Thunder On The Mountain

Thunder On The Mountain Spring Car Cruise - April 5th

Enjoy Tehachapi's Beautiful Spring Weather

This year, the spring car cruise will begin in Stallion Springs, where registrants will enjoy donuts and coffee before embarking on a picturesque cruise of the mountainous greater Tehachapi area. The cruise will take drivers through downtown Tehachapi before turning in at TK's Pizza, where participants can purchase lunch, win prizes, and try their luck at a fun opportunity drawing. Tickets are only $15 to participate in this event. Click the "Registration" button below to sign up.

Thank you 1st Priority Registration Service for being the Gold sponsor for this event! Thank you Witts, Knight Building Systems and Robinson Welding Supply for being sponsors. Thank you Stallion Springs CSD and TK's Pizza for being amazing hosts for this event!

Support Stallion Springs Foundation

The Thunder on the Mountain Committee and the Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Support Stallion Springs Foundation with a fun opportunity drawing during this event. All proceeds from this drawing will go to support this local organization.

Registration will open soon for the main 2025 show!

Registration for the 2025 Thunder on the Mountain Car & Motorcycle Show will open soon.

This year, Tehachapi's favorite car show will feature more than 250 autos, vendors, entertainment and activities in downtown Tehachapi. On September 20th, come hear the thunder and drink in the beauty. If you're a car enthusiast and want to register your car, check back in soon for information and details. If you have participated in the past, you will receive an email for registration in the coming weeks. Registration is $35 per vehicle or motorcycle.

Each class will have one winner and one award. Additional awards will include, but will not be limited to, Best in Show, Mayor’s Choice, 1st Priority's Choice, Police Chief Choice, Youngblood, Best Interior, Best Engine Compartment, Best Staged, Best Paint, Farthest Traveled, and Popular Vote.

Don't Miss Out!

Registration is $35. Registration will open soon.

The Spirit

Event History

Thunder on the Mountain is organized by local car enthusiasts, volunteers, sponsors and the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. The Tehachapi community celebrates nearly 300 amazing cars and the pride of Tehachapi.

Event History

Thunder on the Mountain was created by the Tehachapi Car Club in 1997. Over the years, the event changed hands and Race Communications organized it for a few years. In 2023 the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce officially adopted this incredible event and is looking forward to the next year.

What is Thunder on the Mountain?

Promptly at noon, all the vehicles start their engines. The deep vibrating roar of the engines echoes off the buildings and mountains creating thunder! The sound of the engines delights the crowd with a fun and unique experience.

The Pride

What is Thunder on the Mountain?

The majority of the cars and motorcycles on display are either restored by the owners or preserved by a loving family member. Each of these vehicles has a unique story to tell and the owners take pride in sharing them.

The 2024 Awards

Thank you JR Long, Tehachapi Signs and Steel Bastards for designing, cutting, creating and acid washing each award. Every award was made in Tehachapi!

1st place winners in each of the categories will receive a plaque. There are several other surprise categories where vehicles can win additional awards, including Best in Show, Mayor's Choice, 1st Priority's Choice, Best Interior, Best Engine Compartment, Best Staged, Best Paint, Farthest Traveled, Youngblood (for registrants between the ages of 16 & 21), and Popular Vote. Join us for the fun. The awards ceremony will start at 1:00pm

2025 Thunder on the Mountain September 20th