2010 Ridler Winner

Tammy Ray’s 1933 Ford phaeton from Dahlonega, Georgia took home the Don Ridler Memorial Award at this year’s O’Reilly’s Detroit Autorama presented by Meguiar’s at Cobo Hall.

To see complete coverage of the Autorama, click on over to http://www.streetrodderweb.com

West Coast Custom of the Year Up for Grabs in Pleasanton

Some of the country’s sleekest and most stylish custom cars will be on display inside the main exhibit building at the Goodguys 28th All American Get-Together, March 27 & 28 at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds! Why so many killer customs? They’re all gunning for the 2010 West Coast Custom of the Year award! The winner will receive $1,000, a special billet aluminum award for the mantle, a full color feature in the Goodguys Gazette and yearbook not to mention national bragging rights.

The customs-only building is unique for Goodguys and is the one time each year that the popular custom cars get to occupy center stage. Stylist’s who will display their customs at All American Get-Together include James Hetfield (1936 Auburn), John D’Agostino (1959 Cadillac), Richard Zocci (1968 Dodge), Norm Ricardo (1959 Ford Ranch Wagon), Dave Pharr (1954 Buick), Marcos Garcia (1949 Mercury), Jim “Bones” Noteboom (1937 Packard), Greg Hughes (1949 Plymouth), Butch Tucker (1951 Ford Convertible), Bob & Nancy Smith (1955 Chevy), Mike Gray & Val Tompkins (1959 Lincoln) Elias Nunez (1967 Lincoln Continental & 1958 Buick Special), Lionel Duran (1960 Buick) and many others!

James Hetfield's '36 Auburn

The Goodguys 2010 West Coast Custom of the Year award will be awarded to a Custom car 1936 through 1972 vintage. Only cars entered in the indoor portion of the All American Get-Together are eligible. The award is designed to honor an exceptional custom car and is open to all styles and genres of customs (from traditional to modern). The top five finalists will be displayed outdoors on the fairgrounds lawn (concourse style) Sunday, March 28th before the overall winner is announced during Sunday afternoon’s awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will start at 3:00pm.

Rick Dore's '50 Cad

If you have a killer custom car and would like to be included in the custom display indoors in Pleasanton, shoot an e-mail and a couple of photos to harryd@good-guys.com

Mike Gray's '59 Lincoln

Guest Shuttles Added for 1st Spring Nationals at Westworld!

In an effort to enhance your experience at the season-opening Spring Nationals, Goodguys will be offering “guest shuttles” from the parking lot to the main entrance. The shuttles will be active throughout the weekend so hitch a ride and take a load off!

Exclusive Mustang Giveaway for Pleasanton!

Here’s some great news for fans attending any of the four Goodguys events this season at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds! Goodguys is teaming up with Live 105, KFRC and CBS 5 to give away a super clean 1965 Mustang coupe. The final giveaway drawing will take place at the 21st Autumn Get-Together, November 13 & 14 this fall. Semi finalists will be chosen at all four 2010 Goodguys events held at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. The first giveaway finalists will be chosen at the 28th All American Get-Together March 27 & 28 at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds.

Additional finalists and qualifiers will be chosen throughout the year by registering on http://www.live105.com

The ‘Stang is a super clean 60’s machine powered by a 289 V8 engine/C4 transmission. The car also features power steering, power disc brakes, Holley carb, Accel billet distributor, black interior, Grant Steering wheel, fire engine red paint, and polished American 5 spokes!

It’s the fifth car in the last twelve years Goodguys has given away as a promotion in Northern California. In 2008, a white and blue ’65 Mustang was won by Pleasanton’s Colleen Donnelly which she still drives and shows!

Stop by the Live 105 booth at the 28th All American Get-Together to see the car up close and register to win!

Collectible Metal Signs Now In Stock! (all 23 events)

Get your commemorative event signs while supplies last! Goodguys is now offering these collectible metal souvenir signs featuring the full color event art of all twenty-three 2010 Goodguys events from coast to coast, border to border!

The signs have a “weathered” or patina look to them with the event art in full color. They make a great addition to your garage or hot rod shop!

