The 2026 event is fully open, including spectators, a preferred parking area, and a swap meet. Spectator tickets will be available the day of the race at the gate, or you can purchase ahead of time by clicking on the menu above. Swapmeet spaces will also be available at the gate on the day of the race, but spaces are limited, so if you want a guaranteed swap space, purchase ahead of time using the menu.

EVENT DETAILS

RPM Nationals takes place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita, California. Enter the ranch off of Yerba Buena AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS. SPECTATOR Gates open at 9 am, and racing starts shortly thereafter. Racing continues throughout the day, with the finals in each bracket concluding by 6 pm. There will be music, vendors selling food, clothing, and aftermarket speed parts. We will also be doing a swap meet section reserved for vendors selling period-correct, RPM Nationals-applicable hot rod parts. If you are interested in being a vendor or swap meet vendor, CLICK ON THE “BUY TICKETS AND SWAPMEET SPACES” TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, OR email rpmnationals@gmail.com for more info 

There will be absolutely no outside alcohol allowed at the event, and cars will be checked upon arrival. There is also no BBQing/open flames or smoking due to wildfire risk. Please respect the ranch and clean up after yourself. Inappropriate behavior will be followed up by immediate removal from the premises. 

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