Rolling History on Display at Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals

Hot rod historians will be happy to know the Ed Iskenderian roadster will be on display inside the Ed Pink Racing Engines booth on the midway at the Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals March 30-April 1st at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Built in 1939 and featured on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine in 1948, Isky’s roadster is truly a time capsule to the bygone era of post war hot rodding. It hasn’t been washed or dusted in over 20 years, maintaining a perfect patina not seen on very many cars today. Fans will have the chance to see the historic roadster, along with Pink’s red ’29 and a few others at Pink’s booth all weekend long.

Both Iskenderian and Pink will be honored as Hot Rod Hero’s throughout the event in Del Mar. On Saturday March 31st, Pink and Iskenderian will take part in a special meet & greet with fans at 11:30am inside the Mission Tower building. The two hot rodding legends will be interviewed, recall career highlights and answer fans’ questions in an open forum. They’ll also sign autographs for fans during the weekend. Pink was able to reproduce a historic old photograph of the two men together at a 1960s era drag race that will be given out for free to fans seeking autographs (while supplies last).

Ed Iskenderian and his '24 T Bucket circa 1948

For a closer look at the Isky Roadster, visit: http://tbucketblog.com/?tag=iskenderian-cams

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Ya Gotta Drive ‘Em…Goodguys 2012 Cruise Lineup Offers 5 Fun Filled Trips

With the 2012 event season just about underway, it’s time to get out those rods, customs, muscle cars and tricked out trucks and drive ‘em! Ya gotta drive ‘em!

With the help of some dedicated cruise leaders, Goodguys is proud to announce the first “Ya Gotta Drive ‘Em” Cruises of the 2012 season. Included are fun filled cruises to Del Mar, CA, Nashville, TN, Colorado, Columbus, OH and Puyallup, WA!

The flier below features the basic cruise details as well as contact information for the cruise leaders! Get involved and get out there with your ride and join in on the fun!

At least one more BIG CRUISE will be added to the lineup this season. We’ll have more details on that later this spring, but for now, take a look at these awesome opportunities to get out and have some fun in your car!

2012 You Gotta Drive 'Em Cruise Map

All 2012 Event Registration Forms Posted and Ready for Download!

Looking for a a registration form for your favorite Goodguys event this season? You’re in luck! All 2012 event registration forms are now posted and ready for download! And to make it even easier on you we’ve included all the links right here in this article! Just stroll down the list and pick out the event you’d like to register, download the form, fill it out and mail it in!

Are you registered for 2012 yet?

We understand that not everyone likes to register online and if you’re not a Goodguys member yet (you should be!), sending in this form or calling (925) 838-9876 Ext 1 is the easiest way to get signed up and ready for this year’s Goodguys Goodtimes!

Below are the links for each 2012 event registration form.

Goodguys 3rd Spring Nationals, March 9-11, Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 2nd Spring Lone Star Nationals, March 16-18, Texas Motor Speedway, Ft Worth, TX
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 30th All American Get-Together, March 24 & 25, Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, March 30-April 1, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 7th Nashville Nationals, May 18-20, LP Field, Nashville, TN
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 19th Summer Get-Together, June 2 & 3, Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 15th Colorado Nationals, June 8-10, The Ranch, Loveland, CO
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 21st Grundy Worldwide Insurance East Coast Nationals, June 15-17 The Big E, West Springfield, MA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 21st Heartland Nationals, June 29-July 1, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 15th PPG Nationals, July 6-8, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 25th Pacific Northwest Nationals, July 27-29, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, Puyallup, WA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 11th Great Northwest Nationals, August 17-19, Spokane Fair & Events Center, Spokane, WA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 26th West Coast Nationals, August 24-26, Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 11th Midwestern Nationals, Aug 31-Sept 2, Kansas Speedway, Kasnas City, KS
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals, Sept 21-23, Indy Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 20th Lone Star Nationals, Oct 5-7, Texas Motor Speedway, Ft Worth, TX
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 19th Southeastern Nationals, Oct 26-28, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 23rd Autumn Get-Together, Nov 10 & 11, Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 15th Southwest Nationals, Nov 16-18, Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ
Registration Form (PDF)

Goodguys 2nd Fall Del Mar Nationals, Nov 23-25, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Registration Form (PDF)

Give your Sweetie a Goodguys membership for Valentine’s Day!

Be my Valentine!

Valentine’s Day Offers the perfect time to give the gift of goodguys to your sweetie! If you’re tired of giving your sweetheart the same old Valentine’s gifts – why not give the gift of a Goodguys membership?

As a Goodguys member, your Valentine will receive 12 monthly issues of the full-color, information-packed Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette Magazine delivered to their mailbox and e-mail in-box, exclusive members-only discount offers for tickets, merchandise and car registrations, your own unique, personalized membership card, members-only decal and more for just $35 a year! You’re guaranteed to get lucky by giving the gift of Goodguys!

