High Performance Expo (HPX) completed its initial three-day run as the industry’s newest motorsports and performance-related trade show. Held June 3-5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, the event featured three days of supplier exhibits, education sessions, racer appearances, product demonstrations and market discussions.
“As we wrap up the final day of the inaugural High Performance Expo, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us in Charlotte,” show officials noted in a press release. “From exhibitors and sponsors to attendees and media partners, your energy and passion fueled three days of unparalleled innovation and connection in the high-performance automotive aftermarket.”
Calling the first year event a “resounding success,” organizers have announced HPX 2026 will take place June 2-4, 2026, again in Charlotte. “We heard from countless attendees that this show delivered the most actionable insights they’ve seen all year,” the release stated. “Our goal was to unite our industry’s brightest minds under one roof, and you made that happen.”
A photo gallery shows some of the people, events and vehicles that participated.
Inside the 2025 High Performance Expo
The HPX Swag Shop offered inaugural show merch including T-shirts, hats and more.
Daren Poole-Adams Racing revealed a modified, first-of-its-kind Toyota Supra NHRA stock eliminator car with HPX branding featuring a B58 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine.
Antron Brown, driver of the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster for AB Motorsports in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, shared thoughts on racing/supplier partnerships and highlighted a few life lessons during an appearance at the HPX Theater Powered by ENGINE PRO.
Quantum Machinery Group displayed a dragon made from metal auto parts in its booth near the entrance to the show.
A modern adaptation of Richard Petty’s “Outlaw” was on display. Built by Petty’s Garage, the 885-hp Dodge Charger Hellcat is part of a Dream Giveaway fundraiser to support New Beginnings Children’s Home.
A quick peek under the hood lets everyone know this is a Petty original.
Several cars that participate in Tour DeLux Rally events in the Southeast were on hand to inspire attendees to hit the road.
Among the rally cars in attendance was a well-preserved Chrysler Prowler owned by Steven Koss.
A Whelen Modified Series racer was out front of the Whelen booth.
A clean 1964 AMC Rambler helped draw attention to the American Racing Headers booth.
Representatives of Hendrick Motorsports demonstrated to Wednesday’s attendees what skilled teams would be up against the next day when competing in the Hendrick Motorsports Engine Builder Challenge during the final day of HPX.
A vehicle display area at the center of the HPX show floor included a matte black Pontiac Firebird.
A Chevrolet “Donkmaster” displayed at HPX featured a far-forward exhaust outlet and a ‘chute.
A red-and-black, rally-ready Mercedes-Benz was part of the HPX vehicle display area.
A Roush Ford Performance engine was spotlighted on a stand in the Daido Metal USA booth.
This student-built UTV in the SAE Carolina booth represents the learning opportunities and career prospects the motorsports community has to offer the next generation of gearheads.