The 12”x12” signs are $20 plus shipping. All event signs are currently in stock and available for purchase so act now! Click here to order

Or you can call (925) 838-9876 Ext 182 to order by phone using your credit card.

Goodguys 2010 Vintage Drag Racing Presented by Snap-On…A Closer Look

The thunder of the 2010 Goodguys Vintage Drag Racing season, presented by Snap-On is distant yet building! It all gets started at Indy this June for the 22nd edition of the Hot Rod Nationals. All of your favorite racing classes return for the 2010 season! For a complete look at all of the 2010 classes, event schedules and payouts, be sure and visit www.ggvintagedragracing.com

If you have a specific question regarding the rules, classes or technical queries, please contact Goodguys race director Larry Westervelt at (925) 895-7878 Here’s a quick look at what’s on tap and when!

June 11, 12 & 13 – Indianapolis, IN
22nd HOT ROD NATIONALS
O’Reilly Raceway Park @ Indianapolis. Race classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Comp I, Pro Comp II, B/GAS, Nostalgia Gas, Nostalgia Comp, Hot Rod Eliminator & Street Rod Shootout. Exhibition Classes: Nostalgia Super Stock, Geezer Gassers and Nostalgia Pro Stock. Racing/Tech Inquiries: Larry Westervelt (925) 895-7878
Race Schedule:
Thursday, June 10th – Pit Parking & Tech
Friday, June 11th – Qualifying
Saturday, June 12th – Qualifying and & Eliminations (TF & FC Rd 1)
Sunday, June 13th – Final Eliminations

August 20, 21 & 22 – Norwalk, OH
9th BLUE SUEDE CRUISE
Summit Motorsports Park. Special Notice – Don Garlits will serve as the event’s official “Hot Rod Hero!”
Race classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Comp I, Pro Comp II, B/GAS, Nostalgia Gas, Nostalgia Comp, Hot Rod Eliminator & Street Rod Shootout. Exhibition Classes: Nostalgia Super Stock, Geezer Gassers, Nostalgia Pro Stock. Racing/Tech Inquiries: Larry Westervelt (925) 895-7878
Thursday, August 19th – Pit Parking & Tech
Friday, August 20th – Qualifying
Saturday, August 21st – Qualifying and & Eliminations (TF & FC Rd 1)
Sunday, August 22nd – Final Eliminations

October 15, 16 & 17 – Bowling Green, KY
3rd NOSTALGIA NATIONALS
Beech Bend Raceway Park. Race classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Comp I, Pro Comp II, B/GAS, Nostalgia Gas, Nostalgia Comp, Hot Rod Eliminator & Street Rod Shootout. Exhibition Classes: Nostalgia Super Stock, Geezer Gassers, Nostalgia Pro Stock. Racing/Tech Inquiries: Larry Westervelt (925) 895-7878
Thursday, Oct 14th – Pit Parking & Tech
Friday, Oct 15th – Qualifying
Saturday, Oct 16th – Qualifying and & Eliminations (TF & FC Rd 1)
Sunday, Oct 17th – Final Eliminations

Friday Night Drags

Friday, July 9th
National Trail Raceway, Hebron, OH.
Race Classes
Hot Rod – 1954 & Earlier (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Hot Rod 1: 7.50 to 11.99
Hot Rod 2: 12 seconds & up
Street Machine – 1955 thru 1972 (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Street Machine I: 7.50 to 11.99
Street Machine II: 12 seconds & up
Comp – 1972 & earlier cars only (NOS OK, Electronics OK)
Comp I: 7.50 seconds & up
* Gates Open 2pm, Tech at 3pm, Time Runs 4pm, Eliminations 7pm

Friday, July 23rd
Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
Race Classes
Hot Rod – 1954 & Earlier (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Hot Rod 1: 7.50 to 11.99
Hot Rod 2: 12 seconds & up
Street Machine – 1955 thru 1972 (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Street Machine I: 7.50 to 11.99
Street Machine II: 12 seconds & up
Comp – 1972 & earlier cars only (NOS OK, Electronics OK)
Comp I: 7.50 seconds & up
* Gates Open 2pm, Tech at 3pm, Time Runs 4pm, Eliminations 7pm

