Boo! 17th Southeastern Nationals on Tap in Charlotte This Halloween weekend!

The Goodguys 17th Southeastern Nationals returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway this Halloween weekend bringing over 2,500 of the South’s hottest rods and coolest customs to the heart of NASCAR country. The three day event features a giant show & shine, Goodguys AutCross, vendor exhibits, swap meet & cars for sale corral, Saturday night track cruise, NASCAR rides, model car show, and lots more fun for the entire family!

Don Miller, former president of Penske Racing, hot rodder and one of the most influential figures in international motorsports will be a special guest at the Southeastern Nationals. Miller will be on hand to sign copies of his new book “Miller’s Time – A Lifetime at Speed.” A hot rodder to the very core, Miller will drive his Caddy powered ’39 Ford Standard coupe to the event! He will be set up at the Goodguys big rig beginning at 11am Saturday the 30th.

The big weekend starts Thursday with the popular Poker run to NASCAR shops and a final stop at Fatman Fabrications for an open house! Plus Friday’s TGIF Party/Open House at Detroit Speed! Don’t miss this auto lover’s paradise! For a full lineup of weekend activities, past event photo galleries etc., click here:
www.southeasternnats.com

Event Hours
Friday, Oct 29th – 8am to 5pm
Saturday, Oct 30th – 8am to 5pm
Sunday, Oct 31st – 8am to 3pm

General Admission:
Adults $18
Kids (7-12) $6

Vehicle Registration:
Not registered yet? Don’t worry about it! Just register once you get to the Speedway!

At Event Weekend Registration Fee: $75 (includes the car and two people)
At Event Sunday Only Registration Fee: $40

Swap Meet & Car Corral:
Swap Meet Check in Starts Thursday the 28th at NOON
Swap Meet & Car Corral Spots: $65 at the gate

Exclusive First Look – Goodguys 2011 Event Schedule!

Pleasanton, Calif – The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will stage twenty-one dynamic events in 2011. The event lineup features eighteen national events for rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage as well as three “Get-Together’s” in Northern California which welcome all years, American made or powered specialty vehicles.

Anchored by the Goodguys 14th PPG Nationals, July 8-10 in Columbus, OH (the largest event of the year with over 6,000 cars and 500-plus vendors) the schedule features three brand new events led by the 1st Wix Filters Speedway Nationals, September 16-18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The first event of its kind ever to be held on the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature over 3,000 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars, plus vendor exhibits, an AutoCross, swap meet, track cruise and much more! The 1st Spring Lone Star Nationals, March 18-20 at Texas Motor Speedway and the 1st Fall Del Mar Nationals, November 25-27 (Thanksgiving weekend) are brand new to the schedule as well.

Notable date changes include the 5th PEAK Chicagoland Nationals which will move from its traditional September date to August 12-14 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. The 10th Great Northwestern Nationals in Spokane, Washington has been moved back one week and will be held August 19-21 at the Spokane Co. Fair & Expo Center.

The West Coast Nationals, long considered the “crown jewel” of all Goodguys events due to the quality of vehicles in attendance celebrates its 25th anniversary August 26-28. Special silver anniversary activities will take place throughout the weekend in Pleasanton.

Two popular Friday Night Drag programs featuring sportsman and exhibition cars will be held July 8th at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH and on July 22nd and at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. Goodguys AutoCross action will be held at fifteen of the twenty one events including a full program at the 14th PPG Nationals in Columbus.

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
2011 Event Schedule

2nd Spring Nationals
March 11, 12 & 13 – WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, AutoCross & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.southwestnats.com

1st Spring Lone Star Nationals
March 18, 19 & 20 – Texas Motor Speedway, Ft Worth, TX
Brand new event featuring rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, AutoCross & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.lonestarnats.com

29th All American Get-Together
March 26 & 27 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Indoor & outdoor car shows, giant swap meet, car corral, vendor exhibits, West Coast Custom of the Year award & much more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.allamericangettogether.com

11th Meguiars Del Mar Nationals
April 1, 2 & 3 – Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, AutoCross, Street Rod ‘Elegance award, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.delmarnationals.com

6th Bridgestone Nashville Nationals
May 20, 21 & 22 – LP Field, Tennessee Titan Stadium,Nashville, TN
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, AutoCross, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.nashvillenats.com

18th Summer Get-Together
June 4 & 5 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Car show, giant swap meet, car corral, vendor exhibits, AutoCross & much more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.summergettogether.com

