The 26th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection is a three-day Goodguys national event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard. It runs Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2027. Goodguys bills it as the start of the Southern California hot rodding season.
Goodguys estimates more than 2,500 cars over the weekend: hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, lowriders and woodies. The weekend also has AutoCross racing, indoor lowrider and mini-truck displays, and the Meguiar’s West Coast D’Elegance award.
This page covers hours, every published ticket price, parking, the entry policy, and how to register a car.
Dates and hours
- Friday 2 April 2027: 8am to 5pm
- Saturday 3 April 2027: 8am to 5pm
- Sunday 4 April 2027: 8am to 3pm
Sunday is Meguiar’s All-American Sunday, when late-model American made or powered cars of any year can join the show. The weekend’s top awards are presented on Sunday. The 2027 Weekend Haps schedule is marked coming soon. Goodguys emails an Event Pocket Schedule closer to the show if you sign up on the event page.
Tickets
General admission, ages 13 and up, per Goodguys:
- Friday or Saturday: $27 online plus a $1.67 fee, or $30 at the gate.
- Sunday only: $20 online plus a $1.49 fee, or $22 at the gate.
- Two-day pass: $40 online plus a $1.99 fee, or $45 at the gate.
- Three-day pass: $55 online plus a $2.37 fee, or $65 at the gate.
- Junior, ages 7 to 12: $10 online plus a $1.24 fee, or $11 at the gate, per day.
- Ages 6 and under: free.
Gate prices include local sales tax. Goodguys members pay $22 online or $24 at the gate for Friday or Saturday, $15 online or $17 at the gate for Sunday, and $60 at the gate for three days.
Tickets arrive by email from Eventbrite. A single-day ticket bought online for Friday or Saturday works for one entry on any day. Goodguys voids tickets bought from unauthorized resellers.
Parking
Parking is $16 if you pay online before the day of the event, and $20 if you pay on the day, per the Goodguys event FAQ. The prepay link is on the Del Mar Nationals spectator page.
No vehicle can be left overnight, apart from exhibitor display vehicles. Personal golf carts are not allowed. ADA-approved scooters are, and Goodguys points to Event Scooters for rentals: eventscooters.com or 262-677-2697.
What to see
- Show cars. More than 2,500 cars, Goodguys estimates, through 1999 on Friday and Saturday.
- AutoCross. Racing all weekend, with the CPP Duel in Del Mar on Saturday. There is grandstand seating.
- Meguiar’s West Coast D’Elegance. Goodguys crowns its 2027 winner at this show.
- Lowrider Palace. An indoor lowrider display all weekend, with hopping demonstrations on Saturday.
- Mini-trucks and woodies. A new indoor mini-truck display, and the San Diego Woodies on the Plaza outdoors.
- Awards. Builder’s Choice Awards by Streamline Custom Designs on Sunday.
- Family Fun Zone. Free, sponsored by Auto World, with live music and a model car make and take on Saturday and Sunday while supplies last.
Goodguys says featured attractions are subject to change.
Show your car
Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, imports and trucks through 1999 can register for the weekend. Late-model American made or powered cars can register for Sunday only. A full-weekend registration includes two weekend spectator passes and two kids weekend passes for ages 15 and under.
- Members, online early: $60 plus a $2.49 fee for the weekend, $35 plus a $1.87 fee for Sunday only.
- Non-members, online early: $90 plus a $3.24 fee for the weekend, $45 plus a $2.12 fee for Sunday only.
- Online prices rise $15 after 21 March 2027.
- At the event, members: $80 for the weekend, $38 for Sunday. Non-members: $95 and $48. Tax included.
Registration is at the Hilton Del Mar, Derby Room, 15575 Jimmy Durante Boulevard: Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 7am to 5pm, Saturday 7am to 3pm, Sunday 7am to noon.
AutoCross is open to Goodguys members only: $105 plus a $3.62 fee online for the weekend, or $130 at the event. Sunday only is $60 plus a $2.49 fee online, or $65 at the event. Electric vehicles are not allowed to race.
Swap meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral spaces are $70 before 21 March 2027 and $80 at the event. Contact Bob Kerkel at 480-488-3607.
Before you go
The Goodguys entry policy allows service dogs, backpacks and diaper bags, folding chairs, blankets, and food in a soft cooler, insulated bag or maker’s wrapping. Water and other non-alcoholic drinks are allowed in non-breakable containers.
It bans pets and comfort animals, glass, hard-shell coolers, tents, weapons, mace, bikes, skateboards and scooters, alcohol, drugs and cannabis, loose or catered food, fireworks, drones, and grills or charcoal. BBQs and smoking are not allowed.
The host hotel is the Hilton Del Mar at 15575 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, about a mile from the fairgrounds, per Goodguys (858-792-5200). The Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar at 11920 El Camino Real also has a Goodguys rate.
Goodguys holds its All American Get-Together in Pleasanton two weeks earlier, on 20 and 21 March 2027. For other shows and meets in Southern California, see car events in Orange County and car events in Los Angeles.
When is the Goodguys Del Mar Nationals 2027?
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2027 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds: 8am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, 8am to 3pm Sunday, per Goodguys.
How much are Del Mar Nationals tickets?
$27 online plus a fee, or $30 at the gate, for Friday or Saturday. Sunday is $20 online or $22 at the gate. A three-day pass is $55 online or $65 at the gate. Ages 7 to 12 pay $10 online. Ages 6 and under are free.
How much is parking at Goodguys Del Mar?
$16 if you prepay online before the event day, $20 on the day.
Can a late-model car enter the Del Mar Nationals?
Yes, on Sunday, if it is American made or American powered. Sunday-only registration is $35 for members or $45 for non-members online, plus fees.
Are coolers allowed at Goodguys Del Mar?
Soft coolers and insulated bags are allowed. Hard-shell coolers, glass and alcohol are not.
Details checked 4 sources, latest read 8 November 2026
- Source: Goodguys, Del Mar Nationals event page (dates, venue address, hours), read 8 November 2026
- Source: Goodguys, Del Mar Nationals spectator information (tickets, parking, features, entry policy, hotels, FAQ), read 8 November 2026
- Source: Goodguys, Del Mar Nationals participant information (vehicle and AutoCross registration), read 8 November 2026
- Source: Goodguys, 2027 event schedule, read 8 November 2026
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