Friday, September 17th
Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL
Race Classes
Hot Rod – 1954 & Earlier (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Hot Rod 1: 7.50 to 11.99
Hot Rod 2: 12 seconds & up
Street Machine – 1955 thru 1972 (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Street Machine I: 7.50 to 11.99
Street Machine II: 12 seconds & up
Comp – 1972 & earlier cars only (NOS OK, Electronics OK)
Comp I: 7.50 seconds & up
* Gates Open 2pm, Tech at 3pm, Time Runs 4pm, Eliminations 7pm

Friday, October 29th
ZMAX Dragway, Charlotte, NC
Race Classes
Hot Rod – 1954 & Earlier (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Hot Rod 1: 7.50 to 11.99
Hot Rod 2: 12 seconds & up
Street Machine – 1955 thru 1972 (*No NOS, No electronics*)
Street Machine I: 7.50 to 11.99
Street Machine II: 12 seconds & up
Comp – 1972 & earlier cars only (NOS OK, Electronics OK)
Comp I: 7.50 seconds & up
* Gates Open NOON, Tech at 1pm, Time Runs 3pm, Eliminations 5pm

Feeling Adventurous? Join the Del Mar Hot Rod Cruise this Spring!

Newsflash – 2/19 – We just learned that GM will be at the first tour stop – Ironworks Speed & Custom – to buy everyone lunch and to show off their new GM E-ROD engine!

A special Hot Rod Cruise down to ol’ Del Mar has been organized for Wednesday and Thursday April 7 & 8 prior to the Goodguys 10th Del Mar Nationals! The cruise will depart Goodguys Headquarters in Pleasanton Wednesday, April 7th at 8 a.m. arriving in Del Mar the next afternoon, Thursday, April 8th. The cruise will meander down California’s central valley with stops in Bakersfield and Lebec before going over the hill to Southern California. Stops at hot rod shops and exclusive private collections are planned so you won’t want to miss out! A hot rod cruise is a great way to spend a few days on the road with fellow hot rodders!

There’s room for whoever wants to come along so please join us and have some fun with your rod, custom or muscle car! All cruisers are responsible for making their hotel reservation for Wednesday night the 7th. The cruisers will be staying at the Radisson Covina (hotel address and contact information listed below – make sure and ask for the Goodguys cruiser rate). Please RSVP with Ed Burgess via e-mail (hotrded@sbcglobal.net) and let him know you plan on joining the cruise.

If you plan on joining in along the way that’s OK too, but we ask that you show your courtesy to the stop hosts by not arriving at their shop or collection before the other cruisers arrive. Here’s a look at the full cruise itinerary!

Del Mar Cruise Day 1
Wednesday, April 7th
Gather @ Goodguys Headquarters:
1071 Serpentine Lane
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 838-9876

Head South to Bakersfield @ 8am

Stop 1:
Ironworks Speed & Custom
2762 Unicorn Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661)399-8999
Arrive: 11:45am
Depart: 12:45pm

Stop 2:
Ridge Route Collectible & Restoration Collection
664 Lebec Rd, Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-2277
Arrive: 1:30pm
Depart: 2:30pm

Stop 3:
Justice Brothers
2734 Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9174
Arrive: 4pm
Depart: 5pm

Hotel Info for Wednesday night 4/7/2010
Radisson Covina
1211 E Garvey St, Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-3441
Arrive: 5:15pm

Del Mar Cruise Day 2
Thursday, April 8th

Depart Radisson Covina 9am

Stop 1:
Malloy Foundation – Private Collection
556 Malloy Ct., Corona, CA 92880
(951) 739-0508
Arrive: 9:30am
Depart: 11am

Stop 2:
Kipp’s Garage
541 Birch St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 775-7765
Arrive: 11:30am
Depart: 1pm

Stop 3:
Randy’s Drag Racing Museum
27560 Lindell Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 245-9355
Arrive: 1:15pm
Depart: 2:45pm

Last stop:
Del Mar Hilton – Goodguys Del Mar Nationals Host Hotel
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 792-5200

Show Your Car indoors at Ol’ Del Mar!