14th Colorado Nationals
June 3, 4 & 5 – The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, CO
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, autocross, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.coloradonats.com

20th East Coast Nationals
June 24, 25 & 26 – Dutchess Co. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet & more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.eastcoastnats.com

20th Heartland Nationals
July 1, 2 & 3 – Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, AutoCross, live entertainment, fireworks & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.heartlandnats.com

14th PPG Nationals
July 8, 9 & 10 – Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
The biggie! Over 6,000 1972 & earlier rods, customs, classics and muscle cars! Car show, Over 500 vendor exhibits, swap meet, Street Rod of the Year award, Street Machine of the Year award, live entertainment, AutoCross, Friday Nights Drags, seminars and much more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.goodguysnats.com

24th Pacific Northwest Nationals
July 22, 23 & 24 – Puyallup Fair & Events Center, Puyallup, WA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, Friday Night Drags & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.pacificnorthwestnats.com

5th PEAK Chicagoland Nationals
August 12, 13, & 14 – Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, IL
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, AutoCross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.chicagolandnats.com

10th Great Northwest Nationals
August 19, 20 & 21 – Spokane Co. Fair & Expo Center, Spokane, WA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.greatnorthwestnats.com

25th West Coast Nationals
August 26, 27 & 28 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod award, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.ggwestcoastnats.com

10th Mid-Western Nationals
September 2, 3 & 4 – Kansas Speedway Kansas City, KS
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, AutoCross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.midwesternnats.com

1st Wix Filters Speedway Nationals
September 16, 17 & 18 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN
Brand new event featuring rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, AutoCross, track cruise, Hot Rod of the Year award & more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.good-guys.com

19th Lone Star Nationals
Sept 30, Oct. 1 & 2 – Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, AutoCross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.lonestarnats.com

18th Southeastern Nationals
October 28, 29 & 30– Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte, NC
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, AutoCross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.southeasternnats.com

22nd Autumn Get-Together
November 12 & 13 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Indoor & outdoor car show, giant swap meet, car corral, vendor exhibits, AutoCross & much more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.autumngettogether.com

14th Southwest Nationals
November 18, 19 & 20 – WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet & more! Info (925) 838-9876
www.southwestnats.com

1st Fall Del Mar Nationals
November 25, 26 & 27 – Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Brand new event featuring rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, AutoCross & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.delmarnats.com

To download a PDF listing of the schedule click here

Limited Edition Holiday Ornament Now Available!

Lookin’ for a little holiday cheer? Check out the new limited edition, first-ever Goodguys Holiday Tree Ornament! The candy apple red, shatter-proof bulbs feature the Goodguys ’32 sedan driving through the snow and are guaranteed to brighten up any hot rod holiday tree!

Cost is only $10 but you better hurry! We only have 100 of them in stock!

Click this link to order yours today

Get Yourself a Spot at the 21st Autumn Get-Together Swap Meet!

We know you have some “stuff” piling up in your garage as the winter months approach and Goodguys has the perfect solution – a swap meet space at the 21st Autumn Get-Together November 13 & 14 in Pleasanton! The meet is filling up fast but there are still plenty of spaces available! A swap spot is only $60 if you pre-regiuster ($65 at the gate) and measures 10’ x 20’ in length. New and used automotive parts only!

Click here to download the swap meet entry form

Click here to register online

You can also call Andrew (925) 218-9114 or Edward (925) 218-9127 to reserve a spot over the phone! Spaces may also be available at the event. Set up begins Friday 11/12 and runs from 2pm to 7pm. Enter through Gate #5 off Bernal Ave.

This is second biggest Goodguys swap meet of the year! Don’t miss your chance to clean out your garage before winter hits!

3rd Nostalgia Nationals Race Results!

Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, KY – The Goodguys 3rd Nostalgia Nationals presented by Snap-on at historic Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky was a colorful blend of hot rods, vintage race cars, outstanding warm weather and an enthusiastic standing room only crowd. Long time professional drag racers Cruz and Tony Pedregon joined the party on Sunday giving the fans a rare treat by signing autographs and firing off their gorgeous Fiat Nostalgia Top Fuel dragster built in memory of their late father “Flamin’ Frank.” The event served as the third and final Goodguys Vintage Drag Race of the 2010 season.

Click here to view the result sheets »

Follow the Nostalgia Nats Vintage Drag Race Action!