Join online here or call (925) 838-9876

Hot Rod Cruise Through Phoenix Area Starts off 3rd Spring Nationals Weekend!

Cruisin' to Spring Nationals

The season opening Goodguys 3rd Spring Nationals March 9-11 at Westworld in Scottsdale is just weeks away! The event serves as the opening stop of the 20-event Goodguys 2012 event schedule.

The weekend gets off to a great start Thursday, March 8th with the traditional Hot Rod Cruise hosted by The Over the Hill Gang (our awesome host club for the weekend). They’ve cooked up yet another awesome day of hot rodding fellowship with a Hot Rod Cruise featuring 7 stops throughout the Phoenix area! The final stop is at the popular “5 & Diner” on N 16th St in Phoenix.

The Hot Rod Cruise leaves event registration at Westworld @ 10:30am! Maps with directions, addresses and other helpful information will be handed out at the event registration tent prior to departure. Come join the fun! Here’s a look at the day’s stops!

Stop #1 – Cams Auto Creations, Phoenix
Stop #2 – Baer Brakes, Phoenix (Lunch stop!)
Stop #3 – Hot Rod Alley, Peoria, AZ (private collection)
Stop #4 – Keith Stribley’s Valley Speed Center, Glendale (private collection)
Stop #5 – Blue Oval Customs, Brewmaster performance, Panoramic Window, MAAZ custom paint and graphics, John Cox Racing & Monsoon Tile, Glendale, AZ (all 6 stops at same location!)
Stop #6 – Total Auto Pro’s, Phoenix
Stop #7 – 5 & Diner, Phoenix (no host dinner, music and fun!)

For more, visit http://www.ggspringnats.com

Cruisin’ the Coast to Ol’ Del Mar!

Cruisin' The Coast

Returning for a 5th consecutive year, a special hot rod cruise to Del Mar is being organized in advance of the Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals. The cruise will depart Goodguys Headquarters in Pleasanton Wednesday, March 28th @ 8:30am arriving in Del Mar the next afternoon. The cruise will head down scenic Highway 101 (better known as El Camino Real) with stops in Paso Robles and Morro Bay before ending the day in the gorgeous coastal city of Santa Barbara. 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 28th. The cruisers will be staying at the Hyatt Santa Barbara (hotel address and contact information listed below – make sure and ask for the Goodguys 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!

Day One – Wednesday, March 28th
Leave Goodguys HQ @ 8:30am
Stop #1 Dick Woodland residence for lunch, Paso Robles, CA
Stop #2: Woodland Auto Display, Paso Robles, CA
Stop #3: Bear Metal Kustoms & Early Wheel Co, Morro Bay, CA
Stop #4: Hyatt Santa Barbara, Santa Barabara, CA
1111 E. Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
(888) 421-1442~ Reservations
Ask for Goodguys Rate or Click here to book now:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=8688153

Day Two, Thursday, March 29th
Leave Hotel @ 8:30am
Stop #1: Peterson Automotive Museum Featuring the Bruce Meyer Collection, Los Angeles, CA
Stop #2: Edelbrock, Torrance, CA
Stop #3: Del Mar Hilton

‘Flashback Sunday’ one of many highlights of 30th All American Get-Together

1983 models like the popular Ford Mustang GT 5.0 will have their own special parking place on "Flashback Sunday!"

To celebrate the 30th annual Goodguys All American Get-Together, scheduled for March 24 & 25 at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, we’re sending out a special invitation to all 1983 model American powered cars and trucks to participate in a special display at the big event! The “Flashback Sunday” exhibit will feature all the top cars from that fateful year.

That’s right. It was 1983 when Goodguys started the All American Get-Together at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Back then – it was a one day show and attracted over 400 American powered cars of all years, makes & models.

The hot cars of ’83 included the IROC Z28 Camaro, Mustang 5.0 GT, Chevy Caprice Classics, Ford Thunderbird, Pontiac 6000 and Sunbird, among others. On TV, MASH, LaVerne and Shirley, Chips and Taxi were dominating the ratings. Scarface, Return of the Jedi, Risky Business, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Flashdance and Christine were the top draws at the box office. The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” and Michael Jackson’s “Billy Jean” topped the Billboard top 100.

While the 1983 model vehicles are more than welcome to come out Saturday to participate in the 30th All American Get-Together, the special “Flashback Sunday” parking area will be staged on Sunday, March 25th near the Double Decker bus! All you need to do is drive in with your 1983 model and start patrying with your fellow 1983’ers!

Get our your muscle pants, cassette tape players, neon green sunglasses and mullet’s ready for “Flashback Sunday!” For more on the 30th All American Get-Together, Click here: www.allamericangettogether.com

Nashville Area Cars Sought for National TV Opportunity!