While the entries are streaming in at a rapid rate, spaces are still available for the indoor car show at the 10th Del Mar Nationals presented by Meguiar’s April 9, 10 & 11! The indoor car show will be held inside the Pat O’Brien Hall as well as the Exhibit Hall at the scenic Del Mar Fairgrounds.

It’s really simple to get registered for the Del Mar indoor car show. The first step is to download a registration form by clicking here

Once you have the form filled out, mail it along with a color picture to:
Harry Daviess, C/O Goodguys
P.O.Box 9132
Pleasanton, CA 94566

You can also scan the completed entry form and attach a jpeg photo and e-mail your entry to harryd@good-guys.com.

Besides being entered into one of the nicest indoor shows of the year in Southern California, each indoor participant will also receive a special award of excellence as well as early building access. Enter today as the spaces are guaranteed to fill up fast!

Byrd’s Falcon Flies High

David Byrd’s 1963 Ford Falcon from Moneta, Virginia was selected by Jack Roush as the national winner of the 2009 Ford in a Ford award. As the winner, Byrd received a Ford Racing crate engine with parts and accessories from Roush Racing!

Byrd’s Falcon looks great on the street but would also look great on the dragstrip with a killer stance, 392ci stroker linked to an AOD transmission, Boyd wheels, beefy BF Goodrich rubber, stellar red paint, auto meter gauges and Vintage Air A/C. The leather upholstery is two tone red.
The car was selected as the Ford in a Ford regional winner at the 16th Southeastern Nationals in Charlotte before being selected as the national winner.

The popular Ford in a Ford awards program returns in 2010. For a look at some of the finest Ford engines and components available today, visit www.roushperf.com

Classic Instrument’s Trophy Dash Award Winner Announced!

The 2009 Classic Instruments “Trophy Dash” National award winner is Scott and Laura Taylor’s menacing ’68 Mustang from Sacramento, CA. The Taylor’s mean Mustang was first spotted this year in Pleasanton where it was selected as a finalist for the Detroit Speed Muscle Machine of the Year award.

When the gates opened in Columbus for the 12th PPG Nationals, the ‘Stang was on the scene, thrashing through the Street Challenge Autocross in an attempt at the Ridetech Street Machine of the Year award. It was also in Columbus that the Classic Instruments staff selected it as a Trophy Dash winner before being selected over five other finalists as the National Winner.

The Mustang features an aluminum 427 (that dyno’d 705 hp), Art Morrison Max-G frame, Ridetech suspension, Classic Instruments gauges, wood steering wheel, BF Goodrich rubber and one of the nicest PPG paint job’s you’ll see featuring red skunk stripes. Harry’s Hot Rods in Sacramento gets credit for the build.
The Trophy Dash is open to any registered car or truck at Goodguys events using one of Classic’s line of standard gauges, custom designed gauges, or a Classic RetroFit redesigned original gauge assembly. Be sure to check out their website www.classicinstruments.com

Street Rod Headquarters Increases Sponsorship for 2010 Season

Vancouver, Washington based Street Rod Headquarters, the worldwide leader in in parts and accessories for 1937 through 1954 Chevrolet cars and trucks is returning for a bigger and better sponsorship campaign this season!

In addition to presenting the spectacular “Terrific 12″ display at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ, Street Rod Headquarters will also sponsor of the Truck of the Year Early award as well as the Class Act award at all 2010 National events nationwide.

The Truck of the Year early award is designed to honor an outstanding pre’-’53 tricked out truck. Six finalists will be chosen throughout the season with the overall winner to be announced Friday, October 8th on this website. The Class Act award is presented at each Goodguys National event to a vehicle that exudes class and elegance.

Street Rod Headquarters was founded in 2004, along with sister company Chev’s of the 40s. To view their extensive line of products or to contact them, visit their website at www.streetrodhq.com

2010 Terrific 12 Awards Overview!

Goodguys is proud to present the 2010 “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. The awards will be selected using two different methods.

