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Editor’s Corner: A Day in the Sun at Goodguys’ Del Mar Nationals

By Ashley Smissen , April 5, 2011 in Editor's Corner, News & Events, Photo Galleries

The Goodguys Del Mar Nationals is one of my favorite car shows of the year to attend. Not only are you close enough to the beach that you can smell the ocean air, but there’s so much to see and do. This year’s show, which took place last weekend, offered a ton of great vendors (many of which brought a car or two to showcase in their booth), as well as the annual Editor’s Shootout Autocross. To add to the “beach” theme, there was even a special “Good Wood” section set aside for woodies.

Also worth mentioning was the unique collection of restored 1960s dragster in the special “Nitro Thunderfest” section. We were on-hand to watch as Bobby Hanson’s “Wynn’s Spoiler” was (very loudly) fired up for the crowd. The fans loved it and it was great to see these vintage drag cars on display.

The level of cars on display really impressed us; we saw a lot of “odd-ball” vehicles, along with a ton of Bel Airs, classic trucks and woodies. The Del Mar Nationals, as always, was a great day in the sun.

Below are just a few of the cool cars we photographed last weekend at the show. Be sure to check back for a photo gallery featuring some of the amazing classic trucks we saw.

All photos by Ashley Majeski Smissen and Yuda Chen

Low-Slung Ford Roadster Takes Home Goodguys Street Rod d’Elegance Award at Del Mar

By Ashley Smissen , April 5, 2011 in News & Events

(Photo: Goodguys)

Jeff Chandler’s low-slung steel 1933 Ford roadster took home the Goodguys 2011 Street Rod d’Elegance award at the Del Mar Nationals, held last weekend in Del Mar, California.

Chandler’s red-and-black roadster was hand-crafted by the team at Steve’s Auto Restorations (S.A.R.) in Portland, Oregon. Designed by Chris Ito, Chandler’s car was originally supposed to be one of 24 concept steel roadsters produced by S.A.R.; however, after a change of plans, it became the only roadster of its kind in existence. It was a finalist for the 2011 AMBR Award at this year’s Grand National Roadster Show.

“We honestly did not expect this,” said Chandler, who hails from Rancho Santa Fe, California. “Steve and his team have done an outstanding job with this car.”

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , March 28, 2011 in News & Events

The 11th Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals takes place this weekend in Del Mar, California. Over 2,000 vehicles are expected at the event.

This weekend is offering shops more opportunities to show off builds, meet new customers, learn new skills and support local organizations at a variety of car shows and events being held around the country. Here’s information on eight such events. Additional car shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

Pontiac Heaven takes place Thursday through Sunday at the Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittmann, Arizona. The four-day event, which pays tribute to 1955–1981 Pontiacs, will feature speaker presentations, seminars, tech sessions, car shows, show-and-shines, racing, cruise-ins, parts swaps, vendors, and junkyard and museum tours. For more information, visit www.pontiacheaven.org.

The 11^thMeguiar’s Del Mar Nationals takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California. The event will feature over 2,000 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 competing for awards including the 2011 Street Rod d’Elegance and the PPG Dream Car, as well as finalist positions for the 2011 Muscle Car of the Year and 2011 Kustom of the Year. The event will also include vendor and manufacturer exhibits, a swap meet, a cars-for-sale corral, seminars, autocross, a model and pedal car show and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.delmarnats.com/dmn.

1950 Mercury Built by Squeeg’s Customs Named Goodguy’s West Coast Custom of the Year

By Ashley Smissen , March 28, 2011 in News & Events, Rod Shops

Custom car collector Joe Proski stands with his award-winning 1950 Merc at the Goodguys All American Get Together. (Photo: Goodguys)

Joe Proski’s immaculate 1950 Mercury was named the Goodguys 2011 Mother’s West Coast Custom of the Year at the 29^thAll American Get-Together in Pleasanton, California, this past weekend.

The merlot Merc was redone last year by Doug Jerger and the team at Squeeg’s Customs of Chandler, Arizona. In its previous life, it had been eggplant purple with black wall tires and wheels from Boyd Coddington.

