NATASHA GORBACHEV: HOTROD-A-RAMA TEASER >>>

The event organizers behind everyone's all-time favorite Tacoma event, Hotrod-A-Rama, were so kind in inviting Carmen and I to the Amocat Speed Emporium's open house in Puyallup yesterday, which is known throughout that land as the Hotrod-A-Rama prefunc.

And these guys and gals certainly did it up.

Hundreds of people showed up. Gorgeous hot rods lined the streets, we ate the tastiest BBQ food, models posed with cars for photo shoots, everyone was a blue-ribbon winner with PBR, and we met some of the nicest people that we can't wait to party with again at the big show.

Here are some pics from this colorful function.

You'd better be damn sure to attend this year's Hotrod-A-Rama, taking place on Aug. 1 and 2 within and around the Swiss Pub, 1904 Jefferson Ave.

You'll also want to consult with this Thursday's Weekly Volcano where I'll give you the full low-down and this fun festival.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Rev your engines now.