Powerblock TV aires on Spike TV!

Howdy gang! If you’re in the Nashville area or within a few hundred miles and would like to have your car featured on national television here’s your golden opportunity! Goodguys is looking for 3 or 4 visually stunning vintage and late model cars in the Nashville, TN area to participate in the production of a feature on PowerBlock TV. Time is of the essence as the cars are needed Tuesday afternoon February 21st at the PowerBlock TV studios (RTM Productions) in Franklin, Tennessee. After a day of set up, the shoot will take place Wednesday, February 22nd.

We’re specifically looking for a 1960s or early 70s vintage Muscle Car or Street Machine, a newer model Muscle Car (a new Mustang, Camaro, Charger, Challenger or GTO), a pre ’49 Hot Rod and perhaps a tricked out truck for the shoot! If you’d like to put your car in front of millions of viewers and car people, this is your chance at stardom!

To participate in this exclusive opportunity, contact: Ed Capen with Goodguys via e-mail: edcapen@good-guys.com. But ya better hurry up!

Sundays are Super with Goodguys in 2012!

Got a hopped up late model American made or American powered car? Bring it out on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

Goodguys 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 new Goodguys “All-American Super Sunday Get-Together” program welcomes American made or American powered cars and trucks of all years, makes and models to most national events on Sundays.

Any late model American made or American powered show car can participate in all 2012 national events on Sunday excluding the 26th West Coast Nationals. That’s16 events which offer the Super Sunday program!

Super Sunday participants are eligible for all show activities including the show & shine, Goodguys AutoCross and more! All Super Sunday participants will also be eligible for awards and participation in the event award ceremony Sunday afternoon! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a Goodguys show!

Pre-register today for a Super-Sunday event near you by calling (925) 838-9876 ext. 1 or register your ride at the event on Sunday!

Speedway Motors Celebrates 60 Years!

Speedway Motors Celebrates 60 years!

Speedway Motors, America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and the Official Speed Shop of Goodguys, is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2012! Since opening its doors in 1952, Speedway Motors has supplied America’s racers, hot rodders, Goodguys members and performance enthusiasts with the high-quality parts, personal service and expert advice to make their cars faster, safer and more fun.

Founded by racer and hot rodder “Speedy” Bill Smith, Speedway Motors started in a 20×20-foot storefront in Lincoln, Nebraska. “My customer base was pretty limited in those days,” Smith said. “It was tough going at first, but I was determined to pursue my passion for performance.”

From those humble beginnings, Speedway Motors has become one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of parts for the racing and street rod markets and has played a vital role in the performance aftermarket’s growth from a cottage industry into a high-horsepower market force.

This year, Speedway Motors plans to celebrate its historic anniversary with a wide range of contests, giveaways, events and activities. Vintage-style catalog covers reminiscent of the company’s 1960s offerings will be published throughout the year, with historic photos used to highlight different points in the company’s storied past. A 60th Anniversary open house is being planned for the summer, along with a 60 Days of Giveaways promotion featuring prizes from some of the performance industry’s top companies.

“It’s important for us to give back to the community of customers and friends who have helped us reach this milestone,” said Clay Smith, Speedway Motors’ president and one of “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith’s four sons. Each of those sons – including Carson, Craig, and Jason – is actively involved in this family-owned business.

While 2012 will be a great year to reflect on Speedway Motors’ rich history, company founder “Speedy” Bill Smith insists that it’s not a time to slow down. “We may be hitting 60,” Smith said, “but we’re still picking up speed. The best is yet to come!”

To learn more about Speedway Motors’ six-decade history, visit www.SpeedwayMotors.com/History. The history page will be updated throughout the year with information on Speedway’s 60th Anniversary celebrations and contests. You can also keep track of anniversary activities on the company’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/SpeedwayMotors.

Revell Returns in 2012 for Model Car Make & Take Program!

Revell Model Company

Goodguys is proud to announce the return of the Revell “Make & Take” kids model car program for the 2012 event season. Held at all twenty Goodguys events across the country, the “Make & Take” offers both boys and girls the opportunity to build a model at the show then take it home with them. The model kits are free to all children (while supplies last) courtesy of Revell.

“For years the kids have left our events with big smiles on their faces thanks to the ‘Make & Take’ program,” said Goodguys President Marc Meadors. “I got the car bug at a very young age and model kits were a big part of my love for cars, especially hot rods,” Meadors said. “We are thankful and so are thousands of kids around the country that Revell has continued to support the Goodguys Make & Take program. Revell has played an important role in keeping our hot rod hobby alive all these years with their innovative and fun model kits.”

