The 22nd annual Fall Automotive Swap Meet & Drag Races returns to Firebird on Saturday, September 26.

Gates open Fri., Sept. 25, for vendor set-up and racer pre-parking starting at noon (or when the line requires us to open). Sat., Sept. 26, opens at 7:30 am for vendors, 9 am for buyers and racing eliminations gets underway at 2 pm.

This event is open to all automotive related items (new, used, barn fresh, you name it). You can sell your car, your truck, your parts, your collectibles and more.

In addition to the annual Automotive Swap Meet, racing will be offered in a variety of Gold Cup classes, along with the popular 100 mph King Kong Runoff and open testing.

Registration is available for the Fall Meet & Races, so reserve your vendor space, race entry or buyer/crew credential to attend this special event.

CLASSES
Super Pro (eighth-mile)
Pro (9.00-13.99, qtr.)
Sportsman (11.60 and slower, qtr.)
Sled/Bike (7.50 – 13.99, qtr.)
Nostalgia (13.99 or quicker, 1986 or older)
Outlaw Street (muffled, DOT or St. Tires)
Street Bike (Street Motorcycles, no wheelie bar, street tire class, no delay box)
Factory Muscle (Detroit brands; 2003 & Newer)
Street Truck (open to muffled Trucks, SUV, etc.)
King Kong 100 MPH Runoff (open to qualifiers, no delay boxes permitted in this class)
Open Testing (morning and afternoon in sessions)

RACE FEES
Super Pro online tech card: $95; Day of: $105
Pro online tech card: $75; Day of: $85
Sled/Bike online tech card: $55; Day of: $65
Sportsman online tech card: $40; Day of: $50
Street Classes (and King Kong) online: $40; Day of: $50
Open Testing (morning and afternoon) online: $75; Day of: $85
Adult Pit-Side Pass online: $13; Day of at gates: $15
Annual permanent number/license online card: $10

SWAP SPACE
10’ x 20’ spot online: $35 ($40 day of event)
We encourage vendor registration (along with buyer, racer and crew entry fees) to be purchased online. Idaho State ST-124 form is required for all vendors. Forms will be available at check in (at front gates).

ADMISSION
Adults: $13 in advance ($15 at gates day of event)
Senior (over 65): $10 ($12 at gates day of event)
Ages 6-12: $5
Ages 5 & under: Free

SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept. 25

  • Swap Set-Up, Space Assignment and Early Bird Racer Parking: Noon*
  • Set-Up day closes at: 6:30 pm
    * note: gates may open earlier Friday should line up of trailers reach highway.

Saturday, Sept. 26

  • Race and Swap Meet Vendor Gates Open: 7:30 am
  • Swap Meet Buyer Gates Open: 9 am
  • Time Trials: 10 am
  • Eliminations: 2 pm
  • Swap Meet continues until: late afternoon
  • Drag Racing continue until: 6:30 pm

If you’ve never attended before, here’s a look back at our Spring Swap Meet & Warm Up that took place at Firebird back in April. Thanks to Derek Bastian with Bastian Productions for put together this exciting flashback to the opening major event of the 2025 Season – crank it up, and…

…ENJOY!!!!

Defending Fall Swap Meet & Drag Racing champions include:

  • 100 MPH King Kong Runoff
    Ashley Reedy
  • Super Pro
    John Shaffer
  • Pro
    Stan Deming
  • Sled/Bike
    Jared Stewart
  • Sportsman
    Shayne Schaefer
  • Nostalgia
    Stephanie Coddens
  • Outlaw Street
    Michael Clement
  • Street Bike
    Liz Micheletty
  • Street Truck
    Miley Raga
  • Factory Muscle
    Ted Porter

Outside Food & Beverage Vendors

Food and beverage vendor participation at the Spring Swap Meet is limited and by prior approval only. Firebird Raceway operates a full-service, family-run food and beverage program on site. Outside vendors may contact the Firebird offices at (208) 938-8986 or by email to inquire about availability and requirements.