CARS & CAFFEINE, TRACKSIDE
Chandler, AZ | October 18, 2026 — It was a beautiful day for a car show — especially one as epic as a racetrack filled with miles of sports cars, tuners, and an eclectic mix of rides spanning a hundred years of automotive excellence.
I’ve looked forward to this show since I first heard about the Radford Racing School last year, and I’ve been curious ever since. The Radford Racing School offers professional instruction for high-performance driving and racing for drivers of all ages and skill levels, from novice to advanced. As I work more with the Wings and Wheels Foundation, I’m increasingly drawn to exploring more race venues in my ongoing quest to learn more about the fascinating world of competitive racing. As my regular readers know, I am a huge fan of car shows. [Click here to see my previous car show posts at ADCook.com]
I was so ready for this car show that we got there super early—before even most of the featured cars arrived. As we waited for our turn to enter the parking area, it was already a car show of beautiful cars, all lined up and ready for a great morning.

After parking, we set out to stroll the track where the cars were perfectly aligned and waiting for their respective photo ops. We got our steps in this morning as the cars lined up drew our attention along the 1.6-mile track with 15 turns against the breathtaking backdrop of amazing clouds and the desert skyline. (Click here for more about the track)
As always, I brought my camera and was ready to get some great pics. While I didn’t do an actual car count, there were over a couple hundred stunning vehicles on display, and I posted nearly 140 here (see below).
All in all, this was a rockin’ car show, featuring miles of sports cars, racers, and tuners, mixed with a few classics. And as hoped, there were plenty of Corvettes and colorful eye candy of most every variety.
Special thanks to Radford Racing School. Visit them online at RadfordRacingSchool.com or at 20000 S. Maricopa Rd. Gate #3, Chandler, AZ 85226.
I’m already looking forward to learning more about the track and their ongoing events. Meanwhile, scroll through my dozens of great pics from the show below.
Photo of A.D. Cook by C.J. Cook
All other photos by A.D. Cook © 2026
Radford logo and track graphic courtesy of Radford Racing School © 2026


