ROD RUN
TO THE END OF THE WORLD
Carly and Steve Brogren own this amazing 1939 Lincoln Zephyr, winner of the the Beach Barons Choice trophy for 2017. — BONNI HILDRERMAN PHOTO
eptember is synonymous with the Rod
Run and the 35th edition promises to be
better than ever as about 1,000 vintage
automobiles will again congregate at
Wilson Field east of Ocean Park for the
car show the Beach Barons started more
than three decades ago.
Registration begins Friday, Sept. 7 at
9 a.m., and continues throughout the
weekend for cars 1986 and earlier.
Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 for the general public to
view the show and shine.
On Friday, Sept. 7, plan to attend the fun Slow Drags at the Port
of Ilwaco, which start at 4 p.m.
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The Beach Barons will again be selling Rod Run T-shirts,
sweatshirts and hats to the sounds of DJ music from the ‘50s and
‘60s. Open to spectators and participants will be
T-shirt and hat sales, Brick-It engine timing, the Nostalgia Booth,
engine-raffle ticket sales, a mini-swap meet and a variety of
vendors with food and drinks, car products and crafts.
Trophy judging will conclude at 2 p.m. Saturday. At 4:30 p.m.,
show participants will cruise north to Oysterville, over to Surfside
and then south toward Long Beach. People would be well-advised
to plan their personal driving needs around sharing the road with
the vintage vehicles Saturday afternoon and evening. On the other
hand, putting a comfortable chair along side the road is a great to
enjoy the constant parade of amazing cars.
On Sunday, Sept. 9, gates will open at 8 a.m. with a treasure
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hunt starting at 9 a.m. DJs will be spinning great tunes, and trophies
will be presented at 2 p.m.
Spectator gate fees are $5 per person, with children 12 and
under admitted free. Active duty service members with proper ID
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are admitted for no charge. Parking will be available at a few
properties nearby.
More information on the Beach Barons and the Rod Run is
available on the club’s website: www.beachbarons.com or
call 360-665-3565.