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2024
Las Vegas, NV
This is a massive show, but our island style booth definitely stood out from the crowd. With it's inviting appeal and chill aesthetic, show goers and event staff couldn't get enough of the Laid-Back vibe.
2023
Irwindale, CA - Las Vegas, NV - Pomona, CA
Let's cruise the West this time! Even the super-short notice and the buzz of the Holiday Seasons couldn't stop this rolling hot rod show.
Las Vegas, NV
It was an honor to receive our third qualification in four years, and simply amazing to catch-up with so many in our racing family win one place!
Victor City Park, ID
This year 100 vehicles registered for our 14th Annual Laid-Back Car Show! The display of passion and creativity were beyond our expectations.
Portland, OR
Optima's Search For The Ultimate Street Car Challenge at Portland International Raceway was yet another opportunity for our Laid-Back Racing Team to showcase our passion for racing.
Salt Lake City, UT
The 2023 C10 Nationals in Salt Lake City (SLC) proved to be a true blend of relaxation and fun. This highly anticipated event brought together C10 truck enthusiasts from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to unwind and have a great time.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV
We keep going back to LS Fest West because it's so much fun, and this year was no exception!
2022
Las Vegas, NV
The Laid-Back Racing Team was invited to compete at the 2022 Search for the Ultimate Street CarFinals at SEMA Show in Las Vegas. We went head-to-head against some of the baddest street trucks on the planet.
Salt Lake City, UT
The final leg of Optima's 2022 Search for the Ultimate Street Car Challenge really put us to the test. Super-cold track mornings and racing into a brutally sunrise gave way to perfect 70 degree afternoon conditions; unfortunately mechanical failures kept the Racing Team busy.
Victor, ID
The 6th Annual Swap Meet & Car Show may have been our most relaxed yet! The perfect mix of chill people, fun vendors, awesome cars, tasty food and live music combined with temperatures in the mid 70's made for the perfect day at The Raceway.
Victor, ID
2023 brought a record turnout at the 13th Annual Laid-Back Car Show & Car Cruise! We were blown away with the amazing variety displayed by our 105 show & shine participants.
Sonoma, CA
Leg 2 of the 2022 Optima Search at Sonoma Raceway was simply amazing. The beautiful venue was as fun to race as it was scary; elevation changes and blind sections challenged even the seasoned racing veterans.
Las Vegas, NV
The weather wasn't on our side for the morning session of Day 1, but things cleared up by noon and the fun began.
2021
Las Vegas, NV
Our driver, Hondo, and the Laid-Back Crew earned a ticket to compete at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational! Las Vegas is always fun but even more so when racing is involved.
Las Vegas, NV
Looks like the SEMA Show was on again for 2021 and we were there scooping up all the action.
Bowling Green, KT
Champaign,IL
We've been long-hauling the HRPT for a decade now, and this event is keeps proving to be our favorite. All of the enthusiasm bottled-up due to last year's Tour cancelation spilled-over with good times, cramming 7 days of automotive madness into 5 days!
Reno, NV
It was an excellent week of classic hot rods, muscle cars, live entertainment, and mingling in the summer heat. This year's event was so big and busy, there's really no way that we could cruise around to see it all.
Victor, ID
The 12th Annual Laid-Back Car Show at City Park in Victor held our largest turnout yet, with over 80 registered participants and hundreds upon hundreds of spectators!
Tooele, UT
This was our 3rd Optima event of the 2021 season and a 1st appearance for us at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele, Utah. It's an awesome complex and we hope the series returns there next season!
Las Vegas, NV
This was our first time attending and this amazing gathering! Hundreds of participants entertained thousands of automotive enthusiasts in the warmth of the Nevada sun.
Chandler, AZ
The first annual P.T.T.S. West at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park was a massive success. Over 50 teams brought their best pro-touring trucks and autocross driving skills to the track.
Las Vegas, NV
It was the 2021 season opener in Las Vegas! We're stoked for all the possibilities of our 2nd season using all the knowledge from our 1st.
Moultrie, GA
We're so excited to see everyone really soon! Join us on Friday February 5th and Saturday February 6th, 2021, and be sure to visit the Laid-Back booth and see Tony to get your official event t-shirt.
2020
Glendale, AZ
It was our first time attending as an official vendor at Dino's Git Down. We had a blast seeing old friends and making new ones at the 10th Anniversary of this all-Chevy bonanza!
Anaconda, MT
Our 4th Annual automotive even at Lost Creek Raceway in Anaconda, Montana, was tons of fun! The right combination of cool people, hot rods, and fantastic weather brought smiles for miles.
Victor, ID
We adjusted the 11th Annual Laid-Back Car Show at City Park, Victor, Idaho, this year to fit the circumstances. Instead of canceling, we modified the event into the first Laid-Back Loop Car Cruise: 2020 Covid Edition.
