Vista Rod Run 20 / Smokin' Q Classic:
August 1 and 2, 2009
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


 

The Vista Village Business Association announces the 20th Annual Vista Rod Run and a Smokin' Q Classic. a California State Championship Barbeque Competition sanctioned by the Kansas City barbeque Society. The BBQ Competition will begin on Friday, July 31 with judging and awards on Saturday, August 1st. The public will also have an opportunity to participate in the "Taste of Barbeque" to sample the championship recipies.

On Sunday, August 2nd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can experience one of the largest car shows in the San Diego area as well as one of Vista's biggest community events. Car lovers will be drooling over more than 300 of the finest hot rods around. Rod Run entry form and Rod Run Vendor Application

This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Girls Inc. of San Diego.
 
Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, Best Upholstery, Best Paint, Best Graphics, Mayor’s Choice, People’s Choice, Longest Distance, Club Participation, Best Woodie, Best Custom Motorcycle and others.

Music will be provided on a stage by the fountain in the corner of Main Street and Michigan Avenue .

Last year’s sponsors include the City of Vista , The Transmission Source, Advanced Collision Repair & Tow Inc., Certified Transmission, Chipotle, SandL Graphics, Toyota of Escondido, Kenny's Kar Klinic, Saturn of West 78, Krikorian Theater and West Escondido Automotive & Transmission.

Vista Village Business Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Downtown Vista through the implementation of the four-point program of the National Main Street Center .  For more information visit  www.vvba.org  or call 760/414-9391.

Rod Run entry form and Rod Run Vendor Applicaiton


Rod Run 19 was a big success in 2008

Vista's Rod Run 19 was another huge success! We couldn't have done it without the support of our sponsors, the spectators and especially all the folks who came down to show their beautiful cars and trucks! Next time you patronize one of our sponsors, take a moment to thank them for supporting us!

Best of Show

Sponsored by Certified Transmission

Barry Penn

1932 Ford Roadster

Best Upholstery

Sponsored by 1 Day Shoe Repair

Kyle Haldi

1955 Chevy Belair

Longest Distance

Sponsored by Antique on Main street

Tod Xelowski
Drove his 1966 Mustang from Chandler, AZ

Best Woodie

Sponsored by Pepper Tree Frosty

Ricky Brown
1932 Ford Woody

Best Graphics

Sponsored by John Shakarian Jeweler

David Kuhn
1923 Ford T Buckett

Best Paint

Sponsored by Dura Paint

Dwayne & Martha Richardson
1953 Ford F-100

Mayor's Choice

Sponsored by Casa Linda Restaurant

Copper Jack
1956 Ford pick up

People’s Choice

Sponsored by The Transmission Source

Travis Murray
1966 VW Baja Bug

Best Custom Motorcycle

Sponsored by First Cut Demos

Ghetto Choppers
2003 Harley Davidson FXDL

Best Original (Non Restored)

Sponsored by North County Graphics

David Henderson
1970 Chevy Chevelle

Club Participation

Sponsored by Toyota of Escondido

Country Gents

Best Import

Sponsored by VVBA

Mel & Tina Muzio

1959 Jaguar MK II

Best Ford

Sponsored by Pacific Family Chiropractic

Raymond Neff
1926 Ford Roadster

Best Chevy

Sponsored by Altura Paint Center

Greg Taylor
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

Best Mopar

Sponsored by VVBA

Bob White
1967 Ply Cuda

Best Mustang

Sponsored by VVBA

Barry Walker
1967 Shelby GT 500

Most Unique

Sponsored by Allen's Alley Cafe

Desiree Price
1950 Studebaker Starlight

Best Muscle Car

Sponsored by Free Builders Supply

Kelly Wise
1970 Chevelle SS

Oldest Car

Sponsored by VVBA

Robert Conrad
1918 Ford T Buckett

Best Restored (Modified)

Sponsored by VVBA

Dough Welch
1955 Chevy Belair

Best Retored (Original)

Sponsored by VVBA

Phil Pratt
1956 T-Bird

Best Camaro

Sponsored by VVBA

Eric Motier
1968 Camaro

Best Flames

Toyota of Escondido

Richard Hubble
1928 Ford

 

What is Rod Run?

The Vista Rod Run has been an annual event in the City of Vista for 19 years. It's main goal is to attract people to the revitalized downtown area and to provide funds for a local charity, which rotates on a yearly basis. This years charity is San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation. Rod Run has live bands and there are numerous restaurants located downtown.

If you have any pictures of past Rod Runs, send them to us HERE! We'll put them on the site and give you photo credits!