GUSTINE — The shine of classic chrome, the rumble of engines and the smell of linguica will return to Henry Miller Park on Sunday, July 12, as the Westside Auto Club hosts its 45th Annual Linguica Run.

The longtime community tradition is open to the public and is expected to draw more than 300 vehicles, including pre‑2005 models and special‑interest motorcycles. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the gazebo.

Awards, prizes, trophies, dash plaques, vendors, DJ music, games and a giant raffle will fill the park throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy Alan’s Famous Portuguese Beans, a linguica lunch at noon and the Gustine Firemen’s Breakfast. Meal tickets must be redeemed by 1 p.m.

Pre‑registration is $55 through July 9, with late or day‑of registration costing $60. Each entry includes a dash plaque, goody bag and two meal tickets. Event T‑shirts will be sold at the show, and the first 30 pre‑registered participants will receive a free shirt.

Beyond the cars, food and music, the Linguica Run continues the club’s charitable mission. Proceeds benefit Valley Children’s Healthcare, high school auto shop scholarships in Newman, Gustine, Patterson and Hilmar, local food banks, Toys for Tots, St. Jude, Ronald McDonald House and Coats for Kids.

Entry forms and checks may be mailed to Westside Auto Club, P.O. Box 791, Newman, CA 95360. For more information, contact Don Gomes at 209‑765‑1273, fax 209‑862‑2592, email caddymanwestside@yahoo.com or visit WestsideAutoClub.org.

With cars, food, music and a strong charitable purpose, the 45th Annual Linguica Run is set to bring another full‑throttle summer tradition back to Gustine.