The first group, consisting of The Goodguys/Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year, Goodguys/RideTech Street Machine of the Year, The Hot Rod of the Year, Street Rod d’ Elegance, Goodguys/Hushpower America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod and the West Coast Custom of the Year will be selected at their traditional events. For these awards, the selection committee will be made up of industry experts and Goodguys Staff members. Each member of the selection committee places his picks in order of preference. His first choice will receive five points, second choice four points, and so on. The winner is then determined by whoever receives the most total points. In the case of a tie, all committee members recast their votes for the two entrants involved in the tie.

The Goodguys/Street Rod Headquarters Truck of the Year (early – through ’52) Truck of the Year (late – ’53 through ’72), Goodguys/Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year, Hemming’s Muscle Machines Muscle Car of the Year, Goodguys/Grundy Insurance Kustom of the Year and the Detroit Speed Muscle Machine of the Year will be selected by using the regional “finalist” method. These awards will be selected by the Goodguys staff from a group of finalists chosen from various events in different regions of the US. This method benefits participants from all regions of the country – east to west, north to south – instead of limiting the award to a certain region and certain event. Each 2010 “Terrific 12” award and how the winner is selected are explained in detail below:

All “Terrific 12” award winners will receive: National bragging rights, a beautiful Billet award, a Custom Wrapped Snap-On Tool Box, a full color feature in the Goodguys Gazette and Yearbook, announcement on http://www.good-guys.com and an exclusive invitation and travel accommodations to the season-ending Goodguys Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 in Scottsdale, Arizona!

Event Specific Terrific 12 Awards

Goodguys West Coast Custom of the Year
Presented at: 28th All American Get-Together, March 27 & 28 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 28th 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 Street Rod d’ Elegance:
Presented at: 10th Del Mar Nationals, April 9-11, Del Mar, CA
Who’s Eligible: Street Rods through 1948 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: You must have your street rod entered in the indoor car show at the 10th Del Mar Nationals. Finalists will be selected from the indoor car show only.
Basic Criteria: Designed to honor a gorgeous, elegant street rod.

Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year:
Presented at: 22nd Hot Rod Nationals, June 11-13, Indianapolis, IN
Who’s Eligible: Hot rods 1948 and earlier.
How to Enter the Competition: Cars interested in competing for this award need to enter the “Hot Rod of the Year” staging area, Friday, June 11th at the north end of IRP no later than 9am. The hot rods will then drive to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a cruise around the “Brickyard”, followed by a 100-mile (approx) road-trip cruise around Indianapolis. All candidates will then participate in a 1/8th mile heads-up drag & brag fun run on the IRP quarter-mile. Times and speeds posted during the drag & brag will not determine the overall winner but style points do count. Following the drag & brag – Five finalists will be selected. The overall winner will be announced Saturday night, June 12th at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel (Formerly the Adam’s Mark).
Basic Criteria: It makes noise; it’s regularly street driven, has a mean attitude and screams the words “Hot Rod.” No cream puffs!

Goodguys/Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year:
Presented at: 13th PPG Nationals, July 9-11, Columbus, OH
Who’s Eligible: Street rods through 1948 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: On Friday, July 9th and Saturday, July 10th, all award candidates must park in the” Builders Choice” area at the Ohio Expo Center to be eligible for the 2010 Goodguys/Classic Instruments 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/RideTech Street Machine of the Year:
Presented at: 13th Goodguys PPG Nationals, July 9-11, Columbus, OH
Who’s Eligible: Street Machines 1954 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: All award candidates must park in the “Builders Choice” Area Friday and Saturday July 9th & 10th as well as participate in a three-lap Street Challenge Auto Cross Friday afternoon, July 9th (exact times TBD) at the Ohio Expo Center. Autocross lap times will not determine the overall winner but style points do count! Fastest time will receive a certificate for a set of free set of tires.
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/Hushpower America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod:
Presented at: 24th West Coast Nationals, August 27-29, Pleasanton, CA
Who’s Eligible: Street Rods through 1948 vintage.
How to the Enter the Competition: On Saturday, August 28th 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.