“After years of running the car in its ‘90s trim, Squeeg Jerger, a longtime friend, talked Joe into a complete overhaul, transforming the car from a dated custom rod into a timeless, traditional custom,” Goodguys reported. “The Squeeg’s team [relocated] the bumpers, adding a drip rail, reworked the doors and new grille, completely reworked the interior and smoothed it all out before applying the custom mixed PPG merlot paint.”

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Ashley Smissen , March 22, 2011 in News & Events

Spring is officially here, the days are longer and the weather is finally warming up. It’s the perfect time for you and your customers to attend local car shows, cruises and other events, which will give you the opportunity to show off your latest builds, connect with old and new customers, and support community organizations. Here’s information on seven such events. Additional car shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

Presenting the 13th Annual Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show

By Ashley Smissen , March 14, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

Indianapolis is revved up and ready to welcome the only trade show designed exclusively for the hot rod, street rod, muscle car and classic truck industry. For our 13th year, we’ve put together an impressive show schedule that offers three days of education, new product introductions and industry social events.

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

By Devlin Smith , March 13, 2011 in News & Events

If you’re not able to make it to Indianapolis this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, there are still plenty of other car shows, cruises and events taking place around the country to give you the opportunity to show off your latest builds, connect with fellow enthusiasts and support community organizations. Here’s information on 10 such events, including the 1st Spring Lone Star Nationals and World of Wheels Omaha.

The 4th Annual Shamrock Show and Hooter’s Poker Run takes place Thursday through Sunday in Manteo, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, North Carolina. Sponsored by the First Flight Cruisers, the rain-or-shine weekend of events will feature a reception; poker run; car, truck and bike show; and St. Patrick’s Day parade. For more information, click here.

The METALfab 2011 Trade Show runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Presented by the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association, the four-trade trade show and expo features educational seminars, demonstrations, supplier exhibits and networking opportunities. For more information, click here.

Weekend Car Shows & Events Roundup

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

Goodguys kicks off its 2011 season with the Spring Nationals in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Car shows, cruises, autocross and other events are taking place around the country this weekend that give retailers the opportunity to show off their latest builds, connect with new customers, and support local schools and community organizations. Here’s information on nine such events. Additional car shows and events will be posted on Hotrod & Restoration‘s Twitter throughout the week.

Goodguys’ 2^nd Spring Nationals takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Westworld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. During the three days, attendees can shop hundreds of vendors, browse the swap meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral, check out the model and pedal car display, and enter Goodguys Choice Products giveaways. Friday will feature the Goodguys Autocross, while Saturday will include the Autocross and special parking areas, and Sunday will include the Winners’ Circle and awards presentation. The 2^nd Spring Nationals kicks off with a Hot Rod Tour and Kick Off Party Thursday. For more information, visit www.ggspringnats.com.

Exciting Prizes to Be Given Away at HRR Trade Show Industry Reception

By Ashley Smissen , February 16, 2011 in Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, News & Events

The HRR Trade Show offers plenty of networking opportunities. However, one of the best ways to meet up with old industry friends and connect with new companies and potential customers is to attend the Industry Reception, held Friday night immediately after the trade show ends. The party will take place in the Sagamore Ballroom of the Indianapolis Convention Center.

This year’s party theme will be “American Made,” saluting products made in the U.S.A. Attendees and exhibitors can enjoy a menu of All-American foods like burgers, fries, shakes—and even apple pie. It doesn’t get any more American than that. Party attendees will also be treated to free-flowing beer, compliments of the HRR Trade Show.

Party attendees will also have the chance to play a game of pool or foosball with friends, or partake in some NASCAR remote control car racing, which is new this year.

In addition to great food and friends, the Industry Reception will offer attendees the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes during the raffle, which will take place at the end of the party. Raffle tickets will be given out at the door.

Young Guys Program to Return for 2011 Goodguys Events

By Ashley Smissen , February 8, 2011 in News & Events

This special parking area is reserved for builders under 26. (Photo: Goodguys)

Goodguys has announced that it will once again feature the Young Guys parking area at all 21 of its events in 2011. This special parking area is designed to showcase the builds of males and females that are 25 years of age or younger.

2011 will mark the 16^thyear that Goodguys will devote a special area that’s dedicated to the young rodders at its shows.

“The Young Guys Program has always been popular with all generations at our events,” said Harry Daviess,Goodguys vice president of event operations.