2024 Dates & Times
Exhibitors are allowed in the Exhibition Hall at 9am each day.
53rd Annual
Birmingham, AL
Friday, February 2nd:
3pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 3rd:
10am – 9pm
Sunday, February 4th:
10am – 6pm
Entry Form
Please read all 4 pages of the Entry Form. They contain important information & details about the show, setup policies & competition.
Fill out the Entry Form online & print, sign & mail it in. Items in red are Mandatory & must be filled out.
Make checks payable to McLean Motorsports Productions
Mail your Entry Form, Fee & Photos to:
McLean Motorsports Productions
2107 N. Grande View Ln.
Alabaster, AL 35114
Move In
On your application, please select the time range that works best for you.
We work very hard to coordinate your move in time based on your selection. You will receive a specific move in time via email before move in day. Please show up at your assigned time. The show comes together like a puzzle. If you are early, we will not be ready for you. You will have to wait & will make it more difficult for others who are on time to make in to their space. If you are late, we will not be ready for you. You will have to wait & will make it more difficult for others who are on time to make in to their space.
If you bring a a trailer into the building, the MAXIMUM unload time until the trailer MUST exit the building is 1 hour. Unload your vehicle & display into your space, then take your trailer to the trailer lot. You can return to finish setting up your display. Do not leave your trailer in the building while you completely set up your display.
Electrical Service
If your display uses electricity it must be rented directly from the Convention Center. The Convention Center will have a Service Desk set up next to our Show Registration area on Thursday during Move-In. You MUST indicate on your application if your display requires electricity to insure that your vehicle is placed in a spot that is accessible to a power outlet.
You will have to create an account to register for electricity. Creating an account is quick, easy & free. You will be able to log into this same account for future events at the BJCC.
Exhibitors in our Birmingham, AL show can get DISCOUNTED PRICING by pre-registering for electrical service online.
You must register for electrical services before January 12, 2024 to get the discounted rate.
Exhibitor space numbers are not pre-assigned. On the Electrical Order Form, under “Booth Number”, type X1. You will provide your actual space number to the Service Desk on Thursday during Move-In.
Approved 20×20’s receive complimentary electricity. You MUST indicate on your application if your display requires electricity to receive complimentary power.
Directions
You will receive your hall assignment when you receive your Move-In Time. Use these interactive maps for turn by turn directions to your hall’s Load-In Dock at the BJCC.
North & South Halls
BJCC Loading Dock 1
9th Ave N. Birmingham, AL
East Hall
BJCC Loading Dock 4
11th Ave N. Birmingham, AL
Host Hotel
You MUST Book Through This Link To Get The Show Rate
We partner with the Birmingham Sheraton hotel to offer our exhibitors and guests a special show rate of $145 per night + tax. Self-parking at the hotel is $28 per day. The Birmingham Sheraton is directly across the street from the BJCC and connects to the East Exhibition Hall via a sky walk so that guests of the hotel can enter the show without having to encounter street traffic or inclement weather.
Reservations must be made on or before Wednesday, January 17, 2024
*Must book by Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 to get Show Rate
Trailer Parking
FREE trailer parking is available for exhibitors. Space is limited so please park tight. You may leave your tow vehicle connected or disconnect it to use as transportation throughout the weekend, however, if you leave your tow vehicle in the trailer lot it will not be accessible until Sunday evening. Use the interactive map for turn by turn directions to the trailer lot.
Display Requirements
Every vehicle must be surrounded by a display / crowd barrier that includes ground cover underneath the vehicle.
- Most exhibitors use carpet, carpet squares, vinyl or vinyl squares as ground cover.
- The edges of your ground cover must be taped down. Most exhibitors use Duck Tape that matches their ground cover.
- The outer dimensions of your display should be the exact same as your booth size: 10’x10′, 10’x20′ or 20’x20′.
- All 20’x20′ displays must be pre-approved and must include a “Kick Guard”: A solid border along the floor of your display.
Nice displays don't have to be expensive or labor intensive. Here are a few things to keep in mid when designing your display:
- Your display frames your vehicle, much like a framed piece of artwork. A nice display will strengthen a vehicle & a poor display can detract from it.
- Keep your display low so it doesn’t block the view of your vehicle. There is no official requirement, we have found that 6″ to 24″ works well.
- If you are using ropes or chain, your display will need a minimum of one upright stanchion every 10′ (at least 6 stanchions for a 10’x20′ display).
- If you plan on using rope or chain, make sure that your stanchion’s bases are broad enough and heavy enough to support the weight of the rope or chain “pulling” at them. Your display must be stable enough to stand on its own and not fall if bumped by a spectator. Bases can be taped down for extra safety, but do not depend on the tape to hold up the stanchions.
Want to create your own display? Check out the gallery for inspiration.
If you do not have a display and creating one is not possible for you, weekend display rentals are available.
• Rented displays will be “Movie Theater” style ropes & stanchions.
• Rental Displays are available from Veal Convention Services: vealco.com or orders@vealco.com
Competitions
ISCA Competition
The International Show Car Association is an organization of automotive enthusiasts who enjoy building, showing and viewing custom cars, bikes, trucks, imports, competition cars, street machines and antique/restored vehicles. Throughout each annual ISCA Competition, a total cash purse of $85,000.00 will be awarded to ISCA Competition winners.
