Goodguys Terrific 12 Awards Honor Automotive Excellence

Goodguys are proud to present the 2012 “Terrific 12” awards. These special awards recognize the nation’s finest cars and trucks. A Terrific 12 award is the highest honor Goodguys offers to recognize automotive excellence.

Here’s an up close look at the awards, where they’re selected and how to get your car considered!

Goodguys 2012 Mother’s West Coast Custom of the Year
Selected at: 30th All American Get-Together, March 24 & 25 in Pleasanton, CA
Who’s eligible: Custom cars 1936 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter: You must have your custom entered in the indoor portion of the 30th All American Get-Together to be eligible for this award.
Basic Criteria: This award is designed to honor an exceptional custom car. The award is open to all styles and genres of customs (from traditional to modern).

Goodguys 2012 March Performance Street Rod d’ Elegance
Selected at: 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, March 30-April 1, Del Mar, CA
Who’s Eligible: Street Rods through 1948 vintage.
How to Enter: You must have your street rod entered in the indoor car show at the 12th Del Mar Nationals. Finalists will be selected from the indoor car show only.
Basic Criteria: Designed to honor a gorgeous, elegant street rod.

Goodguys 2012 Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year
Selected at: 2nd WIX Speedway Nationals, Sept 21-23, Indianapolis, IN
Who’s Eligible: Hot Rods 1948 and earlier.
How to Enter: Cars interested in competing for this award need to enter the “Hot Rod of the Year” staging area, Friday, Sept. 21st at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (located on the track infield) at 10am sharp. The hot rods will then take a 100-mile (approx) road-trip cruise around Indianapolis including a lap around the Brickyard as well as a 1/8th mile dragstrip fun run (location to be determined). Times and speeds posted during the drag & brag will not determine the overall winner but style points do count. Following Friday’s road trip, track cruise and brag & drag – Five finalists will be selected and displayed together for the rest of the weekend. The overall winner will be announced Sunday the 23rd during the award ceremony.
Basic Criteria: It makes noise; it’s regularly street driven, has a mean attitude and screams the words “Hot Rod.” No cream puffs!

Goodguys 2012 Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year
Selected at: 15th PPG Nationals, July 6-8, Columbus, OH
Who’s Eligible: Street Rods through 1948 vintage.
How to Enter: On Friday, July 6th and Saturday, July 7th, all award candidates must park in the” Builders Choice” area at the Ohio Expo Center to be eligible for Street Rod of the Year award.
Basic Criteria: This award is designed for a true modern masterpiece. Quality of craftsmanship, body & paint, overall engineering, the three F’s (fit, form & functionality) stance and overall creativity in design and concept is what the selection committee will seek.

Goodguys 2012 Optima Batteries Street Machine of the Year
Selected at: 15th Goodguys PPG Nationals, July 8-10, Columbus, OH
Who’s Eligible: Street Machines 1954 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter: All award candidates must park in the “Builders Choice” Area Friday and Saturday July 6th & 7th as well as participate in a three-lap Street Challenge Auto Cross Friday afternoon, July 6th (exact times TBD) at the Ohio Expo Center. Autocross lap times will not determine the overall winner but style points do count!
Basic Criteria: This award is designed for a cutting edge Street Machine which combines masterful build quality with extreme performance. Quality of craftsmanship, body & paint, overall engineering, the three F’s (fit, form & functionality) stance and overall creativity in design and concept is what the selection committee will seek.

Goodguys 2012 Flowmaster America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod
Presented at: 26th West Coast Nationals, August 24-26, Pleasanton, CA
Who’s Eligible: Street Rods through 1948 vintage.
How to the Enter: On Saturday, August 25th all candidates must park in the “Builders Choice” Parking Area. Finalists will be chosen from this area only.
Basic Criteria: This is simply a beauty contest. The Most Beautiful car will be chosen.

