If you live in the Northwest portion of this great country and you unfortunately missed the Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has not left your area. Make plans now for the weekend of August 17 through 19, as they are calling all inland Northwest and Canadian hot rodders to join them in a convergence on the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane, Washington, for the Great Northwest Nationals.
This event promises to be a fun and festive family-style hot roddin’ weekend to remember, with an expected 1,500 – or more of the Northwest and Canada’s coolest street rods, customs, and classics cars built through 1987. Plus, if you’re looking for parts, there will be vendors, a great swap meet, and even a car corral. But wait, there’s more.
Throughout the weekend, there will be live entertainment, arts and crafts, a model car and pedal car show, valve cover races, and an untold amount of fun for the entire family. Don’t miss out on one of the West’s best hot rod and custom events!
Kick off the Goodguys’ weekend with Thursday’s Hot Rod Cruise! The cruise departs the fairgrounds at 11:00 a.m., and maps will be available at registration. Like many other Goodguys events, the Great Northwest Nationals will feature the Spectre Performance All-American Sunday, held on August 20th, so bring out those late-model, American-made rides, and join the fun!
Get revved up with Goodguys and bring the entire family to the Goodguys 17th Great Northwest Nationals for the weekend!
Thursday
Hot Rod Cruise – Leaves from Registration at 11:00 a.m.
Kick-Off Party – 5:00 p.m. Location TBA.
Friday
Goodguys Nitro Thunderfest – Dragster Exhibition 1:00 p.m.
TGIF Party – 6:00 p.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel
Saturday
Goodguys Nitro Thunderfest – Dragster Exhibition 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Burnout Competition – Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em! 12:30. Tech opens 1 hour before.
Live Nostalgia Entertainment – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Goodguys stage with the Pop Offs.
Saturday Specialty Parking Areas – 7:00 a.m. through Noon. Each Participant will receive a custom dash plaque. (Trick Truck Corral, Mighty Muscle, Cool Camaro, Ya Gotta Drive ‘Em, Goodguys Builder’s Choice, Youngguys Homebuilt Heaven, Deuce Doins, Tri-Five Chevy Corral, Canadian Corral)
Sunday
Spectre Performance All-American Sunday – All American-made or powered cars and trucks are welcome all day long!
Winner’s Circle – See Goodguys Awards recipients including 2018 MSD Muscle Car of the Year finalist, Gazette Pick, Goodguys Pick, and JF Kustom’s Builder’s Choice Awards!
Live Nostalgia Entertainment – 11:00 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. at the Goodguys stage with the Pop Offs.
Grand Prize Giveaway – 1:30 p.m. You must be present to win the chance to be one of the finalists for the 2019 Grand Prize Giveaway!
Awards Program – 2:30 p.m. at the Goodguys stage. The Goodguys award program is the highlight of each event. Various celebrities, industry and magazine representatives select over 80 award recipients. Plus, the qualifying winners for the 2019 Grand Prize Giveaway! (Note: Awards time may be rescheduled due to weather)