Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will be welcoming over 2,000 classic cars and trick trucks for its 27th Griot’s Garage Colorado Nationals, Sept. 5-7. The event takes place at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, just north of Denver.
Specialty vehicles built in and before 1999 are welcome, including vintage street rods, muscle cars, customs and pro-touring street machines. On Saturday, participants will compete for a regional finalist position in the Goodguys Top 12 of the Year Awards presented by BASF, including the Snap-on Muscle Car, LMC Truck (Early), and Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine. There are also over 80 other unique awards up for grabs, including the Builders Choice Top 10, being selected by renowned local builder, Eric Peratt with Pinkees Rod Shop.
Racing Action at the Goodguys AutoCross
Racing takes place all three days on the Goodguys AutoCross, where drivers compete to qualify for a position to compete in Saturday afternoon’s Western States Shootout. The racing continues Sunday for all years of American-made or powered vehicles with a shot to race in the All American Shootout as part of the Meguiar’s All American Sunday.
In addition to all the racing action, attendees can search for parts and collectibles at the swap meet and even search out a new project to drive home in the Cars 4-Sale Corral.
For anyone looking to start the hot rodding weekend early, Goodguys is leading a Cruise to WyoTech on Thursday. The cruise will leave the Embassy Suites in Windsor at 9:30 a.m. for a scenic drive north to the WyoTech Trade School campus in Laramie, Wyoming, to meet students and faculty and tour the school.