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Goodguys to Honor Ed Pink & Ed Iskenderian at 2012 Del Mar Nationals

By Ashley Smissen , January 24, 2012 in News & Events

Ed Iskenderian (left) and Ed Pink will be honored at Goodguys' Del Mar Nationals in March.

Goodguys has announced that it will honor hot rod industry legends Ed Iskenderian and Ed Pink at its 12^th Del Mar Nationals. The event takes place March 30-April at the Del Mar Fairground in Del Mar, California.

Iskenderian’s career in the hot rod industry spans over seven decades. He is known as the “Camfather” of the industry and will also be honored with the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 HRR Trade Show earlier that month.

Pink is one of the industry’s most well-known and legendary engine builders. His Southern California-based shop, Ed Pink Racing Engines, is known for churning out one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art engines.

According to Goodguys, Pink will be bringing his red 1929 Ford hi-boy roadster, in addition to his top fuel dragster called “Old Master” and other hot rods that are powered by Ed Pink engines. Iskenderian will be bringing his 1927 Ford hot rod roadster to the event to be displayed. Pink and Iskenderian will be on-hand to sign autographs for fans. A special “Meet & Greet” with fans will take place on Saturday, March 31.

Goodguys Cancels 2012 Chicagoland Nationals

By Ashley Smissen , January 17, 2012 in News & Events

Goodguys has announced that the 6th ChicagolandNationals won’t take place this year, due to a scheduling conflict with the facility. The event, which was scheduled to take place Aug. 10–12 at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, has been removed from Goodguys’ 2012 event schedule.

Those that were planning to attend the event have several other options that are within 350 miles of where the Chicagoland event was going to take place, according to Goodguys. The 15th PPG Nationals will be held in Columbus, Ohio, and the 2ndWIX Filters Speedway Nationals will take place in Indianapolis. The 21st Heartland Nationals, which will take place in Des Moines, Iowa, is another relatively local alternative event, according to Goodguys.

Early Bird Registration Now Available for Goodguys’ 2012 Events

By Devlin Smith , December 5, 2011 in News & Events

Early bird registration for 2012 Goodguys Custom Rod & Association events is available now to association members, Goodguys has announced. Goodguys members who register for a 2012 event prior to Dec. 31 will receive $15 off the normal at-event registration fee.

Goodguys will be hosting 21 events across the United States next year.

Thanksgiving Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , November 22, 2011 in News & Events

Take a break from the turkey and the shopping frenzy to attend one of the many car shows being held around the country, like Goodguys 1^st Fall Del Mar Nationals or the O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama Houston. Information on these and five additional cars shows are detailed below. More shows will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The event will showcase hot rods and muscle cars from throughout the Houston region, as well as special feature cars like the 2011 Camaro Transformers Special Edition, which was custom-built for the filming of “Transformers 3″. Over $40,000 in cash, merchandise and trophies will be presented in categories including Best Rod, Best Truck and Best Custom. For more information, click here.

The Daytona Turkey Run takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event will feature show cars, a swap meet, a car corral, crafts and antiques and concessions. The car show is open to American-made street rods, customs, antiques and muscle cars through 1979. Foreign and domestic exotics, and late-model vehicles, will be displayed on a limited basis. The Turkey Run will also feature various nighttime activities, including live entertainment and trike races. For more information, visit www.turkeyrun.com.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Ashley Smissen , November 15, 2011 in News & Events

Step out into the crisp autumn air this weekend and attend one of the many car shows being held around the country, like Goodguys 14^th Southwest Nationals or the National Law Enforcement Memorial Car Show. Information on these and six additional cars shows are detailed below. More shows will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

Goodguys presents the 14^th Southwest Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Westworld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event will feature over 2,000 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 competing for awards including the Judy Murray Memorial Award and PPG Dream Car. The event will feature vendor and manufacturer exhibits, a swap meet, a cars-for-sale corral, a model and pedal car show and parties. For more information, visit www.southwestnats.com.

The Leake Auction Co. presents the Dallas 2011 Car Show & Auction Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Dallas Market Hall in Dallas. The event will feature over 500 collector cars, trucks and motorcycles on display and up for bid. For more information, visit www.leakecar.com.

Veterans Day Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , November 8, 2011 in News & Events

Car shows are being held around the country this weekend to mark Veterans Day.

A number of shows are being held across the country that will honor our nation’s veterans, including Goodguys’ 22nd Annual Autumn Get-Together, the 6th Annual Veterans Day Car & Motorcycle Show and the 2nd Annual Surf City USA Beach Cruise. Here’s information on those and seven additional shows that provide you with the opportunity to show off your shop’s best work and meet potential customers. More shows will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

The 7th Annual Emerald Coast Cruzin runs through Saturday in Panama City Beach, Florida. The five-day event features cruises, car shows, parties, auctions, burnout competitions, a beach parade and live entertainment. Miss Hurst Golden Shifter Linda Vaughn will be on hand signing autographs Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com.

