Cars With Character

Cars with Character is an annual car show unlike any other in Alaska. Immaculate paint, leather interiors, and nut and bolt restorations do not interest these judges. The stars of the show are the family station wagon that made it through the 67 flood, the truck that rolls in with 40 year old bias ply tires, or the Frankenstein off-roading machine that is made to go anywhere but we couldn’t tell you what it’s made of.
A car show for those who don’t attend car shows. A place for people to come together with their forever projects, the truck they just pulled out of the woods, or their parents 80’s muscle car restoration. A by-product of such an event, is knowledge being passed down in the automotive community, offers of help or parts are always overheard while perusing the show.
The trophies are as unique as the show itself. Shiny polished trophies with engraved plaques simply aren’t the Ratty Muscle way, rather, if you are lucky enough to walk away with an RMAK trophy, you will receive something like a painted piston, a pinstriped muffler, or a metal fuel can.
The entry fee is a similar story, 5 hotwheels/matchbox cars gets you and your vehicle entered in the show. These cars are donated to the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital pediatric ward after the show.