Radwood Announces Southwest Show for Arizona on October 14th

RADwood began in California in 2017 as a car show that celebrates the raddest generation of cars of the 1980s and 1990s. Since then, RADwood has attracted national attention with shows in SoCal, Philly, Chicago, Detroit, LA, South Florida, and more. Now for the first time, Radwood is coming to Arizona with their inaugural Southwest show on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

RADwood embraces the era of digital dashboards, TURBO engines, and over-the-top cars. Both import and domestic cars and motorcycles are welcome, as long as they are manufactured between 1980-1999.

RADwood events became part of the Hagerty family in 2022, adding to an impressive portfolio of events that includes the California Mille and The Amelia Island Concours.

The event is more than just a car show. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their finest 80s and 90s attire, and that includes roller blades and BMX bikes.

Pre-registration for the Arizona event is $35 for vehicles and $25 for motorcycles. General spectator admission is $20 per person in advance, kids 12 and under get RAD for free! (Entry for General admission will be $25 at the gate and day of). Event to run rain or shine.

The event will be held at Radford Racing School in Chandler from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Radford Racing School
20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

For tickets and additional information, please visit: https://www.radwood.com

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1989-1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati

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If we were to liberate Mesa the way we liberated France we could use this as a parade vehicle for handing out meth

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Hurry before the wiring harness mysteriously loses its copper and the cats walk away.

Source: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5747124012.html

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While digging around the comment areas of various Facebook groups I have determined that the driver was likely not drunk, just trying to show off, with some of the other cars being ‘spotters’ and not civilian traffic. While it’s still incredibly dangerous it’s somewhat relieving to know that at least few precautions were taken. I’m not sure the benefit/risk ratio would have made it worth my while though.