Show News: Year 2008 makes the 44th time the Los Angeles Roadster Club has produced its world-renowned show and the 29th year it has been held at the L. A. County Fairplex, located in Pomona, California. The show will be held on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th for your enjoyment.

There’s something for everyone at the L.A. Roadster Show. Late model enthusiasts will find the swappers and manufacturers with many of the parts they are looking for, while early car parts will be in abundance for the fellows who are restoring antiques or building that special new car. Come and see the West Coast’s largest trade show, where over 350 manufacturers or new reproduction parts kits and accessories will have their own special section to display the products and services in the shade under the commercial midway for viewers and buyer’s comfort.

Roadsters:  Enter through main Gate #17 off McKinley Avenue. The main attraction will be the hundreds of 1936 and older open cars of all types and makes; some original, some modified, but all of the highest quality and completely finished with glossy paint painstakingly restored to the owners preference. There is no charge for roadsters, driver and passenger. Over 900 roadsters entered in 2007. No flat paint roadsters allowed in this area. No cruising the fairgrounds for liability reasons.

Spectator Parking:  Enter Gate #17 off McKinley Avenue. This will help minimize traffic congestion for everyone. Show hours for both Saturday and Sunday will be 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $15 per person, children under 12 free.

Specialty Parking:  Enter Gate #15 off Arrow Highway. This specialty parking is for Pre-75 cars only. Classics, hot rods and other special interest cars will be entered in this large parking area, forming a high car show. This is also a perfect area to enter cars for sale because it has become a known fact that this is the perfect place to buy or sell a cool car. Admission is $10 per car, $15 per person per day; children under 12 free.

Commercial and Trade Show Information:  Enter Gate #15 off Arrow Highway. Contact Lynn at (818) 504-9890 or (818) 768-3911, preferably after 4:00 pm PST, or by e-mail at lynnatlar@aol.com. Commercial Exhibitor move-in is Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm only. No Saturday or Sunday move-in.

Swappers: 
Enter Gate #15 off Arrow Highway. Move-in is Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday 6:00 am. Spaces for Saturday and Sunday are $65.00. Sunday only spaces are $35.00, subject to availability. Most spaces sell out on Friday. There is no space saving. Security will be provided throughout the night for maximum protection of cars and goods for sale. Each swap space is 10’ x 20’.

Lodging: 
Many hotels in the area are offering special rates for our guests. Ask for the Roadster Show special rate at the following hotels:

• Sheraton Fairplex (headquarters hotel)
  601 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA
  (800) 722-4055 or (909) 622-2220
• Shilo Inn (800) 222-2244
• Ayres Suites (909) 860-6290
• Claremont Inn (909) 626-2411
• Embassy Suites (626) 543-1029
• Best Western, Glendora (626) 335-2817
• Best Western, Diamond Bar
  (909) 860-3700

Recreational Vehicles:
The Fairplex KOA/RV Park is located at 2200 N. White Avenue (across the street from the Fairplex). For reservations call (888) KOA-4230.

Additional Information

Program Ads:

Don Wilson (818) 348-1929
dwilson33@socal.rr.com

Club e-mail:

laroadsters@aol.com or info@laroadsters.com

Show Hotline:

(310) 544-4200 - 24-hour message

2008 Show Chairmen:

Doyle Gammell, Chairman
Joe Mitchell, Assistant Chairman

Great Job Guys!