To celebrate the best high-octane events and venues across North America, a panel of industry experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors have selected nominees for the best rodeos, car shows and attractions, air shows, boat shows, motorsports races, and NASCAR tracks. Now, we need you to vote for your favorites across seven categories.
Voting ends on Monday, April 29 at noon ET, and you can vote once per day, per category.
Click on each category below to vote:
Best Air Show
See top aviation talent at these air shows — Photo courtesy of Bradley Solov / iStock / Getty Images Plus
From late spring through mid-autumn, skies across the United States play host to some of the year’s highest-octane events: air shows. Attending one of these air shows, nominated by an expert panel as the best in North America, lets aviation enthusiasts get up close to a variety of flying machines while watching stunt teams and pilots show off their skills high in the sky. And you don’t have to be an enthusiast to have a good time either!
Which air show would you most like to attend?
Vote: Best Air Show »
Best Attraction for Car Lovers
These 20 attractions are made for car enthusiasts — Photo courtesy of TPopova / iStock / Getty Images Plus
If you’re a car fanatic, the U.S. is packed with places that celebrate these marvels of engineering. From car museums to behind-the-wheel driving experiences, these 20 attractions — nominated by an expert panel — should be on every automobile enthusiast’s bucket list.
Which car-centric attraction would you most like to check out?
Vote: Best Attraction for Car Lovers »
Best Boat Show
Which boat show gets your vote? — Photo courtesy of Alex / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Boat shows in the United States captivate enthusiasts with a showcase of the latest in maritime technology, vessels ranging from personal watercraft to luxury yachts, and a vibrant atmosphere where the boating community comes together.
These 20 events — nominated by an expert panel as the best in the U.S. — offer a unique blend of nautical fun, education, and innovation, often featuring educational seminars, workshops, and engaging demos.
Which show floats your boat?
Vote: Best Boat Show »
Best Car Show
Get up-close with your favorite autos at these car shows — Photo courtesy of Nikada / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Some auto shows look to the past in celebration of classic cars, while others set their sights on the future with cutting edge technology and the latest reveals. Hundreds of these events take place across the nation each year, so we’ve asked an expert panel to help narrow the field by nominating their top 20 picks. Now, we need you to determine the best of the best.
Which car show is your favorite?
Vote: Best Car Show »
Best Motorsports Race
Which of these motorsports races gets your motor running? — Photo courtesy of vm / E+
From Formula One and NASCAR to IndyCar and IMSA sports car racing, motorsports offer high octane thrills in spades, as drivers push themselves and their vehicles to the limits. High speeds, tight corners, and cars just inches apart trying to overtake the competition combine to create a nail-biting experience where high-speed crashes aren’t uncommon.
An expert panel has nominated their top picks for the best motorsports races in the U.S., and now it’s up to you to determine the winner.
Which motorsports race do you look forward to every year?
Vote: Best Motorsports Race »
Best NASCAR Track
Which NASCAR track is your favorite to visit? — Photo courtesy of Jerry Ballard / iStock / Getty Images Plus
For many racing enthusiasts, attending a NASCAR race is a must-do event. The NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series are hosted on tracks scattered across the country, and we want to know which is the best.
An expert panel has nominated their top picks for Best NASCAR Track, and now you can weigh in by voting for your favorite.
Which NASCAR track do you think deserves pole position?
Vote: Best NASCAR Track »
Best Rodeo
See top talent at these rodeos — Photo courtesy of E+ / LifeJourneys
The professional sport of rodeo was born from real cattle herding practices of Spain, Australia, and the Americas. Today, these tests of skill and speed are most closely associated with the American West, though rodeo events are hosted throughout the continent.
An expert panel has nominated their top picks for the best rodeos across the United States, and now we need you to rein in the top 10 by voting for your favorite.
Which rodeo do you think is the best?
Vote: Best Rodeo »
Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on Wednesday, May 8.