Show Season
The 2024 ISCA Show Season will run through the weekend of the Championship Finals at the Cincinnati, OH show. For more info visit theisca.com.
Membership
Everyone that shows in an ISCA sanctioned event automatically becomes an ISCA member. There is a $50 registration fee per car to enter in the show.
Championship Categories
Championships will be awarded for the following categories: Custom, Rod, Truck, Restored and Street Machine Comp.
Qualifying
To qualify for the ISCA Championship Finals, an exhibitor must win 1 Best or 2 Outstanding in Category Award in at least 4 ISCA shows.
Changes & Modifications
Championship competitors will not be allowed to make changes or modifications to their vehicle before the Championship.
More Information
For any questions about the ISCA contact Janet Bires, General Manager of ISCA at: (248) 371-1600 or contact her by email: jbires@theisca.com
Rule Book
This is a brief summary of the ISCA competition. For a complete list of all ISCA competition rules & regulations, view the Rule Book here.
GoldStar Street Series Competition
The GoldStar Street Series is a competition exclusive to MotorSports Productions’ World of Wheels. We began this competition in 1997 in response to the many inquires we had about showing daily street driven vehicles at our indoor events. The GoldStar Street Series competition does not judge the undercarriage or trunk of a vehicle. Only the paint, body, and interior are judged. In addition, vehicles are not penalized because of minor road wear which cannot been seen by the casual observer.
Classification
The vehicles are classed and placed in categories by ISCA Judging Officials. The classes & categories are similar to ISCA classifications.
Awards
GoldStar Street Series winners and runners up will be awarded GoldStar Trophies. GoldStar is not a part of the ISCA competition.
If you are not sure which competition is right for you, we would encourage you to compete in ISCA Competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work very hard to coordinate your move in time based on your selection. Please show up at your assigned time. The show comes together like a puzzle. If you are early, we will not be ready for you. You will have to wait & will make it more difficult for others who are on time to make in to their space. If you are late, we will not be ready for you. You will have to wait & will make it more difficult for others who are on time to make in to their space.
If something comes up and you need to change your move in time, please contact us before hand & let us know. We will work with you & arrange a new time that works for everyone.
Yes! You will be able to pull in close to your space & unload your vehicle & display.
If you bring a a trailer into the building, the MAXIMUM unload time until the trailer MUST exit the building is 1 hour. Unload your vehicle & display into your space, then take your trailer to the trailer lot. You can return to finish setting up your display. Do not leave your trailer in the building while you completely set up your display.
Due to heavy congestion & traffic during move in, parking on the dock, even for a short time, is not permitted. FREE Trailer Parking is provided to all exhibitors.
The Loading Dock is controlled by the Convention Center & will actively be receiving deliveries throughout the weekend. The World of Wheels does not have the authority to allow exhibitor parking on the Dock. Any unauthorized vehicles or trailers parked on the dock will be subject to ticketing or towing at the owner’s expense.
The Loading Dock is controlled by the Convention Center & will actively be receiving deliveries throughout the weekend. The World of Wheels does not have the authority to allow exhibitor parking on the Dock. Any unauthorized vehicles or trailers parked on the dock will be subject to ticketing or towing at the owner’s expense.
We are bound by the BJCC’s guidelines which state: “Animals are not permitted inside the venues of the BJCC with the exception of service animals in accordance to the ADA title II and III Law.” Read more about the ADA title II and III Law at The ADA’s Service Animal Page. You can read all of the BJCC’s guidelines by visiting The BJCC Accommodations Page & the BJCC Know Before You Go Page.
The Concession Stands at the top & bottom of the escalator will be open for a couple of hours on Thursday during lunch time. They will have a simple menu including snacks, drinks & hot dogs. There is a Subway Sandwiches & a restaurant in the Sheraton Hotel as well as several restaurants 1 block down at Uptown Birmingham.
Move Out will begin after the show is closed & spectators have been cleared from the building. We will make announcements & let you know when you may begin taking down your display. By order of Birmingham Fire Codes, no cars will be allowed to crank up until the Loading Dock roll up doors have been raised. When the doors come up, vehicles that are being driven out are allowed to exit first. Once the “drivers” have exited the building, small trailers are allowed in & then large trailers after that. There is no need to be in a impatient or in a rush; Move Out goes pretty quickly & the show floor will be empty within a few hours.
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About Us
The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels are indoor shows featuring Hot Rods, Race Cars, Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Imports, and Motorcycles presented in creative displays. The vehicles are in competition based on condition, design, detail of finish and workmanship. These events are sanctioned by the International Show Car Association. They are part of a national competition in conjunction with other ISCA sanctioned shows across the U.S. and Canada.
In the upcoming show season, McLean Motorsports Productions will produce four automotive events:
Fall Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts & Orange Beach Freedom Fest
October 6 & 7, 2023
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 5, 6 & 7, 2024
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 2, 3 & 4, 2024
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts
April 25, 26 & 27, 2024
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Meet The Team
Adam McLean
President, CEO
Crystal McLean
Vice President
Sonny McLean
Advisory Board
Deborah McLean
Advisory Board