Goodguys 2012 Grundy World Wide Insurance Kustom of the Year
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
12th Del Mar Nationals, March 30-April 1 – Del Mar, CA
21st East Coast Nationals, June 15-17, W. Springfield, MA
25th Pacific Northwest Nationals, July 27-29, Puyallup, WA
21st Heartland Nationals, June 30-July 1, Des Moines, IA
2nd Speedway Nationals, September 21-23, Indianapolis, IN
*19th Southeastern Nationals, October 26-28, Charlotte, NC
The winner will be selected from five finalists chosen at these events. *The Charlotte finalist will be carried over to the 2013 competition. The winner will be announced Friday, October 5th on www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Traditional Kustoms 1936 through 1964 vintage.
How to Enter: Attend any of the six events listed above in your kustom. The award selection committee will find you! It’s that simple.
Basic Criteria: We’re looking for a traditional kustom. Paint & body modifications, traditional lines, low stance and all the trappings of a traditional kustom will be considered.

Goodguys 2012 Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
3rd Spring Nationals, March 9-11, Scottsdale, AZ
2nd Spring Lone Star Nationals, March 16-18, Ft Worth, TX
7th Nashville Nationals, May 18-20, Nashville, TN
15th Colorado Nationals, June 8-10, Loveland, CO
21st Heartland Nationals, June 29-July 1, Des Moines, IA
11th Midwestern Nationals, Aug 31-Sept 2, Kansas City
*The winner will be selected from the six finalists chosen at these events. The winner will be announced Friday, October 5th on www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Custom Rods 1949 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter: Attend any of the six events listed above in your custom rod, park in the “Builders Choice” area and you’ll have a chance to be selected as a finalist! One finalist will be chosen from each of the six events listed.
Basic Criteria: A custom rod is defined as a custom car which tastefully blends customizing techniques or factory stock bodies with modern day performance, engineering, components and styling.

Goodguys 2012 Hemming’s Muscle Machines Muscle Car of the Year
A finalist will be selected at each 2012 Goodguys National event from the Spring Nationals in Scottsdale through the Lone Star Nationals in Ft Worth, as well as the 19th Summer Get-Together in Pleasanton. The Charlotte, Scottsdale Fall and Del Mar Fall finalists will be added to the list of 2013 MCOY finalists.
*The 2012 winner will be selected from all sixteen finalists at these events. The winner will be announced Friday, October 12th on www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Muscle Cars of all makes 1960 through 1972.
How to Enter: Attend any of 2012 Goodguys National events from the Spring Nationals in Scottsdale through the Lone Star Nationals in Ft Worth, TX (through ’72) as well as the 19th Summer Get-Together in Pleasanton. Park in the “Mighty Muscle” area and your car will be eligible to be selected as a finalist.
Basic Criteria: Designed to honor an original factory stock or original fully restored Muscle Car of superb quality.

Goodguys 2012 Intro Wheels Muscle Machine of the Year
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
3rd Spring Nationals, March 9-11, Scottsdale, AZ
2nd Spring Lone Star Nationals, March 16-18, Ft Worth, TX
12th Del Mar Nationals, March 30-April 1, Del Mar, CA
7th Nashville Nationals, May 18-20, Nashville, TN
15th Colorado Nationals, June 8-10, Loveland, CO
21st Heartland Nationals, June 30-July 1, Des Moines, IA
15th PPG Nationals, July 6-8, Columbus, OH
11th Midwestern Nationals, Aug 31-Sept. 2, Kansas City, KS
2nd Speedway Nationals, Sept 21-23, Indianapolis, IN
20th Lone Star Nationals, Oct 5-7, Ft Worth, TX
*19th Southeastern Nationals, Oct. 26-28, Charlotte, NC
*2nd Del Mar Fall Nationals, Nov. 23-25, Del Mar, CA
The winner will be selected from the ten finalists chosen at these events. *The Southeastern Nationals and Del Mar Fall finalists will be carried over to the 2013 competition. The winner will be announced Friday, October 12th on www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Muscle Machines 1960 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter: Attend one of the events listed above and park in the Autocross pit area Saturday between 11am to 2pm. You must also run at least three laps in the Street Challenge Autocross. Autocross lap times will not determine the overall winner but style points do count!
Only cars parked in the Autocross pit area and cars that have completed the three-lap autocross minimum will be eligible for this award.
Basic Criteria: A Muscle Machine is defined by Goodguys as a Muscle Car that has been modified to perform at a high level including handling, stance, body & paint and engineering.

Goodguys 2012 Street Rod Headquarters Truck of the Year (Early – through ‘52)
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
15th Colorado Nationals, June 8-10 Loveland, CO
7th Nashville Nationals, May 18-20, Nashville, TN
21st Heartland Nationals, June 29-July 1, Des Moines, IA
26th West Coast Nationals, August 24-26, Pleasanton, CA
20th Lone Star Nationals, Oct 5-7, Ft Worth, TX
*2nd Del Mar Fall Nationals, Nov 23-25, Del Mar, CA
The winner will be selected from all five finalists chosen at these events. *The Del Mar Fall finalist will carry over to the 2012 competition. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 12th on www.good-guys.com
Who’s Eligible: Trick trucks through 1952 vintage.
How to Enter: Attend any of the six events listed above in your truck and park in the “Trick Truck” area to have a chance to be selected as a finalist! One finalist will be chosen from each of the six events listed.
Basic Criteria: Designed to honor an outstanding pre’-’53 tricked out truck.

Goodguys 2012 LMC Trucks Parts Truck of the Year (Late – ’53 through ‘72)
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
3rd Spring Nationals, March 9-11, Scottsdale, AZ
12th Del Mar Nationals, March 30-April 1, Del Mar, CA
21st Heartland Nationals, June 29-July 1, Des Moines, IA
15th PPG Nationals, July 6-8, Columbus, OH
11th Midwestern Nationals, Aug 31-Sept. 2, Kansas City, KS
20th Lone Star Nationals, Oct 5-7, Ft Worth, TX
*19th Southeastern Nationals, Oct 26-28, Charlotte, NC
The winner will be selected from the five finalists chosen at these events. *The Charlotte finalist will be carried over to the 2013 competition. The winner will be announced Friday, October 12th on www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Trick trucks 1953 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter: Attend any of the six events listed above in your truck, and park in the “Trick Truck” area to have a chance to be selected as a finalist! One finalist will be chosen from each of the six events listed.
Basic Criteria: Designed to honor an outstanding ’53 through ’72 vintage tricked out truck.

LOJACK Joins the Party!

LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN), the premier worldwide provider of tracking and recovery systems, will sponsor the event registration center at all 2012 Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events. More than 25 years ago, LoJack created the stolen vehicle recovery category and has since earned a reputation as the proven global leader in that market segment. The company delivers a 90 percent success rate in tracking and recovering stolen cars and trucks, and has helped recover nearly $4 billion in stolen LoJack-equipped global assets.

LoJack

LoJack offers a stolen vehicle recovery system that is specially designed to meet the unique requirements of classic and specialty vehicles and help owners protect the investment they make in these one-of-a-kind vehicles. LoJack for Classics leverages the company’s newly released next generation, self-powered stolen vehicle recovery technology, which offers several advantages that make it ideally suited to classic cars. One key benefit is that the self-powered LoJack for Classics does not draw energy from a vehicle’s battery, and as such does not need to be connected to the vehicle’s electrical system. Additionally, LoJack offers a personalized installation process to meet the specific needs of classic car owners.

Goodguys are looking forward to this new relationship. “Having LoJack sponsor our event registration centers is a perfect fit,” said Ed Capen of Goodguys. “They’re the gold standard in vehicle recovery. Over the last 25 years, there have been a small handful of specialty vehicles stolen from outlying areas on event weekends. With LoJack and LoJack for Classics having a major presence with us this year, hopefully vehicle theft will be a thing of the past.”

To outfit your specialty vehicle with LoJack for Classics, please visit http://www.lojackforclassics.com/

Goodguys to Honor Ed Pink, Ed Iskenderian at 12th Del Mar Nationals

Southern California hot rod legends Ed Pink and Ed Iskenderian will be honored as “Goodguys Hot Rod Heroes” at the Goodguys12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals March 30, 31 & April 1 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Both men bring decades of rich hot rodding and motorsports heritage to the festivities.