Since 1945, Revell has been the leader in plastic model kits. For over six decades, hobbyists of all ages have turned to the Revell Group brands, Revell and Monogram, for kits that are fun, affordable, and easy to build — without sacrificing quality or accuracy. Revell’s designers are passionate about scale model authenticity and model building and offer a huge selection of accurately detailed cars, trucks, ships, aircraft, spacecraft plus much more. To see the latest models, visit www.revell.com

Give your Sweetie a Goodguys membership for Valentine’s Day!

Give the gift of membership!

Valentine’s Day Offers the perfect time to give the gift of goodguys to your sweetie! If you’re tired of giving your sweetheart the same old Valentine’s gifts – why not give the gift of a Goodguys membership?

As a Goodguys member, your Valentine will receive 12 monthly issues of the full-color, information-packed Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette Magazine delivered to their mailbox and e-mail in-box, exclusive members-only discount offers for tickets, merchandise and car registrations, your own unique, personalized membership card, members-only decal and more for just $35 a year! You’re guaranteed to get lucky by giving the gift of Goodguys!

Join online here: http://www.good-guys.com/members/join.aspx or call (925) 838-9876

Former Howerton Car Wins 2012 AMBR Award!

Howerton Car

Bill Lindig’s Indy-inspired hand formed aluminum bodied speedster won the “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” crown at last weekend’s 61st Grand National Roadster show in Pomona, CA. Long time Goodguys members will recall the car’s humble beginnings in the shop of Indy Goodguy Jackie Howerton.

For more than a decade, it showed up to Goodguys events and gatherings (including the 50th Oakland Roadster Show in 1999) in bare metal, still a work in progress, due to Howerton’s storied dissatisfaction with anything less than perfection.

It took Lindig’s purchase of the roadster in 2007 to move the project along. After the purchase Lindig handed it over to Pete Chapouris and Alberto Hernandez at So-Cal Speed Shop in Pomona, California, to put the finishing touches on the body, the Howerton-built chromemoly chassis (which incorporates torsion bar suspension at all four corners) and the Chrisman-built Ford 352-cu.in. small-block V-8. It’s all functional as well as beautiful: The speedster reportedly was subjected to 500 shakedown miles before entering the show which we know made Howerton proud!

The win marks the first for Lindig (and, for that matter, SoCal) at the Grand National Roadster Show. Congratulations to all involved!

New Multi-Year Membership Discounts Available!

Goodtimes Gazette

What’s better than a Goodguys membership? A two or three year Goodguys membership! For the first time in company history, Goodguys now offers a multi-year membership discount. A single year membership is $35. The new two-year membership is available for just $65 and a three year membership is available for just $95 (a $10 savings!).

The multi-year membership discounts apply to international members as well.

The new digital memberships (an online monthly digital copy of the Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette) are also covered in the new multi-year membership discount. A three-year digital membership is available for just $50 bucks!

To see the new pricing and options, visit here

Video Rewind – 2011 Southwest Nationals!

With the 2012 event season about to start (the Goodguys 3rd Spring Nationals at Westworld in Scottsdale is less than 40 days from today!) we thought we’d share with you a look back at the 14th Southwest Nationals. Nobody captures the look and feel of a Goodguys event better than the guys at Route 2 media!

If it’s cold, rainy or snowing whereever you are right now, this should warm you up and prime ya for the coming event season! Enjoy!

Entries Now Being Taken for Goodguys Spring Indoor Car Shows

Goodguys is now accepting entries for the spring 2012 indoor car shows – the 30th All American Get-Together (March 24 & 25) in Pleasanton as well as the 12th Del Mar Nationals (March 30-Apr 1)in Del Mar.

Custom cars are being sought for the 30th All American Get-Together March 24 & 25, 2012 in Pleasanton. Rods, customs and classics are also being sought for the indoor portion of the 12th Del Mar Nationals March 30-Apr 1st.

A special indoor display of custom cars is being assembled for the big 30th All American Get-Together. The Young California building will house this exclusive customs-only exhibit. There is room for approx.45 cars. All customs for this exhibit will be selected prior to the event.

At the event, Goodguys will crown the popular “West Coast Custom of the Year” award which honors an outstanding custom car 1936 through 1972 vintage. Only custom cars entered in the indoor portion of the show will be eligible for the all new West Coast Custom of the Year award. The competition is open to all styles and genres of customs (from traditional to modern).

The Del Mar indoor car show is open to all rods, customs, classics and street machines through ’72 vintage. If you plan on competing for the Street Rod d’Elegance award (an award which honors a truly elegant ’49 & earlier street rods) you must display your car indoors. Only cars from the indoor show are eligible for the d’Elegance crown.

To enter either indoor show, please e-mail photos of your vehicle as well as a mailing address and your daytime phone number and all vehicle information including year, make & model to Harry Daviess (harryd@good-guys.com).

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 http://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 http://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 http://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 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. 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 http://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 http://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

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 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