Goodguys Heads to Colorado for 28th Griot’s Garage Nationals

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is set to welcome over 2,000 classic cars and trick trucks to its 28th Griot’s Garage Colorado Nationals, Sept. 11-13, organization officials announced in a press release.

The Griot’s Garage Colorado Nationals takes place at the newly renovated Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, just north of Denver. Specialty vehicles built in and before 1999 are welcome to roll in on Friday, including vintage street rods, muscle cars, customs and Pro-Touring street machines, the release noted.

On Saturday, participants can compete for a regional Finalist position in the Goodguys Top 12 of the Year Awards presented by Surventis, including the Snap-on Muscle Car, LMC Truck (Early), and Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine. There are also over 70 other awards up for grabs, including the Builders Choice Top 10, being selected by renowned local builder Ron Jones of Ron Jones Garage.

Attendees can also search for parts and collectibles at the swap meet, score a new project to drive home from the Cars 4-Sale Corral, and hear the raw power of exhibition dragsters at the Nitro Thunderfest.

Racing action takes place all three days on the Goodguys Autocross, where drivers compete to qualify for a position in Saturday afternoon’s Western States Shootout. The show and more racing continue 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.