Regional “Terrific 12” Awards:

Goodguys/Grundy Insurance Kustom of the Year
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
10th Del Mar Nationals, April 9-11, Del Mar, CA
22nd Hot Rod Nationals, June 11-13, Indianapolis, IN
19th East Coast Nationals, June 25-27, Rhinebeck, NY
23rd Pacific Northwest Nationals, July 23-25, Puyallup, WA
4th Chicagoland Nationals, September 17-19, Joliet, IL
*16th Southeastern Nationals, October 29-31, Charlotte, NC
The winner will be selected from five finalists chosen at these events. *The Charlotte finalist will be carried over to the 2011 competition. The winner will be announced Friday, October 8th on http://www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Traditional Kustoms 1936 through 1964 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: 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/Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year:
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
1st Spring Nationals, March 12-14, Scottsdale, AZ
5th Nashville Nationals, May 21-23, Nashville, TN
13th Colorado Nationals, June 4-6, Loveland, CO
19th Heartland Nationals, July 2-4, Des Moines, IA
9th Midwestern Nationals, Sept 3-5, Kansas City,
6th Great American Nationals, Sept. 24-26, Pocono, PA
*The winner will be selected from the six finalists chosen at these events. The winner will be announced Friday, October 8th on http://www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Custom Rods 1949 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: Attend any of the five 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 traditional customizing techniques with modern day performance, engineering, components and styling.

Goodguys/Hemming’s Muscle Machines Muscle Car of the Year:
A finalist will be selected at each 2010 Goodguys National event from the Spring Nationals in Scottsdale through the Lone Star Nationals in Ft Worth, TX (through ’72) as well as the 17th Summer Get-Together in Pleasanton. The Bowling Green, Charlotte and Scottsdale 2010 finalists will be added to the list of 2011 MCOY finalists.
*The winner will be selected from all Seventeen finalists at these events. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 15th on http://www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Muscle Cars of all makes 1960 through 1972.
How to Enter the Competition: Attend any of the Seventeen 2010 Goodguys National events from the Spring Nationals in Scottsdale through the Lone Star Nationals in Ft Worth, TX (through ’72) as well as the 17th Summer Get-Together. 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 fully restored Muscle Car of superb quality.

Goodguys/Detroit Speed Muscle Machine of the Year
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
1st Spring Nationals, March 12-14, Scottsdale, AZ
10th Del Mar Nationals, April 9-11, Del Mar, CA
4th Orange County Get-Together, May 15 & 16, Costa Mesa, CA
5th Nashville Nationals, May 21-23, Nashville, TN
13th Colorado Nationals, June 4-6, Loveland, CO
17th Summer Get-Together, June 5 & 6, Pleasanton, CA
19th Heartland Nationals, July 2-4, Des Moines, IA
9th Midwestern Nationals, Sept. 3-5, Kansas City, KS
4th PEAK Chicagoland Nationals, Sept. 17-19, Joliet, IL
6th Great American Nationals, Sept. 24-26, Pocono, PA
18th Lone Star Nationals, Oct. 2-4, Ft Worth, TX
*17th Southeastern Nationals, Oct. 30-Nov 1, Charlotte, NC
*21st Autumn Get-Together, November 13 & 14, Pleasanton, CA
The winner will be selected from the eleven finalists chosen at these events. *The Southeastern Nationals and Autumn Get-Together finalists will be carried over to the 2011 competition. The winner will be announced Friday, October 8th on http://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. 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/Street Rod Headquarters Truck of the Year (Early – through ‘52)
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
13th Colorado Nationals, June 4-6, Loveland, CO
5th Nashville Nationals, May 21-23, Nashville, TN
19th Heartland Nationals, July 2-4, Des Moines, IA
24th West Coast Nationals, August 27-29, Pleasanton, CA
6th Great American Nationals, Sept. 24-26, Pocono, PA
18th Lone Star Nationals, Oct. 2-4, Ft Worth, TX
The winner will be selected from all six finalists chosen at these events. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 8th on http://www.good-guys.com
Who’s Eligible: Trick trucks through 1952 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: Attend any of the six events listed above in your truck and park in the “Builder’s Choice” 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 Truck of the Year (Late – ’53 through ‘72)
A finalist will be selected at each of the following events:
1st Spring Nationals, March 12-14, Scottsdale, AZ
10th Del Mar Nationals, April 9-11, Del Mar, CA
19th Heartland Nationals, July 2-4, Des Moines, IA
13th PPG Nationals, July 9-11, Columbus, OH
9th Midwestern Nationals, Sept. 3-5, Kansas City, KS
18th Lone Star Nationals, Oct. 2-4, Ft Worth, TX
*17th Southeastern Nationals, Oct. 30-Nov 1, Charlotte, NC
The winner will be selected from the five finalists chosen at these events. *The Charlotte finalist will be carried over to the 2011 competition. The winner will be announced Friday, October 8th on http://www.good-guys.com!
Who’s Eligible: Trick trucks 1953 through 1972 vintage.
How to Enter the Competition: Attend any of the six events listed above in your truck, and park in the “Builder’s Choice” 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.

