The Auto Show kicks off with the Cars for Kids Gala benefitting Mary Free Bed Foundation on Wednesday, January 29 starting at 5:30pm with the Innovation Reception. Dressed in cocktail attire, guests have the unique opportunity for a  sneak peek experience inside the Michigan International Auto Show. Tickets are $150 each for this exclusive event. 

WHERE: DeVos Place, Downtown Grand Rapids 

WHO: Presented by Gentex Corporation 

Hosted by the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association 

Produced by ShowSpan Inc. 

ADMISSION: $12 (Children 6-14 - $5 | 5 and under - free) 

First Responders’ Day: Thursday, January 30 (Opening Day) — FREE admission for active EMS, Fire,  Police, Public Safety, Coast Guard and also active Military and retired Veterans who can show valid  I.D., badge or other verification.  

Senior Discount Day: Thursday, January 30 (Opening Day) — 50% off. 

DETAILS: Gear up for an unforgettable automotive adventure at the Michigan International Auto Show! Hosted by  the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association, this is your ultimate destination to shop your next ride,  experience the latest and greatest vehicles, and get a sneak peek at the future of automotive innovation.  Explore cutting-edge technology, exhilarating performance, and breathtaking design. Let's drive! 

FEATURES: Michigan-based Gentex Corporation is returning as the presenting sponsor. In its feature space in the  Grand Gallery, Gentex will feature a custom vehicle built by the world-renowned Ringbrothers. This  vehicle debuted in Vegas at SEMA this fall, so this will be just the second public viewing of this one-of-a kind car! Gentex has partnered with the Ringbrothers for nearly a decade, and they're excited to bring  them to Grand Rapids and the Michigan International Auto Show. Read more about what Gentex is doing  at the Michigan International Auto Show. 

NASCAR Dreams: Imagine launching your career as a professional race car driver as a teenager!  Ryleigh Davis and Biniam Van Wynen have done just that and both will be on hand throughout the  weekend to show off their cars and talk with fans and future drivers about the thrill of the sport.  Seventeen-year-old Ryleigh began racing at the age of 8 with the quarter midgets and made her debut  with limited late model racing two years ago at Berlin Raceway in Marne. Biniam – who was born in  Ethiopia and brought to Texas at the age of eight months old when he was adopted by Bill Van Wynen – now calls Lowell home. The Van Wynen family often attended races at Berlin and it wasn’t long before  Biniam was hitting the track – even though he just got his road driver’s permit last April. It also helps that  Biniam made a very important connection through a friend of his dad’s, none other than Jeffrey  Earnhardt, grandson of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhart (and nephew of Dale Earnhart Jr.).  Biniam has also linked up with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, the team co-owned by NASCAR driver, Jesse Iwuji, and NFL hall of famer, Emmitt Smith. Race fans will want to also check out the two vehicles in the  Gilmore Car Museum display, including a 1974 AJ Foyt Indy Car and a 1916 Packard Twin-Six Racer.  

Electric Avenue: Get ready to rev up your excitement and make your way to Electric Avenue, located  inside Hall C. Dive into the electrifying world of electric vehicles, where innovation meets the road.  Explore a stunning lineup of electrics and discover their cutting-edge technology, range, performance,  and unique features. Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of driving firsthand! James Morin,  creator of Electric Mitten, has invited other EV bloggers and industry experts to be on hand throughout  the weekend to answer all your EV questions. 

Million Dollar Motorway: Each year, some of the most elite brands of automobiles are featured in the  Million Dollar Motorway – vehicles priced at $100,000 or more. Check out this luxurious collection  displayed in the rooms on south side of the Grand Gallery.  

Everett’s RC Challenge Course: Stop by the Everett’s Landscape space and take a crack at driving an  RC car through their one-of-a-kind course! Built by the Everett’s team to a 1/18″ scale, you can roam  around plants, rocks animals, and over bridges, stones, and dirt as you navigate the terrain. Rent an RC  car from Everett’s for $10 or bring your own for free! 

Adaptive Pickleball: Join us for adaptive pickleball this year at the Auto Show! Mary Free Bed  Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports and the West Michigan Sports Commission have teamed up to host The  Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United in Grand Rapids this July. Learn more about the event, test  your para-athlete skills by playing adaptive pickleball on the full-sized court provided by Purchase Green  of West Michigan and catch our demos with true para-pickleball athletes in the Accessible Vehicles  Display in Hall C. This display will showcase automobiles from Freedom Motors USA, a Michigan-based  company offering a variety of SUV, crossover, hybrid and van accessibility options. 

Society of Automotive Engineers: SAE International is the leader in connecting and educating  mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We are proud to host  several student organizations to showcase the vehicles they have built. Teams from Hope College, GVSU  and Ferris State University will be on hand throughout the show highlighting or showcasing some of their  cars. 

Gilmore Car Museum: An Auto Show tradition returns from the collection of North America’s Largest  Auto Museum. Two vehicles highlight the upcoming “Without Limits – A Showcase of American Racing  throughout the Last Century” exhibit opening this spring including the 1916 Packard Twin-Six and 1974  AJ Foyt Indy Car. Three cars will be featured in the Fall 2025 exhibit “Defined by Design” including a  1934 DeSoto Airflow, 1929 Duesenberg Model J-111, 1910 Ford Model T. The 1960 Buick Electra 225  Convertible will highlight the exhibit “The Modern Consumer – the 50s and 60s” which opens in February. 

After Market Features, Accessories & More: Vehicle customization remains hot and Gas Pedal Customs and Auto Image are excited to show you what they’ve been working on! There will also be an  array of exhibitors featuring everything from garage flooring and organization systems, protective  ceramic coatings, collision and body work, historic and classic restoration, systems aimed to help hoist  and haul your favorite lifestyle accessories (quads, snowmobiles, jet skis, etc.) in the bed of a pickup  truck. 

Other displays include: Subaru Loves Pets, Padnos Kids Ride & Drive, Crushed Car from Padnos,  Consumers Energy and the Precision Metal Forming Association.  

The 27th Annual Michigan International Auto Show, hosted by the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association, is one of  14 consumer expositions produced by ShowSpan Inc., in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1945, ShowSpan – a Studio  C Company – is the largest producer of consumer shows in the Midwest. 

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