Networking Events

The Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show continues to bring you exciting events within the show. Creating more opportunities for networking while having a good time, please take a look at the special events we have planned for you this year!

Grand Opening Breakfast
Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation
Friday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.
Lucas Oil Stadium
(Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the breakfast will commence at 8:30 a.m. sharp)

Exclusive Sponsor

Announcing the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Ed Iskenderian, founder of Isky Racing Cams!
Join us as Ed "Isky" Iskenderian is presented with the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award, the industry's most distinctive honor, at the Grand Opening Breakfast. This distinguished award recognizes true industry pioneers and icons. For Ed's full bio, click here.

Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show Innovation Awards
Friday, March 18, 8:30 a.m.
Lucas Oil Stadium

Come see which companies will be introducing the hottest products for 2012 at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show! Manufacturers entering products into the New Products Showcase will be eligible for the-all new Hotrod & Restoration Innovation Awards.

All products entered into the Showcase will be on display on the show floor and will be judged by a team of independent experts. These awards will be presented during the Friday morning Grand Opening Breakfast.

Don’t miss out on the chance to see which companies win an Innovation Award in the following hot product categories:

Engine Components
Transmission & Drivetrain
Paint & Body
Interior
Electrical & Electronic Components
Shop Tools & Equipment

Industry Reception
Friday, March 23rd, 5:00 p.m.
Plaza Level, Lucas Oil Stadium

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One of the best ways to meet up with old industry buddies and connect with new companies and potential customers is to attend the Industry Reception, held Friday night immediately after the trade show ends. The party will take place on the beautiful Plaza Level of Lucas Oil Stadium.

This year’s party "American Made" theme will once again be a respectful salute to the products made in the good ol' U.S.A. Attendees and exhibitors can enjoy a menu of All-American foods like burgers, fries, shakes—and even apple pie. It doesn’t get any more American than that! Party attendees will also be treated to free-flowing beer and refreshments, compliments of the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show.

In addition to great food and friends, the Industry Reception will offer attendees the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes during the raffle, which will take place at the end of the party. Raffle tickets will be given out at the door.