The Goodguys West Coast Nationals will be returning to the Pleasanton Fairgrounds for its 20th edition this weekend, starting today.
The event, hailed as the “crown jewel” of all 24 Goodguys events nationwide, is part of the newly announced proclamation by the city of Pleasanton introduced on August 15.
The City Council declared August 21-27 “Goodguys Rod and Custom Association’s Hot Rod Week,” showcasing the Goodguys/Texaco Havoline West Coast Nationals, which is expected to draw more than 3,000 cars from across the U.S. and Canada.
Event highlights include the massive outdoor car show which will display hot rods, customs and classics through 1954 vintage, and an outdoor midway, as well as air-conditioned buildings, with more than 300 performance automotive companies to answer consumer questions and provide technical support. There will be a swap meet and a “Cars for Sale Corral,” live entertainment throughout the weekend, including “The House Rockers,” The Pendletons” and “Daddy O,” and a toy car exhibit and arts and crafts center.
As part of the 20th anniversary celebration, Goodguys has invited all former signature award winners from the event’s first 20 years to come back on Saturday, August 26 and will have a special fireworks show to light up the night sky that evening.
In addition, Goodguys will be honoring hot rod hero Vic Edelbrock of Los Angeles. After taking over the family’s performance automotive company following the death of his father in 1962, Edelbrock is the world’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket speed parts and will be at the show Saturday morning to participate in a question and answer forum.
More than 65,000 spectators are expected to attend. Event hours are Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. General admission for adults is $15. Tickets for seniors 60 and older are $12 and children 7-12 are $6. Fairgrounds parking is $8.
–by Jackie Pugh
