From 6 p.m. until midnight, the crowd enjoyed free hot dogs, music from FM radio station 107.7, vintage hot rods, and great deals on parts.  Speed Warehouse General Manager Ron Edwall said he was pleased with the turnout.

"This is the third consecutive year we've done these events," Edwall said.  "We hold them on the last Thursday of every month during the summer, and it just seems to get bigger and more popular each time. 

"With over 100 classic street vehicles, muscle cars, and various high-performance vehicles, it's a great opportunity for hot rod owners to show off their cars," he said.  "We even had some dragsters and drag boats this time.  You never know what you're going to see."

Several OE manufacturers were also on hand to show off their newest products, Edwall said.  And sale prices on every part and accessory kept the floor packed right up until the midnight hour, he said.

"We waive the sales tax and match all mail-order prices at this event," he said.  "Customers stock up on stuff, and it helps make our sales month very successful.  The entire community of car enthusiasts comes out and supports Midnight Madness, and it's become a big deal."

From l., Technician Luis Tellez, Owner Ravi Gogna, and Manager Steve Waters of Speed Freaks Industries, a dyno tuning and muscle car performance shop in Tracy, answer questions and meet potential customers at Midnight Madness.