Today kicks off the Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals Vintage Drag Racing from Bowling Green, KY!

Follow the action as PR Director John Drummond reports live via the Vintage Drag Racing Blog Check in for constant updates and daily race results!

Click Here To Visit The Vintage Drag Race Blog

2010 Lone Star Nationals MEGA Gallery Now Online! Nearly 350 Photos!

Check out nearly 350 official event photos taken by the Goodguys Gazette staff at the 2010 Lone Star Nationals!

Mega Gallery Here

October Merchandise Specials!!!!

The Goodguys merchandise department is offering 20% off selected items while supplies last. This is an online promotion only so hurry up and get em’ while you can. Sale ends October 31st!

Retro Life’s Short Crewneck Sweatshirt (black or sand)
Sale Price:
S to 3X – $28.00
(reg price – $35.00)

’32 Sedan Full Zip Sweatshirt (black or lite steel)
Sale Price:
S to 3X – $36.00
(reg price – $45.00)

Ace of Spades Flex Cap
Sale Price:
$17.00
(reg price – $22.00)

Side Rod Trucker Cap
Sale Price:
$16.00
(reg price – $20.00)

Visit the Goodguys Store Today To Snag These Great Deals!

Nostalgia in the air as Goodguys visit Bowling Green this Weekend!

The Goodguys 3rd Nostalgia Nationals presented by Snap-on takes over Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green this weekend turning the nostalgic racing venue into an automobile lover’s paradise, with two events in one! A giant car show featuring over 1,500 hot rods, customs and classic cars through 1972 vintage will fill Beech Bend’s spacious grounds while hundreds of vintage drag racers will do battle in twelve classes of competition.

Full Event Information – www.nostalgianats.com

Event features include a giant car show, a full scale vintage drag race with ten eliminator classes, an automotive swap meet, a vendor exhibit midway and many other automotive themed activities.

NHRA Funny Car racers Cruz and Tony Pedregon will serve as grand marshals. They will be on hand Sunday the 17th to sign autographs for fans at the Snap-on tent as well as display their late father Frank’s vintage dragster.

The drag racing action promises to be spectacular as over 200 race cars are expected to compete. Justin Grant, who won this event in 2008 with his “Stardust” ‘Cuda returns to headline the Funny Car division while last year’s Top Fuel winner Howard Haight also returns in the “Nitro-Diction” entry. Full fields will be featured in both nitro classes. Nostalgia Pro Stocks, Geezer Gassers and a whopping field of over 40 Nostalgia Super Stockers have pre-entered.

As the late Steve Evans used to scream…”Be There!”

Event Hours:
Fri 8-5
Sat 8-5
Sun 8-3
General Admission:
$20 per day
Kids 7-12 $6 per day
Registration Fees:
3 day entry (rod & custom show) $75
Sunday only – $40
Racer registration – $85
Swap Meet & Car Corral: $65

2010 Great American Nationals Mega Gallery Now Online!

Check out nearly 350 official event photos shot by the Goodguys Gazette crew at the 2010 Great American Nationals!

Visit the Mega Gallery Here

2010 Muscle Machine of the Year Winner!

Dennis DeCamp’s 1970 Ford Mustang has been named Goodguys 2010 Detroit Speed Muscle Machine of the Year. The red Mustang with superior fit and finish was spotted sliding around several autocrosses this year and was selected as a finalist at the Orange County Get-Together back in May. It’s the second Terrific 12 award for DeCamp in three years. In 2007, his Ferrari-influenced 1932 Ford took home the Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year title in Columbus.

Built by Barry’s Speed Shop (who also built the ’32 roadster), DeCamp’s potent pony looks as good as it runs. The car is covered in deep layers of House of Kolor Blue Blood Red with metallic gold skunk stripes. The sport suspension combines a front end from Global West, a TCI Trilink and QA1 shocks. A 13-inch big brake kit from Baer stops the 18 & 19 inch Schott wheels on a dime. Brown Italian leather by Gabe’s covers the 2007 Mustang bucket seats. Under the flawless hood lies a completely polished 548-horsepower Roush 427.

Aside from all the car’s impressive bells and whistles, it’s a true driver. Dennis took off from his home in West Covina and drove the car to the Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals in Puyallup, Washington and when he heard he had won the Detroit Speed Muscle Machine of the Year award he said he’d be driving it over to Scottsdale for the season-ender. This car is all show and all go!