The 24th Annual Fall Carolina Collector Auto Fest takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina. Saturday will feature a classic car show open to pre-1973 vehicles with over 60 awards presented. Sunday will feature an open car show with awards presented to classic and late-model vehicles. The indoor show will also feature vendors and concessions. For more information, visit www.carolinacollectorautofest.com.

Ringbrothers Recieve Goodguys’ 2011 Trendsetter Award at SEMA Show

By Ashley Smissen , November 7, 2011 in News & Events, Rod Shops

Jim (left) and Mike (right) Ring stand with Goodguys President Marc Meadors (center) after the award presentation.

Mike and Jim Ring, custom car builders and the owners of the Ringbrothers shop in Spring Green, Wisconsin, were named the dual recipients of the Goodguys 2011 Trendsetter Award. The Rings received the award at the annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Industry Reception, held last week during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Ringbrothers is known in the industry for its cutting-edge 1960s muscle car builds, including the 1967 Mustang “Reactor” and the 1969 Camaro “Razor.” Earlier this year, the shop took home the inaugural Golden Builder Award at the 2011 Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show for the 1970 Mustang “Dragon.”

In addition to the Golden Builder Award, Ringbrothers has also received several other prestigious industry honors, including two Goodguys Street Machine of the Year awards, and several Mother’s Shine and Ford Design awards.

Mike and Jim accepted the 2011 Trendsetter Award in front of several hundred of their industry peers, as well as their families. Goodguys President Marc Meadors presented the award.

Goodguys Announces 2012 Show Schedule

By Ashley Smissen , October 25, 2011 in News & Events

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has released its event schedule for 2012. The 21 events will be held across the country and will welcome a range of hot rods, customs, muscle cars and classic trucks.

New features have been added to the 2012 season, including a Goodguys AutoCross event taking place at 18 of the events. Also added to 17 events on next year’s event schedule are Goodguys Super Sunday Get-Togethers, which will welcome all years, makes and models of American-made or American-powered vehicles on Sunday only. The Super Sunday program was introduced at select events this year.

The schedule also announces a new event location and date for the Goodguys East Coast Nationals. Formerly held in Rhinebeck, New York, the East Coast Nationals will now take place in West Springfield, Massachusetts, over Father’s Day weekend.

Friday Night Drag programs featuring sportsman and exhibition cars will be held July 6 at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, July 27 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington, and Aug. 10 at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.

To download the Goodguys 2012 event schedule, click here.

Tags: 2012 Events, Car Shows, Goodguys

Halloween Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , October 25, 2011 in News & Events

Dress up your kids, yourself and even your car this weekend and attend one of the many car shows and events happening around the country, including the 18^th Southeastern Nationals celebrating dragsters, show cars and everything in between. The California Hot Rod Reunion and Mustang Madness Car Show are also taking place this weekend. Here’s information on those and eight additional shows that provide you with the opportunity to show off your shop’s best work and meet potential customers. More shows will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration’s Twitter throughout the week.

Goodguys presents the 18^th Southeastern Nationals Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will feature over 2,000 rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and trucks through 1972 competing for awards including 2012 Truck of the Year Late Finalist, 2012 Muscle Car of the Year Finalist and 2012 Kustom of the Year Finalist. All American-made or American-powered cars and trucks are welcome to the Super Sunday Get Together for the chance to run the autocross and compete for special awards. For more information, visit www.southeasternnats.com.

Detroit Speed is hosting its 2011 Open House Friday in Mooresville, North Carolina. During the open house, DSE will show off its latest builds and past projects, and will also offer rod repair. The event will feature a barbecue dinner, music, games and prize giveaways. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Todd Gartshore Memorial Fund, which donates to the Victory Junction Gang. For more information, visit www.detroitspeed.com.

Goodguys Announces Winners of Six Major Awards

By Ashley Smissen , October 12, 2011 in News & Events

The winners of the six Goodguys‘ Regional Terrific 12 awards were recently announced, including the winners of Custom Rod of the Year, Kustom of the Year, Muscle Machine of the Year, Muscle Car of the Year, Truck of the Year (pre-1952) and Truck of the Year (1953–1972).

“A Terrific 12 Award is the highest honor Goodguys offers to recognize automotive excellence,” representatives for Goodguys said in a press release.

Finalists for the awards were chosen at various Goodguys events throughout the season, with a winner being chosen from that group of finalists.

“This method benefits participants of all regions from across the country … instead of limiting the award to a certain region and certain event,” Goodguys said.

The Goodguys 2011 Kustom of the Year went to the 1936 Ford belonging to Ken and Jan Wall of Mukilteo, Washington. The car started out as a five-window coupe but was customized by Ken over a period of 10 years. The car features a custom two-piece windshield, doors from a 1936 roadster, a Carson-style top, molded 1937 Ford headlights, hidden hinges, a redesigned grille, one-off tapered running boards, and ribbed Desoto bumpers. The Walls’ 1936 Ford was chosen as a finalist at the 24th Pacific Northwest Nationals in Puyallup, Washington.