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Goodguys PPG Nationals Hot Rod Action

 

Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus  …

The Goodguys PPG Nationals was one of the wildest weekends ever here in Columbus, Ohio, July 8-10, 2016. Talk about action! This is one of Cars On Line’s favorite shows all season. But this weekend was truly something special.

The 1939 Oldsmobile Model 60 Convertible that won the Ridler Award this winter in Detroit achieved legendary status by taking the title of Goodguys Classic Instruments’ Street Rod of the Year for 2016.

Likewise, here at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, a 1969 Coyote Mustang was awarded the prestigious PPG Street Machine of the Year trophy for 2016.

 

There we were at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio as thousands of street rods and customs were arriving from all over the country. This is Goodguys premier show with over 6,500 hot rods, customs, muscle cars and classic trucks expected to register to be displayed here.  The PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, July 8-10, 2016 is the biggest show of the year for Goodguys. Of course, the Cars On Line.com car show team arrived in Columbus to cover all the action. The Goodguys Columbus Nationals, held at the Ohio Expo Center,  is one of our favorite shows all year. (Follow this link for schedules of events for the Goodguys PPG Nationals this weekend. Photo journalists Bob and Donna Boberg of eClassicAutos.com were on hand to cover all the action for Cars On Line.com.

What we didn’t know is how much fun it is to attend the Goodguys Nostalgia Drags at the National Trail Raceway on Friday night. Man, it was worth the trip just to be there.  Click the video window below to get a taste of the action during the Nostalgia Drags at the Goodguys PPG Nationals:

Here are a few photos by Bob Boberg of eClassicAutos.com as he captured some of the fun. Does this bring back some memories?

 

The most popular event at Goodguys shows this year has been the Goodguys Autocross sponsored by Optima Batteries. All of the contenders for the Street Machine of the Year Award must participate in the Autocross competition as part of the qualifying process.

(Follow this link to find out more about Goodguys Autocross events.)

 

Country music star James Otto was playing LIVE Friday night, July 8th at the TGIF party at the Crowne Plaza Columbus! The concert was presented by our friends at RideTech.

Thursday Poker Run – Register by 10am. Then there will be the Thursday Registration Party – Noon-4pm at the Ohio Expo Center Cardinal Lot, with DJ and food available Noon-2pm.

One of the last big surprises at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus on Sunday was the awarding of the Goodguys 2016 Giveaway Car, a 1932 Ford Roadster.  As this photo indicates, Gaylord Schroeder of Covington, Washington was ecstatic when his key started the Giveaway Car. Twenty-two Goodguys Nationals winners were eligible to win the award. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association gave out twenty-two keys to the eligible winners. When it came Schroeder’s turn to put his key in the ignition, it not only fit, but it started the hot rod right up. It was a moment Schroeder will never forget.

Here is a shot of the 22 Nationals winners eligible to win the 1932 Ford Roadster Goodguys Giveaway car.

 

This is the one Goodguys event you just can’t afford to miss. Click here to find out how to get tickets. If you order your tickets online the week before the show you can get them at a discount from the price at the gate.  Active military and veterans can receive a $5 discount at the gate if they bring their military ID.