Like the other winners, DeCamp will receive a customized toolbox courtesy of Snap-on as well as his Detroit Speed Muscle Machine of the Year award while in Scottsdale at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 at Westworld.

Fellow award finalists included Jack Hodson, Glendale, AZ (’67 Camaro), Matt Alcala, San Diego, CA (’69 Camaro), Mark Turner, Hermitage, TN (’69 Camaro), Mark Allen, Mesa, AZ (’67 Camaro), Doug Renner, Orange County, CA (‘69 Camaro), Roger Burman, Rockwell City, IA (’71 Plymouth ‘Cuda), Randy Johnson, Kewaskim, WI (’70 Camaro), Bob Bertelsen, Columbiana, OH (’72 Firebird), Mark Dinkel, Hays, KS (’70 Nova) and Terry Neuville, Prairieville, LA (’68 Camaro).

Congratulations to Dennis and all finalists!

2010 Muscle Car of the Year Winner

Ken Mosier’s 1970 Dodge Challenger has been named Goodguys 2010 Hemmings Muscle Machines Muscle Car of the Year! Mosier, owner of his own restoration shop “The Finer Details” in Danville, Indiana had chased this particular car for over 17 years before recently getting his hands on it, personally restoring it to original factory condition. The numbers matching muscle car is just as spectacular as it was the day it rolled off the assembly line.

Ken Mosier’s 1970 Dodge Challenger has been named Goodguys 2010 Hemmings Muscle Machines Muscle Car of the Year! Mosier, owner of his own restoration shop “The Finer Details” in Danville, Indiana had chased this particular car for over 17 years before recently getting his hands on it, personally restoring it to original factory condition. The numbers matching muscle car is just as spectacular as it was the day it rolled off the assembly line.

This particular Challenger was one of the rare 426 hemi powered R/T models which now bring unbelievable prices at auctions throughout the world. The elephant 426 is equipped with two four barrels and a four point ignition. It’s backed by a desirable four-speed with a pistol grip and a 4:10 geared Dana. Brakes for the purple beast are manual drum and the bucket seat/rally dash interior was refinished using products from Legendary Auto Interiors.

Mosier will receive a customized toolbox courtesy of Snap-on as well as his Muscle Car of the Year award while in Scottsdale at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 at Westworld.

Fellow award finalists included Ron Hoeft, Bucyrus, OH (1962 Impala), Jerry Dennis, Concord, NC (’62 Chevy Biscayne), John Sahid, Scottsdale, AZ (’69 Camaro), Mark Gappa, Scottsdale, AZ (’70 Chevelle), Mark Proctor, Upland, CA (’70 Chevelle), Darren White, Nashville, TN (’68 Camaro), Bob Prichard, Cupertino, CA (‘67 Pontiac Firebird), Mike Slaughter, Brighton, CO (’67 Yenko Camaro), Ed Pienta, Wilkes Barre, PA (’71 Olds 442), Dennis Albaugh, Ankeny, IA (’70 Yenko Chevelle), Ron Hoeft, Bucyrus, OH (’67 Impala), Bob Leenstra, Kent, WA (’69 Ford BOSS 429), Jacques Longpre, Polson, MT, Sam Lankford, Greensboro, NC (’70 Chevelle), Leonard Lopez, Brentwood, CA (’70 Cougar), Rich Gregory, Barrington, IL (’69 Yenko Camaro), Larry Greif, Marengo, IL (’70 Camaro), John Gregory, Coatsville, PA (’67 Plymouth GTX) and Alan Spry, Abilene, TX (’70 Plymouth Superbird).

Congratulations to Mosier and all finalists!

This particular Challenger was one of the rare 426 hemi powered R/T models which now bring unbelievable prices at auctions throughout the world. The elephant 426 is equipped with two four barrels and a four point ignition. It’s backed by a desirable four-speed with a pistol grip and a 4:10 geared Dana. Brakes for the purple beast are manual drum and the bucket seat/rally dash interior was refinished using products from Legendary Auto Interiors.

Mosier will receive a customized toolbox courtesy of Snap-on as well as his Muscle Car of the Year award while in Scottsdale at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 at Westworld.

