Get ready, Cleveland! The roar of engines and gleam of chrome will once again fill the I-X Center as the 59th Annual I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama, now proudly sponsored by Car Parts Warehouse Strongsville OH, returns March 28-30, 2025. This exciting partnership marks a three-year commitment from Car Parts Warehouse, a leading provider of automotive parts in Strongsville, Ohio, extending through the 2027 show, promising an even bigger and better event for car enthusiasts across the region.
This year’s Auto-Rama is revving up the nostalgia with a rock and roll theme, “Rat Fink’s Top 20 Rock-Themed Ride Songs,” selected by WIXY 1260on-line.com. Expect a high-octane celebration of automotive artistry blended with iconic rock anthems, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
The heart-pounding competition will feature top-tier vehicles from the International Show Car Association (ISCA) vying for the coveted Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Gold Cup. These stunning machines will be showcased in prominent 20’ x 20’ feature areas throughout the show floor, all competing for bragging rights and the grand prize of $10,017 in cash.
Mark your calendars with the essential show timings:
SHOW HOURS FOR 2025:
- March 28, 2025 (Fri): 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- March 29, 2025 (Sat): 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- March 30, 2025 (Sun): 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
For those looking to participate or be a vendor, take note of these crucial dates to ensure you don’t miss out:
2025 SHOW TIMING & DEADLINES:
- July 20, 2024: Car Club Meeting: Grindstone in Berea
- August 5, 2024: Application process begins.
- August 12, 2024: Commercial vendor agreement renewals commence until October 31, 2024.
- October 31, 2024: Renewal period ends for commercial vendors.
- November 1, 2024: Open sales for commercial vendors start.
- November 29, 2024: Application deadline for show entries.
- December 1 – 14, 2024: Acceptance and Placement Committee finalizes show floor layout.
- December 15 – 28, 2024: Welcome kits mailed to accepted participants; non-accepted entries returned.
- January 15 – 31, 2025: Hot Rod Asylum Acceptance and Placements Committee finalizes floor.
- February 1 – 15, 2025: Hot Rod Asylum welcome kits mailed; non-accepted entries returned.
- 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 59th Annual Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama.
Don’t miss the 2025 Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama – a spectacular event celebrating automotive passion and rock and roll in Cleveland, Ohio!
