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WHAT:Bike Swap Meet & Hot Wheels Nationals is a free admission, multi-layered and all-ages event to raise funds for a local friend or group in need in the Lincoln community. Funds are raised through exhibitor fees, silent auction, and Hot Wheels races.
2026 recipient: Josh Shear
Josh was involved in a terrible bike/pickup collision in September, and is still recovering after multiple surgeries. He's also the creator of our Hot Wheels track! Funds will go directly to Josh to help ease medical and living expenses until he can fully be back to work.
Please visit his GoFundMe page for more details:
https://gofund.me/008eeca4f
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11:00 am-12:00 pm Swap meet Setup
12:00-3:00 pm Swap meet/Silent Auction/Hot Wheels Race Registration
3:30 pm** Hot Wheels Racing Begins! (More details below)
BIKE SWAP: Here is your chance at great deals on new and used bikes, bike components, clothing, and everything else bike related... or not bike related.
SILENT AUCTION: More info to come! We expect another great silent auction, with 100% of the proceeds going to Josh's cause!
BEER: Zipline will be pouring their fine award winning ales in the exhibitor/brewery area.
FOOD: Who better to feed a hungry group of bicycle lovers than Pepe's Bistro? Pepe will be serving up delicious vegetarian delights from 12:00 pm to 2:30, and Meta Modern will be serving their world class BBQ from 2:30 pm on (or until sold out).
HOT WHEELS NATIONALS: Our all-ages Hot Wheels race will feature *2 CLASSES* in a showdown to see who's car is the fastest in town. It all takes place on our lightning fast custom made Shear MFG race track, with all entry fees going to Josh's benefit. Win prizes! Garner fame and the adoration of your peers! Trophies for the big winners!
-Class 1) STOCK CARS: All cars must be new in box (NIB) to be opened at the event by race personnel. Only individual cars (no trailers or other additional vehicle add-ons allowed). Entry fee - $5 per car
-Class 2) OUTLAW DIVISION!: Back yet again for extra added fun! Cars do NOT have to be in original packaging. Any standard size Hot Wheels or Matchbox car is allowed. Cars can be modified, decorated or otherwise beefed up! Cars must not
damage the track, must fit in the start gate, and fit on the track without interfering in neighboring lanes. No motors allowed, but pretty much anything else goes! Entry fee - $10 per car
**Stock Car races will begin around 3:30 pm. Please have your cars signed up by 3:00 pm, so we have time to prepare everything! Outlaw Division will start shortly after the Stock Car race finishes.
BIKE SWAP EXHIBITOR INFO: Indoor floor space for exhibitors can be purchased in 6' x 8' blocks. Fees are $20 for individuals and $40 for businesses, with 100% of the proceeds going to Josh's fundraiser. Questions and booth registration can be done by emailing: spkhed [at] yahoo [dot] com See less
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Zipline Brewing Co., 2100 Magnum Cir, Lincoln, NE 68522-1027, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
