Goodguys Announce 2005 Event Schedule

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association announced its 2005 event schedule today, a 24-event lineup featuring a diverse and deep selection of automotive attractions. Sixteen National Rod & Custom "Summer Series" events anchor the schedule. Two brand new events will be held which include in the 1st Great American Rod & Custom Nationals, May 20, 21 & 22 at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania and the 1st Northwest Nostalgia Nationals vintage drags, to be held September 3 & 4 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington.

Additional schedule changes include a new location for the 7th Spring Nationals which will be held at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida (site of Super Bowl XXXIX) May 27, 28 & 29. Goodguys will return to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California April 23 & 24 for the 17th edition of the historic Nitro Nationals, site of the first-ever Goodguys Vintage Drag race back in 1989. The highlight of the 24-event schedule is undoubtedly the 8th Goodguys Nationals, July 8, 9 & 10 at the Ohio Expo Center. In 2004, the 7th Goodguys Nationals attracted over 6,000 1972 & earlier entries, making it the largest event in Goodguys' history. In conclusion, the 2005 Goodguys event schedule includes 16 National Rod & Custom "Summer Series" events, a 5-race "West Coast Championship Series" vintage drag racing lineup and 3 "Get-Together" events at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, events which welcome all years, makes & models of cars and trucks.

For more information, please call Goodguys at (925) 838-9876 or visit www.good-guys.com

2005 Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Event Schedule

MARCH
March 11, 12 & 13 - Bakersfield, CA
46th March Meet
Famoso Raceway. Race Cars, Rods, Customs, Classics & Muscle Cars thru '72. Show 'n Shine, Commercial Exhibits & Swap Meet.

March 19 & 20 - Pleasanton, CA
23rd All American Get-Together
Pleasanton Fairgrounds. All years American or American powered Cars & Trucks. Commercial Exhibits, Huge Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

APRIL
April 1, 2 & 3 - Del Mar, CA
5th Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals
Del Mar Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

April 23 & 24 - Sonoma, CA
17th Nitro Nationals Nostalgia Drags
Infineon Raceway. Race Cars, Rods, Customs, Classics & Muscle Cars thru '72. Show 'n Shine, Commercial Exhibits & Swap Meet.

MAY
May 20, 21 & 22 - Hershey, PA
1st Great American Rod & Custom Nationals
Giant Center at Hershey Park. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

May 27, 28 & 29 - Jacksonville, FL
7th Spring Nationals
Alltel Stadium. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

JUNE
June 4 & 5 - Pleasanton, CA
12th Summer Get-Together
Pleasanton Fairgrounds. All years American or American powered Cars & Trucks. Commercial Exhibits, Huge Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

June 10, 11 & 12 - Indianapolis, IN
17th Hot Rod Nationals
Indianapolis Raceway Park. Rods, Customs, Classics, & Trucks thru '64, Race Cars thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

JULY
July 1, 2 & 3 - Des Moines, IA
14th Heartland Nationals
Iowa State Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

July 8, 9 & 10 - Columbus, OH
8th Goodguys PPG Nationals
Ohio Expo Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral. Friday Nite Drags.

July 15, 16 & 17 - Puyallup, WA
18th Pacific Northwest Nationals
Western Washington Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs & Classics thru '64. Show 'n Shine, Commercial Exhibits, Friday Nite Drags.

AUGUST
August 5, 6 & 7 - Pomona, CA
8th Pomona Nitro Nationals
Pomona Raceway. Race Cars, Rods, Customs, Classics & Muscle Cars thru '72. Show 'n Shine, Commercial Exhibits & Swap Meet.

August 12, 13 & 14 - Waukesha, WI
16th Great Lakes Nationals
Waukesha County Expo Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

August 19, 20 & 21 - Spokane, WA
4th Great Northwest Nationals
Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

August 26, 27 & 28 - Pleasanton, CA
19th Texaco/Havoline West Coast Nationals
Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs & Classics thru '54. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

SEPTEMBER
September 3 & 4 - Seattle, WA
1st Northwest Nostalgia Drags
Pacific Raceways. Race Cars, Rods, Customs, Classics & Muscle Cars thru '72. Show 'n Shine, Commercial Exhibits & Swap Meet.

September 9, 10 & 11 - Colorado Springs, CO
8th Colorado Springs Nationals
Pikes Peak Int'l Raceway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

September 16, 17 & 18 - Rhinebeck, NY
14th East Coast Nationals
Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

September 23, 24 & 25 - Kansas City, KS
4th Mid-Western Nationals
Kansas Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

September/October
September 30, October 1 & 2 - Ft. Worth, TX
13th Lone Star Nationals
Texas Motor Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

OCTOBER
October 28, 29 & 30 - Charlotte, NC
12th Southeastern Nationals
Lowe's Motor Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

October 29 & 30 - Bakersfield, CA
7th Fuel & Gas Finals
Famoso Raceway. Race Cars, Rods, Customs, Classics & Muscle Cars thru '72. Show 'n Shine, Commercial Exhibits & Swap Meet.

November
November 12 & 13 - Pleasanton, CA
16th Autumn Get-Together
Pleasanton Fairgrounds. All years American or American powered Cars & Trucks. Commercial Exhibits, Huge Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.

November 19 & 20 - Scottsdale, AZ
8th Southwest Nationals. WestWorld of Scottsdale. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Commercial Exhibits, Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral.