Approximately 1,500 street rods, customs, muscle cars and street machines are expected to be on hand at the Champlain Valley Exposition this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday – September 18 through September 20 – as the National Street Rod Association presents its 22nd Annual Northeast Street Rod Nationals Plus.

An all-time high number of participants and spectators are expected this year for the 22nd time that the NSRA Northeast Street Rod Nationals Plus has been held in Burlington. Each year the crowds of fans and the number of cars on display have grown progressively larger as the event has become a staple to the area.

Almost all of the Champlain Valley Exposition will be utilized for the event as well as many of the buildings, which will house a large number of manufacturer and dealer displays and other attractions.

As for the vehicles that are competing for awards and prizes, all vehicles must be driven on to the grounds. Cars on display will include street rods, defined as modernized vintage vehicle that must be of pre-1949 manufacture. These vehicles are equipped with the latest options available on the newest model vehicles, including but not limited to disc brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, and tilt steering wheel. Most of those attending have updated the engine and drive train to enable the owner to cruise down the highway in comfort and safely maintain the speeds traveled by more modern vehicles.

Also included with be high horsepower muscle cars from the 60’s and 70’s along with the classics cars of the 50’s. This is truly unique mix of old and new together at Champlain Valley Exposition and a national gathering of fine vintage automobiles of every description.

For more information about the NSRA or this event, visit them online at www.nsra-usa.com