Goodguy members win America’s Most Beautiful Roadster!

A tip of the cap goes out to Goodguys members Mike and Diane Dingman and their “Possessed” ’33 roadster for taking home the coveted “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” crown at the 61st Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona.

Built by Scott’s Hot Rods in Oxnard, CA “Possessed,” was hand crafted to blend the car Ford built in 1933 with the designs employed by European coachbuilders of the same era. Every component of the body is handbuilt.

The Dingman’s plan to enter “Possessed” in the Street Rod d’Elegance competition at the Goodguys 10th Del Mar Nationals, April 9-11 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Special Hot Rod Cruise Kicks off Season Opener in Scottsdale!

The season opening 1st Spring Nationals, March 12-14 at Westworld in Scottsdale gets off to a fast and fun start Thursday, March 11th with a special Hot Rod Cruise and Kick off Party hosted by the Over the Hill Gang!

The Hot Rod Tour is scheduled to leave the registration tent at Westworld at 10:30am. Stops include Mel Martins private collection, Hughes Performance (which will include a catered lunch), Baer Brakes, Scotty’s Garage, Darryl Smith Racing and Charlie’s Garage (AKA Custom Automotive Specialists.

Once the tour is finished, the official kickoff party gets started at Drew’s Garage in Tempe (Drew’s Garage is located at 410 South Perry Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-2399. The kickoff party starts at 5:00pm. Food will be served beginning at 6pm.

Don’t miss this spectacular day of hot rodding and fellowship leading into the all new Spring Nationals! Tour maps and directions will be given out at the event registration tent at Westworld. Special thanks go out to the Over the Hill Gang Phoenix for planning and coordinating the Tour and Kick off Party!

Important Note: We ask that you show your courtesy to the stop hosts by not arriving at their shop or collection before the other cruisers arrive as it may interrupt their normal business hours. Thank you!

Timberland PRO National Winners Announced!

The ultimate “Do it Yourself” hot rodders were honored by Goodguys and Timberland as the national winner’s of the Timberland PRO “Homebuilt Heaven” competition. The competition is divided into two distinctive categories: Homebuilt Heaven (contemporary street rod, truck or custom through ’72 vintage) and Traditional Homebuilt Heaven (traditional hot rod, truck or custom through ’72 vintage).

The 2009 Homebuilt Heaven National winner is Zach and Brenda Straits of Staunton, Virginia. The Staunton’s were originally picked as Homebuilt Heaven award winners at the 12th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Their beautiful red ’61 Ford Starliner features a stock 390 engine/automatic tranny, stock red & black interior, Ford hubcaps and rolls on BF Goodrich rubber. The Straits did the frame off restoration themselves! It is a truly deserving, flawless car.

The Traditional Homebuilt Heaven winner is Mike Russell of Springfield, Illinois. Mike’s chopped 1930 Ford Model A was chosen as a finalist at the 21st Hot Rod Nationals in Indy. The blue coupe sports a quickchange rear, a dropped and drilled I-beam axle, juice brakes and a flathead topped with an Edmunds intake.

Both the Straits and Russell will receive a special trophy from our friends at Timberland PRO as well as a $1,000 shopping spree at http://www.timberland.com

Congratulations to both winners!