R2XPO @NYIAS 2026 RIDES+RIGS Competition and Expo
Welcome back! We are happy to announce that R2XPO is in full swing for 2026 and registration is now open. This is your chance to share your ride or rig on the world stage as we welcome both old and new participants to join us this year at the Jacob Javits Center during NYIAS. We are looking for top-tier builds, so please bring your best, and let’s raise the bar with R2XPO 2026.
r2xpo 2026 updates & upgrades
A new year brings a whole new take on R2XPO. We are proud to announce some more key additions for this year's event.
Sung Kang
Filmmaker and car enthusiast Sung Kang, known for his role as Han in "The Fast and the Furious" film franchise, is bringing a sneak peek of his upcoming film "DRIFTER" to the New York International Auto Show.
Kang wrote, directed and starred in the story of a solitary janitor who finds redemption and belonging through the competitive drifting scene. Coming soon to theaters worldwide, the film reflects his belief that cars can bring people together through creativity and purpose.
Event Details
All the information you need for the event.
When
April 03, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Where
Jacob Javits Convention Center 429 11th Ave., NY, NY 10001
Contact Us
Info@R2XPO.com
The Awards
Last year, awards were given to participants via a public voting system, and we had great success with this system so we would implement it again with some advancements. Stay tuned to R2XPO.COM in which voting will be done via our website.
Hope to hear from you soon and if you feel a friend fits any of the sections above, encourage them to apply!
see you there!
Jacob Javits Convention Center 429 11th Ave., New York, NY 10001