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GNY EP.199 | feat. Badger from the Syracuse Nationals
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Badger Previews Syracuse Nationals 2026: Horsepower After Hours, 7,000 Cars, and Family Fun On Good News York, host interviews Brian “Badger,” operations manager for the Syracuse Nationals, described as the largest car show in the Northeast, held July 16–18 at the New York State Fairgrounds. Badger outlined extensive week-of setup logistics involving trailers, tents, generators, electricians, and coordination with a small 6–7 person core team supported by volunteers, local car clubs, and security. He previewed Thursday’s “Horsepower After Hours” kickoff party with $5 after 5 admission, lowrider exhibitions, modern muscle cars on a dyno with Mobile Dyno Masters, a stereo competition, Nitro Row cars, and live music from 80s/90s cover band The Arcade (7:30–9:00). The weekend includes the Wall of Death, celebrity appearances (Russ Bros, Candy Clark), over 7,000 cars, about 90,000 attendees, and family-friendly policies; tickets and info are at syracusenationals.com, with camping at capacity. 00:00 Thursday Night Kickoff 00:24 Meet Badger 00:57 Nationals Dates and Venue 01:23 Behind the Scenes Setup 02:55 What to Expect This Year 04:23 How Big Is It 05:27 Families and Future Fans 06:30 Must See Cars and Displays 08:07 Tickets Registration and Camping 09:19 Wrap Up and Studio Outro

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