The Otamota Car Show is an attraction for all individuals! Whether you’re a daily driver or gearhead, our goal is to create an environment that facilitates learning through a fusion of Asian and American car culture, and of course fun!
Operational Hours: Hours are subject to change. In a situation where the following information changes and updates, an announcement will be made.
Day
Open
Close
Thurday
12 PM
8 PM
Vendors Only
Friday
9 AM
10 AM
Vendors Only
10 AM
1 AM
Open to Attendees
Saturday
8 AM
10 AM
Vendors Only
10 AM
3 PM
Open to Attendees
Sunday
9 AM
10 AM
Vendors Only
10 AM
1 AM
Open to Attendees
3 PM
4 PM
Vendors Only
Please note that breakdown must be completed between 3 and 4 PM on Sunday.
Attendees will be allowed access to the Car Show between opening and closing hours as specified above. Vendors must wear their Dealers Room membership badge at all times while attending Otakon.
Car Types / Classifications
Classic / Vintage
Older cars of historical interest for collectors value and tend to be restored.
No precisely defined time period usually, vehicles produced 30-40+ years ago.
Itasha
Itashas are generally wrapped and over-decorated with anime, manga, or video game characters.
Itasha is actually a Japanese pun. "Itai" (痛) means painful and "Sha" (車) means vehicle. The name literally means “painful car”— as many think the style is painful on the eyes.
JDM
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market, meaning cars sold primarily in Japan.
Also can describe high-performance Japanese models sold in global markets, including the U.S. and Canada.
Lowrider
Vehicles painted with intricate, colorful designs, rolling on wire-spoke wheels, and a lowered body.
Lowriders are always lowered cars; a lowered car is not always a lowrider. The term describes the class of vehicle, not just the height from the ground.
Street Car, Tuner, or Performance
Modifications to a car to optimize it for higher engine performance and dynamic handling, or other characteristics.
The terms also encompass cosmetic and stylistic changes to personalize vehicles too. Customization can range from functional modifications to visual modifications to alter the aesthetics of the car.
Replica
Copies of famous vehicles designed to resemble the original source material as closely as possible.
Replicas that deviate from the original function or aesthetic are considered “Inspired Vehicles,” a sub-set type of Replica Cars.
Muscle Car
Two-door coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance racing.
Muscle Cars is a very broad term that also include horsepower heavy cars such as dragsters, hotrods, or race cars.
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