Hot August Nights ‘Spring Fever,’ May 16-17
RENO, Nevada – Ready to get a jumpstart on classic car season? Hot August Nights Spring Fever, presented by Grand Sierra Resort, is rolling into Reno May 16-17, where car enthusiasts can…
RENO, Nevada – Ready to get a jumpstart on classic car season? Hot August Nights Spring Fever, presented by Grand Sierra Resort, is rolling into Reno May 16-17, where car enthusiasts can fuel up on nostalgia, chrome and rock-n-roll. This annual two-day event is the ultimate warm-up lap before Hot August Nights, giving gearheads and spectators alike a chance to celebrate automotive culture before the summer season officially kicks off.
With only 400 coveted spaces up for grabs plus 75 Insiders Club indoor parking spots, participants are encouraged to register early to secure a place at this premier spring showcase of vintage rides. Registration is now open for all 1979 and older classic cars, pickup-size trucks, and emergency vehicles.
Event Highlights:
- 2-day event held Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17
- Location at the Grand Sierra Resort, GSR Lot #7 near the Grand Bay Driving Range
- Celebrity Choice Awards on Saturday, May 17
- Show-n-Shine featuring classic cars starting at 9 a.m. daily
- Merchandise and memorabilia
- Enter the Hot August Nights Foundation 50/50 Raffle – where half the pot will be won while the other half benefits the Hot August Nights Foundation. Tickets are just $5 each.
Hot August Nights Spring Fever is an official HAN Event Series qualifying event; decals can be purchased in advance at the HAN Event Series website or during Spring Fever registration. Winning vehicles qualify for the HAN Grand Finale event taking place Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada — where all Event Series winners throughout the year will converge, and one winning vehicle will be crowned the Grand Champion.
Spring Fever Registration Fees:
- $60 for two-day registration
- $25 for 2025 Hot August Nights registered car participants for two-days
- $100 for Insiders Club indoor parking upgrade –– space is limited; must purchase Spring Fever Registration first — includes exclusive indoor parking for two days, a limited-edition HAN Insiders Club T-shirt, swag and more
- All registrations can be purchased on the Hot August Nights Spring Fever website
Hot August Nights, a nonprofit organization, is a premier classic car event, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s and participate in a variety of events including Show-n-Shines, controlled cruises, an auction, drag races and more. Since 1986, thousands of car enthusiasts from near and far have come to the Reno-Tahoe region to participate in one of the largest annual classic car events in the world. https://hotaugustnights.net/
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