2025 EVENT RECAP
Thanks for helping make Pistons for Patriots a roaring success!

236 Vehicles Attended
Largest car show in Albuquerque, NM in 2025
1,766 Spectators & Attendees
Automotive enthusiasts, families, veterans, and collectors.
82 Partners
Non-profits, vendors, sponsors, celebrity guests
15 Non-Profits
Combination of veteran-based, motor related, and local community organizations.
14 Sponsors
Combination of national, regional, and local businesses.
52 Vendors
Combination of commercial & arts and crafts vendors
3 Celebrity Guests
Bill Carlton from MotorTrends Texas Metal, Joe Hernandez the original artists of the 'Lowrider Man' Logo, and Rob Vanderslice celebrity lowrider painter.
$15,000 Raised for our Beneficiary Paws and Stripes
Pistons for Patriots 2025 was more than a car show — it was a full weekend experience celebrating cars, community, and camaraderie. Hosted on the beautiful grounds of Expo New Mexico, attendees enjoyed lush grass, shaded areas, comfortable seating, air-conditioned spaces, and three beer gardens surrounded by dozens of incredible food and State Fair vendors. Families explored hundreds of vehicles, listened to an unforgettable live concert by New Mexico’s own Nosotros, and danced to music from an amazing DJ throughout the weekend. The event concluded with a huge drive-through awards ceremony, bringing energy and excitement to every corner of the show.

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