Goodguys set for 36th All American Get-Together

The Alameda County Fairgrounds are ready to be taken over by classic car and hot rod fanatics this weekend as the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association’s 36th All American Get-Together returns to Pleasanton.

The season-opening car show will bring more than 3,000 hot rods, custom cars, classic cars, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles from throughout the years — all American-made and -powered — for the two-day showcase event.

The Get-Together also features large car displays, a giant swap meet, cars-for-sale corral, entertainment, exhibits, AutoCross racing Nitro Thunderfest, burn-out competition, kids’ zone and more.

“What started 35 years ago in March 1983 in Northern California is still true today: Goodguys events are all about cars … driving them, showing them, and hanging out with other car guys,” Goodguys officials said ahead of the event.

One of the highlights is the indoor display of custom cars competing for the Goodguys/Street Rod Headquarters 2018 Custom of the Year Award, which is open to vehicles made between 1936-72 of all styles and genres, from traditional to modern to radical.

Two-wheel creativity and craftsmanship will also be showcased with Arlen Ness Motorcycles on hand with 15-20 of their choppers and bikes, including Mach Ness powered by a gas turbine helicopter engine. There will be a stable of customized bikes from Padilla Custom Designs, and various other motorcycles on display throughout the weekend.

Deadend Magazine will again present its lowrider display.

For hot-rodders in the crowd, the vendor midway will feature multimillion-dollar custom big rig tractor trailers offering parts and accessories to budding hot rodders and do-it-yourselfers.

“Having the chance to interact directly with manufacturers has long been an appealing aspect of Goodguys events,” Goodguys officials said. “Throw in a giant used car parts swap meet and car corral (world’s coolest used car gathering) and it’s literally auto-utopia for any red-blooded American with motor oil in their veins.”

For those who enjoy the rubber meeting the pavement, Goodguys is presenting its AutoCross competition, a closed performance race course where vehicle and driver test their speed and agility.

New this year, the Get-Together will host the American AutoCross Shootout presented by MotoRad on Sunday, a shootout format with a 16-car field. Qualifying runs will be on Saturday with the shootout on Sunday. The winner and the runnerup from the American AutoCross Shootout will punch their ticket to the Duel in the Desert in Scottsdale, Ariz. in November.

And for the children, the kids’ zone will feature model kits, coloring contests, face-painting, arts and crafts, and other children’s games.

Gates are open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

General admission is $20, with $6 for kids 7-12 years old (kids 6 and under are free). Active or retired military receive $5 off general admission with their military identification card. Alameda County Fairgrounds parking is another $10.

To learn more, visit www.good-guys.com or call 838-9876.

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