The “crown jewel” event of Goodguys’ season — the 38th West Coast Nationals car show — is coming to Pleasanton this weekend.
Created and led by the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the event is set to display 2,500 classic cars, trick trucks, customs, muscle cars, and more at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Specialty vehicles from 1999 or older, including vintage hot rods, chromed lowriders, and street machines are welcomed. Three indoor exhibits will be set up showcasing the Tri-Five Chevy in three model years: 1955, ‘56, and the finned ‘57.
In the week before the show, Goodguys hosted the Gary Meadors Memorial Hot Rod Week with daily road trips around the Bay Area. On Saturday (Aug. 23), a competition for a regional finalist position in the Goodguys Top 12 of the Year Awards will be held. Awards presented by BASF include the Snap-on Muscle Car, Vintage Air Custom Rod, LMC Truck (Early), Scotts Hotrods ‘N Customs Custom, Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine, and Dakota Digital Truck of the Year (Late). 80 other unique awards are available including Roseville Rod & Custom’s Builders Choice Top 10 and six Memorial Awards.
The show’s Auto World Family Fun Zone (with games and crafts for kids and adults) and the free Model Car Take-and-Make should encourage families to come visit the fairgrounds. The Pinstriper’s Brush Bash will feature artists while the Goodguys swap meet will have multiple vintage parts.
Those looking to sell or buy a vehicle of any year, make, or model should also visit the show’s Car 4 Sale Corral all three days of the show.
The Goodguys AutoCross competition races Friday and Saturday, with the qualification for the Fall Shootout title set for Saturday afternoon. Other competitions include the tire-melting Burnout Contest on Saturday and the Summit Racing Nitro Thunderfest exhibition. Meguiar’s All-American Sunday allows every year of American-made or -powered specialty vehicles to enter the show on the autocross track.
Tickets and registration for the 38th West Coast Nationals this Friday through Sunday (Aug. 22-24) can be found at good-guys.com/wcn.
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