Fellow award finalists included Ron Hoeft, Bucyrus, OH (1962 Impala), Jerry Dennis, Concord, NC (’62 Chevy Biscayne), John Sahid, Scottsdale, AZ (’69 Camaro), Mark Gappa, Scottsdale, AZ (’70 Chevelle), Mark Proctor, Upland, CA (’70 Chevelle), Darren White, Nashville, TN (’68 Camaro), Bob Prichard, Cupertino, CA (‘67 Pontiac Firebird), Mike Slaughter, Brighton, CO (’67 Yenko Camaro), Ed Pienta, Wilkes Barre, PA (’71 Olds 442), Dennis Albaugh, Ankeny, IA (’70 Yenko Chevelle), Ron Hoeft, Bucyrus, OH (’67 Impala), Bob Leenstra, Kent, WA (’69 Ford BOSS 429), Jacques Longpre, Polson, MT, Sam Lankford, Greensboro, NC (’70 Chevelle), Leonard Lopez, Brentwood, CA (’70 Cougar), Rich Gregory, Barrington, IL (’69 Yenko Camaro), Larry Greif, Marengo, IL (’70 Camaro), John Gregory, Coatsville, PA (’67 Plymouth GTX) and Alan Spry, Abilene, TX (’70 Plymouth Superbird).

Congratulations to Mosier and all finalists!

2010 Truck of the Year-Early Winner!

George Poteet’s “Miller Hauler Special” Indy-inspired ’32 Ford pickup has been named Goodguys 2010 Street Rod Headquarters Truck of the Year –Early. The Truck of the Year is divided into two categories – “Early” (trucks through 1952 vintage) and “Late” (1953 through 1972).

Poteet’s no stranger to winning major awards in the rod & custom industry. He’s a multiple winner of the Goodguys Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year but also likes to go fast. Real fast! His “Blowfish” ’69 Plymouth Barracuda is one of the fastest cars on the planet. His latest creation, the “Miller Hauler Special” is incredibly detailed and masterfully built. The early Ford pickup was designed by Brian Stinger with machine work and final assembly by the Rad Rides by Troy Team.

The truck has what seems to be a million thoughtfully placed louvers and mind boggling amounts of milled aluminum, chrome and custom fabbed parts and pieces. The focal point is the polished custom grill built by Steve Moal. The body features a wedge chop, stretched cowl, custom hood and hood sides by Stinger and a custom box out back. The engine is a 201 cubic inch Donavan 4 banger linked to a Tremec T5. The truck rolls on a genie deuce frame with custom front horns. A Magnum 5 inch drop tube axle insures a killer stance. The Brakes are 12-inch Bendix style with custom machined fins which stop the 19 inch gold Dayton wires. Sitting in the custom Stinger-built seats gives you a birds-eye view of the immaculate Diamond T dash featuring Classic Instruments gauges and MG steering wheel.

Poteet will receive a customized toolbox courtesy of Snap-on as well as his Street Rod HQ Truck of the Year of the Year – Early award while in Scottsdale at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 at Westworld.

Fellow award finalists included the trucks of Ricky “Slim” Kircharr, Northpoint, AL (’53 Chevy), Steve Frisbee, Portland, OR (’33 Dodge), Jimmy Heravtin, Warrington, MO (’30 Ford), Tom Stephens, Williams, CA (’48 Ford) and Jerry Holbrook, Haymarket, VA (’41 Willys).

Congratulations to Poteet and all fellow finalists!

2010 Kustom of the Year Winner!

The sleek 1935 Ford Kustom of renowned Hollywood tattoo artist “Bugs” has been named Goodguys 2010 Grundy Kustom of the Year.

Built by Troy Ladd and his team at Hollywood Hot Rods, the car originally started life as a humpback sedan but was meticulously transformed into a chopped 3 window coupe. All body panels were either handmade or modified to create a longer, “Zephyr” style Westergard-inspired kustom.

In addition to the chopped top, the low and sleek look was achieved by the rear 8 inches and adding 10 inches to the handmade rear fenders. Fender skirts and running boards were also fabricated while a Bentley hood skin was used for the decklid area. The headlights are from a Chevy truck, and the distinctive grill came from a White truck. The car was finished off in a ruby brown metallic. It sits on a custom frame with Ridetech goodies, a 4-link rear suspension with a Ford 9-inch and a tried and true 350/350 combo.

The Art Deco theme was carried throughout the interior thanks to a custom dash featuring a Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster and clock. The steering wheel is from a ’46 Pontiac and has been modified with a hand carved center. Also – custom carved are the knobs, shifter and pedals. Dave Martinez handled the stitching chores with ease, utilizing sculpted panels.

