The lanes of the Auto Club Famoso Raceway will be filled with hundreds of hot rods as the National Hot Rod Association celebrates the 20th anniversary of the California Hot Rod Reunion.

The weekend of Oct. 21-23 is attracting not only local residents, but people from around the world.

“Ticket sales have been high. We’re seeing record numbers,” said Monique Valadez.

Valadez is the education and public relations manager for the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. The reunion will feature car shows, events and competitions all designed to celebrate past and present superstars of drag racing.

“We have a lot of history on display here,” said Valadez.

One featured event is something organizers call a “cackle fest.”

A cackle fest is when a group of drag racers get together to rev their engines for the enjoyment of the crowd. The noise produced is a cackling sound.

For the 20th anniversary the NHRA has put together a 100-car cackle fest.

A giant swap meet and nostalgia drag racing are also part of the festivities. Yet the California Hot Rod Reunion is not just for hot rod fans.

“Overall, it’s a fun event for families,” said Valdez. “It showcases what California is all about, the excitement of racing and family.”