3/25/2026
Museum of American Speed Hosts 4th Annual Wheel Hub Live, Showcasing World-Class Custom Cars May 22–23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lincoln, NE – The Museum of American Speed will host the 4th Annual Wheel Hub Live on May 22–23, bringing together some of the world’s most exceptional custom-built vehicles for a two-day automotive showcase.
Featuring the top custom builds seen in Wheel Hub Magazine, Wheel Hub Live offers enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience these vehicles up close and in person. Join us for a weekend full of cruising, cool cars, and great local venues. The previous year’s drew over 5,000 specialty vehicles and spectators throughout the weekend.
Featuring the top custom builds seen in Wheel Hub Magazine, Wheel Hub Live offers enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience these vehicles up close and in person. Join us for a weekend full of cruising, cool cars, and great local venues. The previous year’s drew over 5,000 specialty vehicles and spectators throughout the weekend.
New for 2026 – The Wheel Hub Cup
This year introduces the Wheel Hub Cup, a premier competition where select display vehicles will compete for a total cash purse of $100,000, raising the stakes and bringing out the best of the best.
“This is going to bring out a lot of competition, and spectators will get a rare chance to see some of the best cars being built today in person – the cars are absolute works of art,” said Tim Matthews, curator of the Museum of American Speed.
“The only thing cooler than seeing these cars featured in Wheel Hub Magazine is seeing them in person,” said Stephen Kim, Wheel Hub Magazine publisher.
“This is going to bring out a lot of competition, and spectators will get a rare chance to see some of the best cars being built today in person – the cars are absolute works of art,” said Tim Matthews, curator of the Museum of American Speed.
“The only thing cooler than seeing these cars featured in Wheel Hub Magazine is seeing them in person,” said Stephen Kim, Wheel Hub Magazine publisher.
Event Schedule
Friday, May 22 - Wheel Hub Live Reliability Run
Cost: $65 per person
Saturday, May 23 – Wheel Hub Live + Cars & Coffee
No Registration Required Free to Attend!
The event will be held rain or shine.
Cost: $65 per person
- 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Join the Wheel Hub Live crew and cruise to the best hot rod destinations in Nebraska
- Access with tag/wristband/ticket to SAC Museum, Victory Lane, optional No Coast Custom and Rod Shop and CAL Automotive Creations shop tours, along with the Museum of American Speed open touring
- Lunch is included from local food vendors, and dinner at the Museum of American Speed
Saturday, May 23 – Wheel Hub Live + Cars & Coffee
No Registration Required Free to Attend!
- Cars and Coffee is free to attend
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wheel Hub exhibits throughout the Museum of American Speed
- Show vehicle participants receive two complimentary museum passes
- Wheel Hub Cup Awards Ceremony
- Sponsors include ARP, Griot’s Garage, Speedway Motors, Dakota Digital, and the Nebraska Ethanol Board
The event will be held rain or shine.
Media Contact
Kevin Sander
[email protected]
402-423-5769
Event Questions
Laura Dittmann
[email protected]
402-323-3241
Kevin Sander
[email protected]
402-423-5769
Event Questions
Laura Dittmann
[email protected]
402-323-3241
About Museum of American Speed
The Museum of American Speed is a nonprofit attraction located in Lincoln, Neb. Founded in 1992 by the “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith family, the Museum of American Speed was formed to present a continuous chronology of automotive Racing Engine and Speed Equipment development and to preserve, interpret and display items significant in racing and automotive history.
The Museum of American Speed is a nonprofit attraction located in Lincoln, Neb. Founded in 1992 by the “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith family, the Museum of American Speed was formed to present a continuous chronology of automotive Racing Engine and Speed Equipment development and to preserve, interpret and display items significant in racing and automotive history.