Ed Iskenderian

 

Ed Pink

Pink, known worldwide as one of the premier engine builders in all racing platforms will have a booth on the midway showcasing Ed Pink Racing Engines as well as his red ’29 Ford hiboy roadster, “Old Master” top fuel dragster and other Pink-powered hot rods. Iskenderian, better known as the “Camfather” is still going strong at 90 years old. Plans are being made to have his ’27 Ford hot rod roadster on display. Both of them will sign autographs for fans as well as take place in a special “Meet & Greet” with fans on Saturday March 31st.

If you’d like to meet two living legends, make plans to get to Del Mar for the “Ed Show!”

Select 2012 Event Tees Now In Stock!

We’ve got some good news for those of you who crave the latest Goodguys merchandise! The souvenir event tee shirts for the first five Goodguys events of 2012 are in stock now! Hurry while they last!

2012 Event Shirts

Available tee shirts include the 3rd Spring Nationals, 2nd Spring Lone Star Nationals, 30th All American Get-Together, 12th Meguiars Del Mar Nationals and the 7th Nashville Nationals! The shirts are available in white only. Sizes include S-XL ($20) plus big sizes 2XL-4XL ($23). Prices include shipping and handling.

Plus check out all the great deals on leftover 2011 event items! Click here to start shopping

Visit us at Barrett Jackson This Week!

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is at Barrett Jackson this week! Stop by our booth (#25B) and chat with staff members, pick up a 2012 event schedule and grab some event registration forms!

Barret Jackson

Established in 1971, Barrett Jackson produces the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Events.” For more visit www.barrettjackscon.com

Goodguys Proud to Offer Military Discount to 2012 Events

Goodguys is proud to offer our United States servicemen and women with a special Military Discount to all 2012 Goodguys events.

Download the Coupon Here

Once you’ve printed the coupon, simply bring it to the event admission gate with a copy of your current military I.D. to receive $5 off one general admission ticket.

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Thank you for your service to our country!

Nashville Nationals Registration Moved Onsite

Registration for this year’s Nashville Nationals has moved from the Marriott Nashville Airport to the event hot site LP field (home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans). The LOJACK event registration center will be located inside the East Side Club throughout the weekend.

LP Field

The new onsite location offers a spacious lobby for event participants to mingle with fellow rodders, pick up credentials and see the latest and greatest in Goodguys merchandise and more!

“Trying to streamline the participant’s event experience in Nashville has long been a priority,” said Nashville Nationals Event Director Bill Goodwill. “Having registration onsite at LP Field will eliminate a lot of confusion, extra travel and improve the overall event experience.”

Hours of operation for this year’s 7th Nashville Nationals LOJACK event registration center are Thurs 9-5, Fri 8-6, Sat 7-3 and Sun 7-NOON.

The Marriott Nashville Airport will continue to serve as the event’s host hotel, featuring evening parties and ample street rod parking. To book your room for this year’s 7th Nashville Nationals, visit:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnatn-nashville-airport-marriott/

Roy Brizio Featured in Yahoo Autos

Longtime Goodguys friend and ally Roy Brizio of Roy Brizio Street Rods (www.roybriziostreetrods.com) was the subject of an international feature article on Yahoo recently. In a candid interview, Brizio talks about his shop, their A-list clients and his outlook on the future of hot rodding.

Brizio!

Give it a look here

New Website Provides Easy Access for Goodguys Vendors

Attention Goodguys event vendors! All 2012 vendor applications are now online and ready for download over at www.goodguyssalesinfo.com! Online users can fill out the forms right on their computer! The entire Goodguys sales website is dedicated to making your event vending experience easier!

New Interim Vendor Website

Vendors, sponsors and advertisers will find a wealth of useful information on the site including all pertinent applications and rules, hotel & facility maps, decorator info, facility layouts and more!

If you’re considering running an ad in the award winning Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette, Goodtimes Yearbook or on a Goodguys website, all of that information is available for download as well!

Start exploring your business opportunities with Goodguys today by logging on to www.goodguyssalesinfo.com

Visit Goodguys at This Weekend’s Cincinnati World of Wheels!

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is in Cincinnati this weekend for the 52nd anniversary World of Wheels, which runs today through Sunday, January 15th at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincy!

2012 World of Wheels

Stop by the Goodguys booth and say hi, pick up a 2012 event schedule, pick up some entry forms, watch some cool video or just kick tires with us! We’ll be here all weekend and look forward to seeing you! For additional event information click here: http://www.autorama.com/shows/attend/cincinnati-2012

’65 Galaxie Custom to be Given Away at 3rd Spring Nationals in Scottsdale!

A lucky Goodguy or gal is going to drive home from the Goodguys 3rd Spring Nationals at Westworld with a customized 1965 Ford Galaxie! Built by Drew Bros Customs, the Ford muscle car is the nicest regional giveaway car Goodguys has ever been associated with. It features a 390 ci big block Ford motor, Baer big brake kit, BOSS wheels, PPG paint, Grant steering wheel, Griffin radiator, Flowmaster exhaust, goodies from Edelbrock and more.

1965 Galaxie Giveaway Car

To get signed up for your chance to win, just visit the KOOL 94.5FM booth and fill out the simple enter-to-win form during the Goodguys 3rd Spring Nationals March 9-11 at Westsworld in Scottsdale. The KOOL FM booth will be located next to the Goodguys big rig on the upper paddock.

The car will be given away at the conclusion of the event awards ceremony Sunday, March 11th. Click here for complete contest rules

Stroker McGurk Could Use a Little Help!

BURBANK, Calif. — Tom Medley, creator of the “Stroker McGurk” cartoon character that appeared in Hot Rod magazine in the 1950s, and Goodguys Hot Rod Hero, once joked he would have liked to own a flamed ’40 Coupe.

But this isn’t what he had in mind. In mid-October, Medley suffered a hot rodder’s most feared nightmare – a fire that destroyed nearly all the contents of his garage – tools, welders, sewing machines, car parts, memorabilia, etc.

Medley escaped injury but his beloved 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe wasn’t so lucky. It was heavily damaged, a near total loss. In response, Medley’s friends and family have joined together to rebuild the car and get the 91-year-old hot rod legend behind the wheel again.

News of Medley’s misfortune quickly spread through the hot rod community, triggering an outpouring of support that has been remarkable. Currently, the car is being rebuilt by car-builder Randy Clark and his talented staff at Hot Rods & Custom Stuff in Escondido, Calif.

Considering the resources required to complete the project, help is needed. For those hot rodders interested in helping Stroker rebuild his ’40, a fund has been established to donate additional support. Regardless of the amount, everyone who pitches in will receive a gift from Medley himself.

Checks can be sent to the The Stroker McGurk 40 Ford Trust, 2710 Vista Crest Road, Orange, CA 92867.

WIX Filters Wants to Hear from Charlotte Award Winners!

If you or anyone you know won an award at the Goodguys 2011 Southeastern Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway, WIX Filters would like to hear from you!

In effort to extend a new WIX advertising campaign, they would love to have Goodguys Charlotte award winners tell us their most intriguing stories around their passion for engines. Wix would like film a few Charlotte award winners telling their tale in their own environment — at home, on the farm, at work, etc. These stories would then be shared with the world in 2012 via both radio spots and online videos. Why? Because, like you, WIX Loves Engines.

If you’d like participate in the new WIX ad campaign and be featured in a commercial, please take a moment to answer the questions below and send them to Bradford Hood via e-mail. He can be reached here: BHOOD@wrayward.com. Please be sure and include your name, car type (year, make, model) and all of your contact information.

WIX Filters I LOVE ENGINES! QUESTIONNAIRE

1. How would you describe your passion for engines?

2. Did any relationship or big moment occur that shaped how you feel about cars and their engines? Maybe somebody encouraged your passion?

3. Are there any relationships or interesting stories that have occurred in your life because of your interest in engines?