Bugs will receive a customized toolbox courtesy of Snap-on as well as his Grundy Kustom of the Year award while in Scottsdale at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 at Westworld. Fellow award finalists included Brian Zelenka, Lyons, IL (‘53 Chevy), Tony Feil, Whitehouse Station, NJ (’40 Pontiac), Bob Davidson, Graham, WA (’50 Ford) and Everett Plata, Lockport, IL (’50 Ford convt).

Congratulations to Bugs and all finalists!

2010 Custom Rod of the Year Winner!

Kenneth Davis’ 1955 Chevy Nomad “Fastmad” has been named Goodguys 2010 Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year. The gorgeous custom Nomad was chosen as a finalist at the Heartland Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa this summer. Kenneth is the father of Kenny Davis, proprietor of Kenny Davis Hot Rods in Rogers, Arkansas.

Smooth can only begin to describe this really red, really righteous ’55 Nomad. The laser-straight body remains mostly stock, save for the shaved emblems, tucked bumpers and billet grille. The custom engine bay features smoothed panels with a contrasting pewter color to showcase the rumpty-rump 454 big block Chevy mill.

The saddle brown leather interior sports a custom console. The wagon rolls in style on 18 and 20-inch Legacy II wheels from Billet Specialties. For the win, Davis will receive a customized toolbox courtesy of Snap-on as well as his Custom Rod of the Year of the Year award while in Scottsdale at the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals, November 19-21 at Westworld.

Davis’ fellow finalists for the Custom Rod of the Year award included Bucky Gay, Highland, UT (’66 Chevelle), Scotty Gray, LaHabra Heights, CA (’55 Nash Wagon), Dick Bates, Easly, SC (’62 Chevy Bel Air), Bill Pendleton, New Castle, PA (’61 Chevy) and Brent Elsen, Sioux City, IA (’66 Chevelle).

Congratulations to Kenneth and all finalists!

It’s Time to Give Away Some Cars!

Heading into the home stretch of the 2010 means it’s time to give away some cars to some lucky Goodguys and gals! The giveaways begin Sunday, November 14th in Pleasanton as the bright red ’65 Mustang will be given away in conjunction with Live 105.3FM at the 21st Autumn Get-Together! This event will be your last chance to sign up for a chance to win the car! Simply stop by the Live 105 booth any time Saturday November 13th or Sunday morning the 14th and fill out the entry form!

The following week, the BOSS Snake Giveaway and the ’68 Pontiac Firebird giveaway highlight the season ending 13th Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale. The BOSS Snake, which made its debut in Scottsdale earlier this spring, will be given away following the selection of one last finalist from the event participants. Don’t forget to fill out your Sunday Lucky ticket and attend the awards ceremony for your chance to win!

Both fans as well as event participants attending the 13th Southwest Nationals will have a crack at winning the ’68 Pontiac Firebird. Simply stop by the KOOL FM 94.5 booth and fill out the form for your chance to win!

Looking for a Few Good Trucks!

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is lookin’ for a few good trucks! A special indoor truck exhibit will highlight the 21st Autumn Get-Together November 13 & 14 in Pleasanton, CA. The exhibit will feature trucks of all years, makes, models and styles – from street trucks to semi trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks and any kind of truck you can imagine.

There is room for 50 trucks in the exhibit which will be located inside the main exhibit building at the Pleasanton Fairgrouinds. “We love trucks and they have always been an integral part of our events and what we do,” said Event Director Harry Daviess. “We wanted to put trucks and their owners in the spotlight at the Autumn Get-Together. It’s a great event with a huge outdoor show & shine, vendor exhibits and autocross and we’re saving the premier exhibit building for the trucks. It’s their turn to shine.”

To pre-register for the 21st Autumn Get-Together truck exhibit, download the event entry form and send it in along with two or three color photographs to:
Harry Daviess
C/O Goodguys Autumn Get-Together Truck Exhibit
P.O. Box 9132
Pleasanton, CA 94566

You can also e-mail your entry information and digital photos to harryd@good-guys.com

Pennsylvania Rodder George Will Wins Custom Snap-On Toolbox

Retired gas tanker driver and lifelong car and truck “nut” George Will of Erie, Pennsylvania was randomly chosen from a pool of over 100,000 names as the lucky winner of a custom toolbox courtesy of Snap-on tools. The toolbox giveaway was part of a 6 month online promotion supporting http://www.snapon.com