GREAT AMERICAN ROAD RALLY
The "GARR" Show And HCC Grand opening celebration
1st Annual GREAT AMERICAN ROAD RALLY & CUSTOM CAR SHOW2026 Rally Hosted by HARD Corp Customs2027 Rally will be hosted by: The GARR Foundation
(501(c)(3) nonprofit in formation)Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
With follow on GRAND OPENING EVENT at HARD Corp Customs
at
2215 W. Vermijo Avenue, Old Colorado City from ** NOON to 5pm GIVEAWAY at 5pm at HCC!**
Top Prize: $1500.00 Voucher for Labor & Parts at HCC!
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
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### Event Highlights ###300+ modern custom, classics, hot rods, exotics, overlanders, lowriders, club cars, dealership flagships, and collection builds! It's a rolling cruise-in, in true American style, a National Event. A rolling car show...that doesn't impede traffic. We're just having a short show, then going for a cruise and coming back to Old Colorado City and surrounding establishments, with a shop visit and 4th of July Party with some fireworks to close out the day! Independence Day!!!
The Route:
Rolling cruise-in and extended rally from (6385 Commerce Drive, CO Springs), to historic Colorado Ave. We'll first go down I-25 to Garden of the Gods, and to 30th Street, to Uintah. Through Old Colorado City, turning right on 22nd Street, to 2215 W. Vermijo, passing our shop, and then back onto Colorado Ave, all the way to Manitou Springs. Some folks will want to turn around at the Serpentine Road turn around, some will go on, to the Winding Road Rally. The true GARR. To America's Mountain, every 4th of July.
You can go up the mountain, or just come back to Old Colorado City, or Manitou Springs for a cruise-in to your favorite local spot that's open on the 4th! At NOON, you should be walking or getting a ride to the shop for the NOON-5pm GARR Party. Take the US24 route back into Colorado Springs, taking the 26th Street exit to Vermijo, to get to the shop. There are parking lots located on our map, that are within 2 blocks of the shop.
The Party is at 2215 W. Vermijo Ave. this year, at the HARD Corp Customs shop, formerly Steve Mills Racing and ACR.Optional Winding Road Rally along Hwy 24, to the Pikes Peak Highway Toll and Turnaround for those who want more miles, mountain views, or want to visit America's Mountain on America's Birthday every year! A new tradition! A new place to be with friends on the Fourth Of July!
---For 2026 we will giveaway $2000.00 in parts, labor, memberships and other giveaways by our Sponsors!!!
For 2027!! Something truly special. ### 🎖️ Great Americans Award Ceremony Honoring 10 local heroes live at the Veterans Signature Banner
(2 Veterans • 2 Olympians • 2 Police • 2 Fire Fighters/EMT • 2 Active Duty Soldiers) ###20 Garrrrrr! Trophy Categories including Best of Show, Best Veteran Built, and a special PIRATE/PATRIOT SHIP "G'ARR Car" category, “just for fun”, you can register anything you have for the GARR build-off awards. If you have something that runs, and looks pirate and/or patriot themed, enter to WIN! All winners at the morning show, will be INVITED TO PARK AT HCC for the Annual GARR Party. We have room for 50 Cars, to be on display every year for the general public to walk through our turnaround lot, around the shop, to see all of the WINNERS of the SHOW.
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### Veteran & Community Focus ###
FOR 2027 WE HAVE BIG PLANS (if you'd like to help for the 2027 show please contact us)
- **Veteran-Owned Businesses ** on Vendor Row
- Massive Veterans Signature Banner — centerpiece backdrop where 4ID, 10th Group soldiers, veterans, and active duty sign live on-site
- 30% of every sponsorship dollar donated directly through the GARR Foundation:
• Split among the 10 local veteran nonprofits present on-siteAll registrations limited to 300 vehicles, all registrations for 2026 will be considered for 2027 show also.
We can only fit about 300 cars in the parking lot, and there is VERY LIMITED parking for the Grand Opening event. We suggest parking in OCC, and walking a few blocks to the shop.Veterans & First Responders = always FREE and get 1 free giveaway ticket per person
For 2026 Show Non-Veteran entry is only $20.00 per vehicle. Which includes 1 giveaway ticket per vehicle
Giveaway tickets can be purchased for $10.00 each. Maximum 3 tickets per person at the PARTY ENTRY
** All giveaways are given out at 5pm at HARD Corp Customs you have to be present at 5pm to win
2027 Non-veteran entry = $55 ($75 if registered within 30 days of the show; if space is available)
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### Sponsorship Tiers for 2027
4 tiers available — Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze
20+ sponsors expected. All sponsors receive marketing packets, banners, and incentives based on level. (PURCHASE A SPONSOR TICKET after Registration Submission on our website)
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### Spectator InfoFree spectator entry
Parking: Adjacent to Colorado Ave, Parking lots + nearby street parking.Scan the QR code for the full route map & safety briefing. Or go to https://garrshow.org/#rules
---Join us for the 1st Annual Inaugural
GREAT AMERICAN ROAD RALLY & CUSTOM CAR SHOWLet’s celebrate America’s 250th in true Garrrrrr! style — with wheels, patriotism, and respect for those who served.Presented by HARD Corp Customs, Our Platinum Sponsors & the GARR FoundationThank You for Supporting Our Disabled Veterans and First Responders!
