What Oregon show did you go to? I would recommend the Long Beach Rod Run in Long Beach, WA. It's a really good annual show with cars from all over.
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/i...%20Run%202009/
This is a collection I ran across of the turnout at "Rod Run to the End of the World" 2009. One of the best parts of the weekend is the cruise into town, but there are some real genius drivers out there showing off as always. Last time I was down there a 90s corvette did a burn-out, lost control, and nailed another showcar blocking traffic for the cruise.