4. How has your fondness for engines changed or affected your life?

5. How have engines helped you? What have you been able to accomplish or overcome due to engines?

Goodguys 6th Chicagoland Nationals Removed from 2012 Event Schedule

The Goodguys 6th Chicagoland Nationals, scheduled for August 10-12 2012 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL will not take place this year. The event has been removed from the Goodguys 2012 event series due to a scheduling conflict with the facility.

Looking ahead, The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association offers three events this year that are within 350 miles of Joliet, Illinois. The Goodguys 15th PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH, the 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals in Indianapolis, IN and the 21st Heartland Nationals in Des Moines, IA are all great alternative events which are close by.

Sixteen Chances to “Get-Together” in 2012

The all new Goodguys “Super Sunday Get-Together” – which welcomes American made or American powered cars of all years, makes and models on Sunday’s will be featured at 16 Goodguys national events this season. The SSGT will be featured at every Goodguys 2012 national event with the exception of the 26th West Coast Nationals in Pleasanton. The program has opened a new avenue for car guys and gals of all ages to get in on the fun of attending a Goodguys National event. The SSGT attracted several hundred late model cars at select events last season and promises to gain momentum this year.

All SSGT participants are welcome to participate in all phases of the event including the show and shine as well as the AutoCross! The electronically timed Goodguys AutoCross is FREE to all registered event participants. Participants will also be eligible for show awards as the Goodguys staff will select 10 or more awards from the Super Sunday Get-Together cars.

Late model hot rods are welcome on Sunday at 16 Goodguys national events this year!

Having the SSGT at 16 events is something new and exciting for Goodguys. “All Goodguys are car guys at heart,” said Harry Davies – Goodguys VP of Event Operations. “This will further broaden the scope of the events allowing as many as six or seven generations of car people to participate in a Goodguys event. It really is the best way to get new blood involved in our industry” he said.

Registering for a Super Sunday is really easy. Just call the Goodguys offices @ (925) 838-9876 and let them know which Super Sunday you’re attending. They’ll get ya all signed up! Bring out those late models!

Rich Overstreet, Publisher of Hotline News, has died

Rich Overstreet, publisher and producer of the independent hot rodding magazine “Hotline News” has died of complications from Pneumonia. He was 65. He lived his life as he wanted, at his own pace and never under anyone else. His wife Kathy was also lost to Pneumonia in December 2005. Overstreet was a true American entrepreneur, being self-employed and self-reliant since leaving home and starting a family in 1966.

Rich Overstreet

He first published Hotline News in January of 1984 and never missed an issue. The independent magazine covered over two decades of the hot rod scene (focusing primarily on Southern California activity) and was instrumental in promoting the formative years of the Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing program as well as Goodguys Rod & Custom events nationwide. A rodder himself, he loved cruising his ’57 “Rancheeeerooo” built by none other than custom legend Dick Dean.

Rich Oversrteet served our industry with class and dignity while creating a fun to read and informative magazine. For that we’re forever thankful.

Goodguys Missile Update!

The gang @ RPM Hot Rods in Warrendale, PA has been busy these chilly winter months assembling one of the hottest giveaway cars ever! As you can see from these fresh photos just sent in today, the car looks absolutely sinister sitting on blocks as the gang await more parts.

Known as the “Goodguys Missile” the sleek ’70 Challenger will make its grand debut at the Goodguys 3rd Spring Nationals, March 9-11 at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ. The 426 Mopar by Indy Cylinder Heads is ready for battle resting snugly inside the custom Roadster Shop chassis. All that awaits are a few more odds and ends then its off to the paint booth and final assembly.

To see what else is happening in Warrendale, visit www.rpm-hotrods.com

West Coast Custom of the Year, Street Rod d’Elegance awards Highlight Spring Goodguys Events

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association’s 2012 season kicks off in less than 60 days! Two major awards highlight the spring event season including the Goodguys 2012 Mother’s West Coast Custom of the Year as well as the Goodguys 2012 March Performance Street Rod d’Elegance. Both are part of the Goodguys “Terrific 12” presented by Street Rod Headquarters.

