Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals Returns to Columbus
Thousands of classic cars & trucks take over the Ohio Expo Center for the Goodguys 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance, July 10-12...
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will be hosting thousands of classic and custom car enthusiasts at the newly renovated Ohio Expo Center, July 10-12, for the Goodguys 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance.
Known as “The Big One” on the Goodguys 15-event national schedule, the Summit Racing Nationals brings in over 6,000 hot rods, muscle cars, classic trucks, customs and specialty vehicles for a family-friendly weekend celebrating America’s car culture, event officials stated in a press release. The event will also feature some of the top manufacturers and builders in the country.
On Saturday evening, Goodguys will announce the winners of two of its “Top 12 of the Year Awards” presented by BASF, including the Forgeline Street Machine of the Year and the Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year. The Best New Products of the Year, presented by In the Garage Media, will also be announced, and the Goodguys 2027 Grand Prize Giveaway car, a 1966 Chevelle built by GAP Industries, will be unveiled.
At the Goodguys AutoCross Racing Series, drivers will vie for the chance to win the “Forgeline Buckeye Shootout” on Saturday, followed by an All American Shootout on Sunday for newer, American-made or powered vehicles. There is also the Summit Racing Nitro Thunderfest, a Burnout Contest, a giant swap meet of vintage parts and the Cars 4-Sale Corral.
New Products & Industry Education
The Manufacturers Midway will feature some of the top hot rod and restoration manufacturers in the industry, and the New Product Showcase inside the Bricker Building will display innovative new products that have a chance to win a Best New Product of the Year Award. To learn more about these new products, there will be two days of free tech seminars as part of the Hot Rod Industry Alliance’s Education Days, presented by SEMA. Auto Metal Direct will be back with its Ultimate GM Truck Experience with celebrities, cars and a live restoration project.
Awards & Giveaways
The weekend concludes Sunday afternoon with an awards ceremony featuring more than 100 specialty awards. Highlights include the Builders Choice Awards selected by renowned builders Dutchboys Hotrods and Roadster Shop, along with more than 80 specialty honors. At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, 18 finalists from across the country will select a “lucky key” with hopes to win the Goodguys 2026 Grand Prize Giveaway car, a 1940 Ford Coupe built by Roseville Rod and Custom.
Friday and Saturday are open to ’99 and older classic cars and trucks, with Meguiar’s All American Sunday welcoming all years of American-made or powered vehicles.
