The Mopar Showdown

05/26/2026

Midwest Mopars in the Park this Friday thru Sunday. Be sure to stop by The Mopar Showdown booth right next to the QA1 booth near the participant entrance. We're just across the large blacktop lot from where we were last year.

Dakota county fairgrounds, Farmington mn

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05/24/2026

Our Saturday Pro and Super Pro Gambler drag race sponsor is having a special Memorial Day promo. Be sure to check it out!

Great chance to win a Gift Certificate!

05/22/2026

Have you pre-registered for the 2nd Annual Mopar Showdown car show yet?

If not, now’s the time! We’re expecting an even bigger turnout this year and pre-registering is the best way to lock in your spot and make check-in quick and easy when you arrive at Rock Falls Raceway on September 26–27.

And don’t forget — ALL pre-registered drag racers and car show participants are guaranteed to receive one of our event goodie bags packed with great items from our sponsors! Pre-registering also saves you $10 dollars vs day of registration.

This year, every pre-registered goodie bag will also include a LIMITED EDITION 2026 Mopar Showdown license plate — a $10 value and something you won’t want to miss out on!

Last year’s event merchandise and giveaways went FAST, so don’t wait until the last minute.

With racers, show cars, vendors, swappers, and enthusiasts coming from across the country, it’s easy to see why Rob Wolf of Mopar Collectors Guide called the Mopar Showdown “the most up-and-coming Mopar show around.”

05/20/2026

How many Mopars do you currently own and what are they? Lets see some pictures of them all.

We'll go first...
Four

1969 Plymouth Barracuda
2015 Challenger SRT 392
2003 Durango
2004 Dodge Ram 3500

05/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome Blackbird Performance as the official Stick Shift drag racing class sponsor for the 2nd Annual Mopar Showdown!

Owned and operated by Geoff Turk, Blackbird Performance has built a strong reputation in the Gen 3 Hemi world for performance swaps, tuning, wiring solutions, and helping enthusiasts get modern Hemi power into just about anything. Whether it’s a street car, drag car, or full custom build, Geoff and his company have become a go-to resource for Mopar enthusiasts looking to take their projects to the next level.

Blackbird Performance will also be on-site all weekend at the Mopar Showdown, so make sure to stop by and check out what they have to offer.

On top of sponsoring the Stick Shift class, Geoff will also be hosting a tech seminar covering “Swapping and Racing the Gen 3 Hemi.” If you’ve ever considered doing a Gen 3 Hemi swap, want to learn more about making them perform at the track, or just enjoy learning from someone deeply involved in the platform, this is definitely a seminar you won’t want to miss.

We’re proud to have Blackbird Performance involved with this year’s event and appreciate their support of the Mopar community and the Mopar Showdown!

05/14/2026

Have you pre-ordered your 2nd Annual Mopar Showdown t-shirts, posters, banners, and other event merchandise yet?

If not, be sure to follow the link in the comments to get your items so you don't miss out. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee you get the shirt color and size you want.

Last year, we sold out of event t-shirts in just 3 hours!

Don’t wait until race weekend and miss out. Lock yours in now and get ready for an action packed weekend this Sept 26-27th at the 2nd Annual Mopar Showdown at Rock Falls Raceway

05/11/2026

We’re excited to welcome Indy Cylinder Heads as a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Mopar Showdown!

Indy Cylinder Heads is sponsoring Saturday's Super Pro and Pro Gambler races with bonus cash payouts on top of normal payout structure. Estimated payouts of $2750 per class with 50 racers per class.

If you’re serious about horsepower, you’ve heard of Indy. They’ve been a major player in Mopar performance for years, helping build some of the fastest cars out there. When it comes to making power, they know what they’re doing.

Be sure to support them and all of our sponsors. And if you’re planning to race or show, registration is open—don’t wait!

05/08/2026

The 2nd Annual Mopar Showdown needs you! This show doesn't happen without the help of our amazing volunteers. As the show grows so does the need for more volunteers.

Volunteer for just 1 four hour shift and we'll get you and your car in for free. Don't have a car but still want to volunteer? No problem, we'll give you a weekend pass and a free event t shirt.

In addition all volunteers get access to the volunteer snack bar and free meal voucher.

See link in comments on how to sign up to volunteer.

05/06/2026

You can choose one, which is going home with you?

05/03/2026

Mopar Showdown car show participants — this one’s for you.

If you were part of last year’s event, we want your input.
What did you like? What would you love to see added?

It could be anything:
More car show classes
Live band in the evening
More special guests
A longer cruise
Or something we haven’t thought of yet?

We’ve been listening and already made several improvements for this year:
• New special exhibits, including a Dodge Ram monster truck and Hemi exhibit
• Wheelstander exhibition passes
• Additional tech seminars
• New event layout with separate spectator and participant gates
• Goodie bags for the first 500 participants
• Improved PA system (hopefully lol)
• More staff at entrances and on the street to help direct traffic into the correct lane

There’s more in the works, but we want to hear from you.

Drop your ideas in the comments and tag someone who should be part of this year’s show.

Also this event doesn't happen without volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer and get their car in for free and a weekend pass, send us an email or fill out our volunteer form on our website. Don't have a car but still want to volunteer? You get a weekend pass and a free event t-shirt instead.