Goodguys Reveals Regional Award Winners

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has revealed the six regional winners for its Top 12 award 2023, the event organizers announced.

The winning cars and trucks were selected from a group of finalists that were chosen at different Goodguys events throughout the year, the organization said.

Fuel Curve Custom of the Year

1949 Buick Sedanette – Owned by Cody and Erin Walls and built by owner and Traditional Metalcraft

Scott’s Hotrods ‘n Customs Truck of the Year Early

1940 Ford – Owned by Greg Tidwell and built by South City Rod and Custom

 

Snap-on Muscle Car of the Year

1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible – Owned by Bob Leenstra and restored by Walter Deck

Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year

1960 Buick Invicta – Owned by George Eliacostas and built by Cal Auto Creations

Dakota Digital Truck of the Year Late

1967 Chevrolet C10 – Owned by Rod Parsons and built by Fiber Forged Composites and Zrodz and Customs

Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year

1967 Chevelle – Owned by John Spanos and built by BBT Fabrications

The six winners will be on display with the other five category winners of Goodguys 2023 Top 12 awards during the upcoming 26th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals held in Scottsdale, Arizona, scheduled for Nov. 17-19, Goodguys said. The final Top 12 winner will be crowned at the Southwest Nationals event on the AutoCross track – the CPP King of the Desert.

Click here for more information on each winner.

By A.J. Hecht

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