# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 41st Trans Am Nationals
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Show information

The Trans Am Nationals is hosted by the 
Trans Am Club of America – Dayton, Ohio Chapter
Held on the last full weekend before Labor Day weekend.

ALL 1967-2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD MODELS ARE WELCOME: 
Sprint, H.O., Esprit, Formula, Trans Am, S/E, GTA, Comp TA, Fire Am & Firehawk!

If you’d prefer not to register online at the bottom of this page,
you can still print out the forms and send them in with a check as before, please click on the links below.
2026 TA Nationals mail-in registration form
2026 Tipp City mail-in registration form
2026 Concours mail-in registration form

2026 Trans Am Nationals Pre-Registration
(Pre-Registration open until 7/31/2026)

Dash Plaques to first 450 entrants

548 Participants in 2025

50/50 Drawing, Live and Silent auctions
Proceeds go to A Special Wish Foundation, Inc.

Awards given in all classes, Best of Show, and special awards

“Work-In-Progress/Driver” and 1967-2002 Concours Classes!

Swap Meet and Vendors: Spaces $75 each, 17×27
(17′ deep by 27′ long approximately)
(for Vendor show info, contact Dale Henderson: 251-538-7925)

Pre-Entry Fee $67.00 & $69.00 (Includes T-Shirt & Hat Pin) – *$67.00 Pre-Entry fee covers T-shirt sizes S to XL. For 2XL to 5XL shirts, Pre-Entry fee is $69.00

Register at the show: $67.00 (no included shirt);

** All cars need to park in their assigned classes on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday (NO EXCEPTIONS) **
** Open to the Public – Spectators are free
For General Information: Jerry Minor: 513-202-1212 or Bev Zellers: 937-698-3200
For Vendor Information: Dale Henderson: 251-538-7925
For Registration Information: Cheryl Minor: 513-202-1212
For any online registration issues, please email: tanationals@tanationals.org

Thursday

Covered bridge cruise—- TBA

***Unofficial Trans Am Nationals event subject to changes***
Test and Tune drag racing at Kil-Kare Speedway
1166 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
Drag Racing: 5:00PM—10:00PM

Friday

Vendor Set-up————7:00 AM
Registration————–9:00AM – Noon and 1:00PM – 4:30PM (Kitty Hawk Room) 
Silent Auction———–9:00AM – Noon and 1:00PM – 4:30PM (Kitty Hawk Room)
Tech Line—————–9:30AM – Noon and 1:00PM – 5:00PM (West side of hotel)
Swap Meet—————10:00AM – 5:00PM (Center Park Blvd., Hill on West side & Rear of Hotel)
Cruise-in——————5:00PM – 9:00PM – TBA
Karaoke——————–9:00PM – 1:00AM (Hotel Lobby Bar, “The Wright Place”)

Saturday

Registration—————9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:30PM – 3:30PM (Kitty Hawk Room)
Tech Line——————9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:30PM – 4:00PM (West side of hotel)
Swap Meet—————-9:00AM – 4:00PM (Center Park Blvd., Hill on West side & Rear of hotel)
Mini-Nats——————9:00AM – Noon, 1:30 – 2:30PM (Armstrong Room)
Silent Auction————-9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:30PM – 3:30PM (Kitty Hawk Room)
Concours Judging———9:00AM – 4:00PM (Concours Tent)
Show ‘n’ Shine————-10:00AM – 4:00PM
Judging Seminar———–10:00AM (Ballroom, for participants to ask questions)
Judging———————-10:00AM – 3:30PM
TBA Seminar —————11:00AM (Ballroom)
TBA Seminar—————-1:00PM (Ballroom)
TBA Seminar—————-2:00PM (Ballroom)
Tipp City Cruise-In——–5:00PM – 9:00PM (registration tent on Main St.) Please don’t arrive before 4:00PM as the streets aren’t closed off yet.

Sunday

Registration—————-8:00AM – 10:00AM (Kitty Hawk Room)
Swap Meet—————–8:00AM – ?? (Center Park Blvd., Hill on West side & Rear of hotel)
Silent Auction————–8:00AM – 11:00 (Kitty Hawk Room)
Tech Line——————-8:30AM – 10:30AM (West side of hotel)
Mini-Nats——————9:00AM – 11:00AM (Armstrong Room)
Show ‘n’ Shine————-9:00AM – 3:00PM
Judging———————9:00AM – Noon
Live Auction—————Noon (Ballroom)
Awards Presentation—–3:00PM (Time approximate as it’s following the live auction) (Ballroom)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairborn/41st-trans-am-nationals/200030164410734
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, karaoke, sports, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 140

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairborn
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Double Tree Inn, 2800 Presidential Drice, Fairbourn Ohio
- **lat**: 39.7765
- **long**: -84.05772
- **full address**: Double Tree Inn, 2800 Presidential Drice, Fairbourn Ohio, 2800 Presidential Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324-6264, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 41st Trans Am Nationals being held?
  - **A:** 41st Trans Am Nationals takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Double Tree Inn, 2800 Presidential Drice, Fairbourn Ohio, 2800 Presidential Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324-6264, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 41st Trans Am Nationals?
  - **A:** 41st Trans Am Nationals is organized by Debby Manning.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 41st Trans Am Nationals is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairborn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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