Syracuse Nationals 2021

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Photos & story by John McCartney

Syracuse Nationals Roars Back

Photos and story by John McCartney

The Syracuse Nationals looked to bounce back to the giant gathering of cars and people that it always drew in the past. This comes after being forced to cancel the 2020 edition of the event due to the Covid-19 restrictions that were in place. However this year all the roar and excitement once again filled the Syracuse Fair Grounds in Syracuse, New York. Rob O’Connor and his entire staff at Right Coast Inc. worked very hard to get the show back on track and that is just what they did. Of course there were some small changes that needed to be made this year but for the most part the 2021 edition of the Syracuse Nationals looked and felt like it did in all of the past presentations of the show.

All of the past favorites that everyone enjoyed in the past returned. For the second time in the history of the Syracuse Nationals the brand new Exposition Center played host to the Syracuse Signature Showcase presented by the Maguire Family of Dealerships. Inside this giant hall folks could find all sorts of cool cars. One set of six which are know as the Winfield Select Six presented by Mequiars make up some of the best and coolest customs around. All of these cars selected by famed custom car builder Gene Winfield do battle to see who will take home the top cash prize and other goodies. While the top of the heap gets the big cash prize all of the entries go home with cash and prizes as the five runner ups also take home awards as well. New for this year was the Syracuse Charity Brush Bash which is made up of some of the top pinstripe and airbrush artists from around the world. All of these talented folks come together and spend the run of the event creating one of a kind masterpieces of art. Each and everyday all of the art work that is produced is then auctioned off and all the money goes to the Ronald McDonald House of Central New York. This year all of these great artists were able to donate a great sum of $41,017 dollars to Ronald McDonald House of Central New York. Also folks could check out great exotics, customs and even the Monkee Mobile and the Red Baron customs from back in the day.

Sparky’s Rockabilly Roundup was back once again keeping Sparky’s memory alive and well. It was the famous Sparky that started the Round up many years ago and it remains one of the must see parts of the show. A great swap meet, pin up girl contest, Backyard Build Off, great Rockabilly bands and a full display of some of the wildest hot rods, rat rods and tons of other cool cars on display. World famous tv star Big Schwag keeps the entire Sparky’s Rockabilly Roundup moving along as he serves as the host during the run of the show.

A few new items were added this year and one of the most popular was Nitro Row sponsored in part by Racing Junk. com and the Dead Man’s Curve Car Club. The leader and ring leader of the Nitro Row is Al Liebmann who put together a great collection of nostalgia race cars. All of the cars fired up together several times each and every day much to the enjoyment of all the fans that lined up to hear and feel the roar, sound and smell of the cars as they ran their powerful engines.

A full size drag strip was set up and served as the home for the very first R/C No Prep Drags which featured 1/10th Mini Muscle Cars doing battle. Memories on Main

SYRACUSE NATIONALS 2021

Photos & story by John McCartney

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Street also made a debut this year. This display featured a fine selection of classics, antiques, muscle cars along with a big display of vintage fire trucks.

There was a place for the ladies to check out inside of what is known as Women’s World. Mini Nationals provided a place for the talented folks that can build all of those cool car models a place to display their unique build for folks to check out.

With the 2021 Syracuse Nationals in the books and going off in a big way while making sure to keep everyone safe and well during the run of the show, you can count on one thing. Everyone at Right Coast Inc. under the leadership of Rob O’Connor are working hard at making plans for the 2022 edition of the Syracuse Nationals at the Syracuse Fairgrounds even bigger and better. All while returning the show to the glory and fun large gathering of car owners and fans alike that have come to enjoy and attend. So make your plans now to attend the Syracuse Nationals in 2022 you will really have a great time at the event. This years event is scheduled for July 15 - 17. More info at www.syracusenationals.com

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