per person, per day. Children 12 & Under Free.
9am
• Holley Drag Racing Test & Tune Begins. (Fun runs will be called throughout the day)
12pm, 2pm & 5pm
•200mph Drag Racing Exhibition Runs, Wheels-Up Gasser Racing, Speedway Gasser Challenge Qualifying and MORE.
5pm-6pm
• Awards at the Starting Line. Presentation of the Clayton Machine Works TOP 5, Drag Race Class Winners, Gasser Challenge Champion & Announcement of the American Tri-Five Association’s Tri-Five of the Year.
6pm
• The 2018 Golden Star Give-A-Way Car winner will be drawn. Must be present to win.
6pm-8pm
• The Woody’s Hot Rodz After Party. Two hours of solid Fun Runs down the dragstrip.