car shows with a purpose
Route 66 Car Club hosts two signature car shows to benefit the student scholarship fund. Ticket sales, registration and raffles all help support the next generation of auto paint and repair professionals in their journey to learn the craft. Give back to the local community and make a donation to the Scholarship Fund by purchasing tickets or registering for a car show. Your donation will help us shape tomorrow's workforce, one student at a time.
wild bill’s riverside nationals car Show
The Rubidoux High School student parking lot transforms into a colorful showcase of glistening cars for the annual spring car show. Wild Bill’s Riverside Nationals Car Show features all makes and models with a growing fan base across Southern California.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Rubidoux High School Football Stadium Parking Lot
Wild Bill's Riverside Nationals Car Show is dedicated to the memory of legendary pinstripe artist, Wild Bill Wisslead. He was known for his keen attention to detail when striping a car and his fine letter skills that were mimicked by many. A native of Orange County and Riverside resident, Wild Bill garnered 40 years painting in Southern California, was a featured artist in numerous magazine publications, TLC’s Overhaulin’ and a variety of car shows including Crusin’ Nationals, Grand National Roadster Show, LA Roadster Car Show, Viva Las Vegas, and West Coast Kustoms Santa Maria Show. The car show honors Bill as a craftsman, friend and mentor. His legacy lives on with his family, friends and remarkable work.
day of the dead car show
Trick or treating may be over but, the real treat are the tricked out classic cars on display at the annual Dia del Los Muertos Car Show at Glen Avon Heritage Park. The is a reunion for car fans, Rubidoux alumni and attracts new fans each year. The Day of the Dead Car Show is exclusive to pre-1972 hot rods, custom, classic cars, lowrider bikes and motorcycles.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Glen Avon Heritage Park, Jurupa Valley, CA
car show hall of fame
The Route 66 Car Club annually recognizes industry members for outstanding lifetime achievement in their field. The awards are presented in the spring at the Wild Bill’s Riverside Nationals Car Show. Hall of Fame Members include:
Terry “Kiwi” Stephens, 2024
Tom McWeeney, 2024
Steve Vandeman, 2024
Alan “Gormo” Norman, Pinstriper, 2023
Chris “Blue” Hubbell, Fabricator, 2022
Jeff Styles, Pinstriper, 2022
Calvin Wiekamp, Customizer, 2022
Tom Kelly, Pinstriper, 2019
Richard McPeak, Pinstriper, 2019
Dave Whittle, Pinstriper, 2019
Zeak Zorac, Pinstriper, 2019