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BGKY hosts over a dozen national automotive events each year including the Tri-Five Nationals

 

2023 Signature Automotive Events

Bowling Green is geared for hot rods!

The light is GREEN for a turbo charged year of Kentucky horsepower again in 2023! If you're looking for car shows in Bowling Green, Kentucky, look no further. Our tracks are looking forward to welcoming back racers and spectators after the winter. Here are the major automotive events in BGKY this year, with links to the event websites to help with planning. As always, please confirm with event organizers or venues directly before traveling long distances.

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Michelin NCM Bash

National Corvette Museum
April 27-29, 2023

42nd Buick GS Nationals

Beech Bend Raceway
May 17-20, 2023

14th Annual ChallengerFest

Fairfield Inn & Suites
2023 Dates TBA

NHRA SportsNATIONAL OPEN

Beech Bend Raceway
May 26-28, 2023

Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals

Beech Bend Raceway
June 15-17, 2023

Camaro Fest XII

Beech Bend Raceway & Motorsports Park
July 20-23, 2023

Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals

Beech Bend Raceway
August 10-12, 2023

NCM 29th Anniversary Celebration

National Corvette Museum
Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2023

Holley LS Fest East

Beech Bend Raceway & Motorsports Park
September 8-10, 2023

Holley MoParty

Beech Bend Raceway
September 15-17, 2023

NMRA World Finals + Holley Ford Fest

Beech Bend Raceway
September 28-October 1, 2023

Nostalgia Fall Classic

Beech Bend Raceway
October 14-15, 2023

But wait, there's more! This is just the starting line to the motorsports fun to be had in BGKY. VisitBGKY is excited to welcome back the Cultural Corvette Awareness Weekend again in August! You never know what style cars will be filling up our streets and parking lots each weekend.

For even more car and speed-related events, be sure to check our full Calendar of Events or head straight to Beech Bend Raceway's schedule here and the NCM Motorsports Park calendar here

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