RADsgiving presented by TriangleRAD

RADsgiving, presented by TriangleRAD, brings an ’80s and ’90s car show and meet to 8651 Brier Creek Parkway in Raleigh on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is free and no car registration is required.

The show welcomes all models from 1980 to 1999, along with continuation models, such as a 2001 car that was never redesigned from its ’90s design. Cars with popup headlights park in a signed Popup Zone, and right-hand-drive imports, including kei trucks and Skylines, gather in the RHD Zone. Weathered cars are welcome too, burned paint, cracked dashes and mismatched body panels included.

Judging begins at 9:30 a.m., and winners are announced at 10:30 a.m. Winners must be present. Classes include Raddest ’80s Car, Raddest ’90s Car, Raddest Truck/Van, Raddest JDM, Raddest Graphics, Raddest Accessory, Raddest Outfit, Best Patina and the Regular Prize, which goes to the best surviving example of a mundane, common, disposable car from the era that remains in more or less factory condition.

The meet is dedicated to the memory of Gary J Ricci II, with a charity collection taken in his honor and time set aside for TriangleRAD members and friends to pay their respects. Attendees can wear ’80s and ’90s attire or bring other nostalgic items. Spectators arriving in non-’80s or ’90s cars are asked to park outside the show area. Burnouts, excessive revving and other behavior that could get the meet shut down are not permitted.