Labor Day weekend 2021 was special, because Vista’s 31st Rod Run graced Historic Downtown Vista. After a year off due to Covid-19, 347 American Classic vehicles lined the streets. Thousands roamed the exhibit in a nice 83 degrees with our Pacific Ocean breeze.
The local restaurants, tap rooms and vendors were the biggest benefactors with everyone visiting their businesses. What a great day for friends, family enjoyment and beautiful cars to admire.
The Camp Pendleton USO was the benefactor of over $1,000 for the 50/50 raffle.
This is the sixth year TJ Crossman of TJ Crossman’s Auto Repair has donated a car to a family or individual that is deserving and needs a break in their life. The very deserving family to receive the ’04 Jeep Cherokee is Elena Lopez and her daughters Yarelli, 18 and Emma, 2 years old from Vista. Congratulations to the Lopez family! Watch the Video for their story.
Hosted by Discover Vista Village and Event Planner Five Star Premier Events.
See you all again next year for the 32nd Vista Rod Run! Date TBD
Best of Show (Trade Craft Farms) Raymond Farmer Ford Mustang Mach I 1970
Best Original Chevy (North County Daily Star) Phil Glorioso Chevy Camaro 1969
Best Muscle Car (B&C Auto) Rex/Marcia Hackelton Chevy Chevelle 1965
Best Young Guns (Oceanside Driveline) Joey Hunter Chevy C-10 1966
Best 1940’s (Vista Historical Society) Daryl Willis Chevy 1946
Best 1950’s (Allen’s Wrench) Erik Morale Chevy Convertible 1950
Best 1930’s (Richer Auto & Truck Electric Co.) Bob Conklin Ford 5w coupe 1932
Best Under Construction (Kenny’s Kar Klinic) Jim Ramsey GMC Rat Rod Truck 1946
Best Original Ford (C&G Early Ford Parts) Fred Matthews Mecury Cougar 1968
Best Custom (Del Mar Blue) Mark Dove Chevy Apache 1959
Best Rad Rod (JR Collision Auto Body) Mark Goodacre Chevy Rat Rod 1931
Best 1960’s (Destiny Innovations) Jim Escarcega Buick Riviera 1965
Best Original Truck (TJ Crossmans Auto Repair) Rodney Nielsen Chevy C-10 1972
Best Flame (Quality Lock & Security Services) Ryan Wood Chevy Styline 1951
Drivers Choice (Peppertree Frosty) Gil Lucero Ford Roadster 1932
Drivers Choice (Public Lemon) David Odell Chevy Kitchen Sink 1941
Drivers Choice (Snap on tools) Curtis Anderson Chevy Chevelle 1968
Drivers Choice (Rick Tessicni) Cathy Storms Volkswagon Bus 1971
Drivers Choice (Autotyme Automotive) Jonell Laxa Lincoln CM 1964
Drivers Choice (Town Square Realty) Dennis Jenkins Chevy 1957
Drivers Choice (Town Square Realty) Nancy Sheets Diamond T-Truck 1914
Drivers Choice (Snap on tools) Michael Neu Chevy Corvette 1963
Drivers Choice (B&C Auto) Saul Rodriguez Chevy Camaro 1969
