Goodguys Previews North Carolina Nationals

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th season in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the 8th North Carolina Nationals, the event series announced.

Scheduled for April 21-23 at the North Carolina Fairgrounds, the event will include muscle cars, vintage hot rods and classic trucks competing for a Finalist award to qualify for the Goodguys Top 12 of the Year, organizers said.

Additionally, Goolsby Customs will be selecting the Top 10 Builders Choice rides of the weekend. The event is open to 1998 and older vehicles on Friday and Saturday, while all American-made or powered vehicles will be welcome on Sunday, the organization said.

The event will also include a Kids Zone with free games, arts and crafts, and Model Car Make and Take. Other on-site events include vintage dragster demos, a swap meet, a demolition derby, the Cars 4 Sale Corral and a vendor midway highlighting new hot rod and muscle car parts. There will also be live music, an indoor show area and parade of over 60 award-winning cars.

Click here for more information or to register a vehicle for the event.

By A.J. Hecht

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