Detroit’s Autorama car show caters to car enthusiasts and showcases diverse aspects of the automotive industry. The annual show offers awards to inspire future professionals and attracts sponsors and media, including the coveted Ridler Award.

Since its debut at the 1964 Detroit Autorama, the Ridler is one of the country’s most prestigious automotive awards that concerns custom and hot rod car owners and builders. Given annually to an exceptional vehicle that falls under strict “never been shown before” guidelines, the folks who win this prize become members of a very elite group.