Presented at the 30th All American Get-Together March 24 & 25 at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, the West Coast Custom of the Year award is designed to honor an exceptional custom car 1936-1972 vintage. The competition is open to all styles and genres of custom cars (from traditional to modern. All customs must be entered as part of the indoor custom car exhibit at the All American Get-Together.

Joe Proski’s ’50 Merc – the 2011 West Coast Custom of the Year

Jeff Chandler’s ’33 Ford coupe – the 2011 Street Rod d’Elegance

The Street Rod d’Elegance, presented a week later at the Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals March 30-April 1st at the Del Mar Fairgrounds honors a pre-’49 street rod defined as “gorgeous and elegant.” Like the West Coast Custom of the Year, the Street Rod d’Elegance contenders are selected from indoor car show entries-only in Del Mar.

To enter your custom or street rod into the competition, e-mail a picture of your vehicle along with your contact information (daytime phone) and vehicle details to harryd@good-guys.com. You can also mail a picture along with an entry form to Harry Daviess, C/O Goodguys, P.O. Box 9132, Pleasanton, CA 94566.

Checking in with an old Friend…Craig Breedlove

Northern California’s Craig Breedlove, the 5-time land speed world record holder and pilot of a series of “Spirit of America” land speed racing vehicles is back in the news. He recently received the aptly named “Spirit of Competition” award from the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia. He’s only the fourth such recipient, and the first three, Mario Andretti, Janet Guthrie and John Fitch, reflect the museum’s orientation toward sports cars. It’s a lesser-known fact, however, that Breedlove also set 23 FIA speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1965 driving a Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, CSX2287, which is in the Simeone collection (pictured).

Craig Breedlove accepting the Spirit of Competition” award in Philidelphia. That’s the ’65 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe he ser 23 FIA records in back in the 60s.

During his post-award remarks, Breedlove said that he hopes to return to Bonneville in 2013, the 50th anniversary of his first record, in an assault on the 800 MPH barrier, though with somebody else driving this time. He’s already located two surplus GE jet engines and has begun the engineering work necessary for such a run. Recently, interest in the land speed record has intensified. Two Australian teams, the Silver Bullet RV-1 and Aussie Invader 5R, hope to break 1,000 MPH, as does the U.K.-based Bloodhound SSC, a consortium led by land-speed vets Richard Noble and Andy Green.

The Spirit of America Formula Shell LSRV that took Breedlove to 675mph in 1996

Prior to his 1996 record runs in the Black Rock Desert behind the wheel of his Spirit of America Formula Shell LSRV (which ended in a 675mph looping left turn), Breedlove was more than accommodating to Goodguys members as his Rio Vista, CA shop was a destination on one of the early Hot Rod Week tours.

Goodguys wishes Mr Breedlove well on his quest to eclipse 800mph!

Deuce Doins at all 2012 National Events to honor 80th Birthday of 32 Ford!

To celebrate the 80th birthday of the ’32 Ford and all 1932 model year vehicles, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will hold a special “Deuce Doins” at all 17 national events this 2012 season.

What’s a Deuce Doins? It’s a giant parking area exclusive to Fords and other makes built in 1932. Goodguys will supply a commemorative dash plaque as well as a exclusive decal to all participants in the 80th Anniversary Deuce Doins. In addition a special award will be selected from the Deuce Doins area for the Sunday awards ceremony at each event. The Deuce Doins will be held on Saturday’s at all 17 Goodguys national events from 7am to noon.

Above all other cars, the ’32 Ford holds a special place in the heart of most rodders. “The ’32 Ford is the quintessential hot rod,” said Goodguys President Marc Meadors. “I grew up in the back seat of my dad’s ’32 sedan crisscrossing the country going to events,” he said. The Beach Boys immortalized the ’32 Ford with their hit single ‘Lil’ Deuce Coupe.’ The Majority of our industry’s founding fathers were connected to a ’32 Ford or Chevy somehow. Its only fitting we honor this historic model year at our 2012 events.”

To view the Goodguys 2012 event lineup visit www.good-guys.com. You can also follow Goodguys on Facebook