#GARRshow #GreatAmericanRoadRally
The Rally Route
A Cruise-in, to the Clouds
We designed “THE ROUTE” with the businesses along Colorado Avenue and in Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs in mind, each individual Chamber of Commerce will benefit every year from the event. Even though we’re running on a holiday, mornings along this stretch from Colorado Springs to Manitou Springs have historically been very light on traffic before noon.
This is a true cruise-in style rolling rally — not a closed convoy. Normal local traffic will continue to flow and will naturally mix in with the participants, just like the famous Woodward Dream Cruise. Cruisers receive a clear pre-event safety briefing and are instructed to keep speeds safe, allow local cars to merge, and never block access.To protect everyone:We will have paid professional traffic control in 2027 for this event, we don't estimate a large turnout for 2026 but if there is, please adhere to all rules of the road, especially at the start and at the designated turnaround zones.
Clear instructions for cruisers to exit the route by 1:30 PM, so regular traffic can resume normally for the rest of the day.
Optional Winding Road Rally extension for those who want more miles, and a 40 Minute+ Driving Experience.Our goal is simple: create a fun, family friendly, low-impact parade that brings spectators out to sit in front of their favorite shops, restaurants, and businesses to cheer on the cars and enjoy the patriotic atmosphere. More eyes on the route = more foot traffic and business for the hardworking local spots that open up on the morning of the 4th.
This careful planning keeps cruisers safe, spectators safe, and helps turn a normally quiet holiday morning into a memorable celebration for the entire community.
Scan or Click on the QR Code to see The Route
INFORMATION
CONTACT US
Are you interested in applying to be a Sponsor, Dealer, Club or Show Partner? Send us your info. We'll contact you soon.Sponsorship portal:
[https://www.hardcorpcustoms.com/pages/garr-registration-sponsor]
Registered Vehicles Safety Briefing
Safety Briefing and Rules of the Rally
To enter your vehicle in the show and participate in the cruise you MUST:#1. Bring a valid state-issued driver’s license or ID card from the DMV (physical copy — digital versions not accepted). This will be checked during registration and again at parade staging.#2. All drivers must be 18 years or older and possess a valid state-issued driver’s license/ID.
Your vehicle must be currently registered, roadworthy, properly insured, and display valid license plates (or approved temporary/special event plates if applicable).#3. No excessive exhaust deletes, unsafe modifications, or vehicles leaking fluids.#4. All participants (including passengers) must wear seatbelts at all times while moving.Cruise-In Rules – Drive Safe & Respect the Route#5. Obey all traffic laws — posted speed limits, stop signs, traffic signals, and right-of-way.
Maintain safe following distance of 2 car lengths (10m). Do not block driveways, crosswalks, or business access if possible.#6. Allow local traffic to merge and pass naturally — this is a cruise-in, not a parade convoy.#7 No burnouts, donuts, excessive revving, or reckless driving anywhere on the route.#8. Use turn signals, stay in your lane, and watch for pedestrians and spectators.#9. If you need to exit the route early, do so safely and follow the posted return instructions.Event Flow & TimingStaging and show begins at 8:30 AM at 6385 Commerce, Colorado Springs, CO.
Pre-cruise safety briefing and ID/vehicle check at staging and show winners selected before cruise. Engine start and rolling from 11:00 AM from start location to I-25. To the Garden of the Gods, down Colorado Ave through Old Colorado City to Manitou Springs.NOTE Cruisers are asked to clear the main route by 1:30 PM so normal traffic can resume for the rest of the holiday.Emergency & General SafetyIn case of emergency, pull over safely, turn on hazard lights, and call 911.
Keep your phone accessible but do not use it while driving.
Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and watch for changing weather.
Respect all volunteers, law enforcement, and paid traffic control personnel.By registering and participating, you agree to follow these rules. Violations may result in removal from the event without refund. Our top priority is the safety of participants, spectators, veterans, and the community we’re honoring on America’s 250th Birthday.Let's make this a show and rally to remember!!!