![]() Pinched: The forward chassis has been narrowed to match the grille shell. Peaked: There is a molded accent seam on the hood. Pancaked: The hood has been modified with a lower profile. Lengthened: The car body and/or wheelbase have been modified to be longer than factory stock specifications. Hot rod: A modified car with mechanical improvements, including more horsepower and different wheels and tires. The engine, however, may be stock issue.įrenched: Headlights, taillamps or other exterior parts have been molded into the bodywork. As in past years, the show touts the area’s significant role in California’s post-World War II car-craze era, when Sacramento became known as the “Kustom Capital of the World.”Ĭhanneled: The body has been dropped over the chassis to lower the car.Ĭhopped: The top of the vehicle has been lowered from factory stock specifications for a sleeker look this applies to all body styles.Ĭustom: A vehicle that has an altered physical appearance, with changes to the body, trim and height. Those vehicles will compete for dozens of awards in various classifications. The primary sponsor is O’Reilly Auto Parts.īilled as one of the longest-running indoor car shows in the world, this year’s event will spotlight more than 400 custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles and specialty vehicles from across the nation. Some of the West’s top automotive detailers will be showing off their colorful customized cars Friday through Sunday at the 68th Sacramento Autorama at Cal Expo. 16-18 at the 68th Sacramento Autorama.Įlectric cars aren’t their thing, and most probably they prefer to devote an entire weekend to crafting a perfectly symmetrical 1960s-vintage bumper instead of a night on the town. See, the Sacramento Autorama is emerging as a significant “player” on the indoor car show circuit.Sue and Tad Leach of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, own this 1958 Lincoln Continental convertible, “Maybellene.” An example of the customized cars on the grounds of Cal Expo Feb. You will also find out who is the first ARP West Coast Challenge Series winner and take home a sizable check. Roadsters Father’s Day and West Coast Challengeīe sure to check back in to the Modern Rodding website late-afternoon on Sunday to see who wins each of the major awards. Jeff Hess of Woodland Hills California with his 1956 Olds convertible Cody Walls of Lewes DE 1949 Buick Sedanette Sacramento AutoramaĬody Wall is competing in both the competitions for the Custom d’Elegance and the ARP West Coast Challenge Series. Mitch Kelly of Garden Grove, California with his 1957 Chevy Bel Air Ray Poletti of Seattle Washington with his 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Joe Fredricks of Post Falls, Idaho with his 1958 Chevy Impala Wally Belt of Salem Oregon with his 1933 Ford Roadster Dan Hayes of Tigard, Oregon’s 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster. The 12 Competing In The West Coast Challenge Series Brent Scheider of Pleasanton California with his ‘70 Chevy Chevelle Jerry Logan of Toledo Washington with his 1934 Ford pickup Curt Rardin of Milwaukie Oregon with his 1954 Custom Cobra Scott Cooper of Orland California with his 1926 Ford Model T “tall” pickup Amie and Kelly Gauthier, of Langley British Columbia, Canada, and their 1951 Chevy 1300 pickup. That’s a potential cash total of $40,000! Each of the other events have posted winnings of $5,000 each and from here eventually the West Coast Challenge Series winner can take home an additional $12,500. For example, should an America’s Most Beautiful Roadster or a Slonaker winner compete in the series the winner not only takes home his $12,500 for winning at the Grand National Roadster Show but is now posed to win at each of the other shows. To win each entrant/competitor must enter each show individually. These entrants can also pick up awards and prize money that each of the shows offer themselves. Read More: 2023 Detroit Autorama The Great 8įirst place prize money offered by ARP Fasteners is $12,500, followed by second prize with $6,500, and third prize is $3,500. There will be competition flags given to all the contenders as well as jackets and a special award at the end of the tour. ![]() As such this is sure to make this one of the indoor show series that car owners and builders will want to compete in over the coming years. There is plenty of prize money up for grabs. ![]() To be considered for the competition the competing vehicle must attend at least three of the four shows to qualify. ![]() This is the first year and there are 12 vehicles in competition and will be judged as who is the “Best of the West”. This is a four-show series that starts at the Grand National Roadster Show then goes to Portland Roadster Show, Spokane Speed and Custom show and ends at the Sacramento Autorama. ![]()
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