Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is poised to bring their Full Throttle Family fun to the historic Indiana State Fairgrounds bringing together over 1,500 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks and all years American made or powered vehicles to the Hoosier state! This event is the ninth event in Full Throttle Fun schedule produced by Goodguys and brings hot rodders from all over the US to enjoy three days of American automotive fun.
The Goodguys AutoCross for Kids benefitting the Austin Hatcher Foundation for pediatric cancer makes its third run at the 2nd Indy Nationals, offering attendees the chance to donate to an amazing cause and take a ride with a Pro Driver on the AutoCross course. The AutoCross for Kids rides will be held on Friday, June 5 and Sunday, June 7. The program, a yearlong initiative with Goodguys and the Austin Hatcher Foundations, offers the hot rodding community the chance to be involved and turn their passion into compassion. “Goodguys events are family events,” said Marc Meadors, President, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. “The hot rod/car community is a huge family and bringing the Austin Hatcher Foundation into the fold is a win-win for everyone. We hope to do great things for them this year through the AutoCross for Kids promotion in raising awareness and funds in the fight against pediatric cancer.”
For the vintage drag racing fans, the return of the Goodguys Friday night drags to Lucas Oil Raceway is a must attend! The Friday night drags will honor International Drag Racing Hall of Fame member, Rich Guasco and Pure Hell in the Farewell Tour. Pure Hell, driven by Brian Hope, will take on Ron Hope’s Fuel Altered “Rat Trap” in a quarter mile duel that will have the fans standing on their feet to see the two fuel Altereds thunder down the track side by side. The two will meet two times that evening in a matchup that is sure to be an experience of header flames and thundering quarter-mile speeds.
Saturday night is all about the Demolition Derby. Competitors will battle in several classes to see which car is the last standing. Gates open at 4 pm on Saturday for the derby. There is a special Saturday event/demo derby combo ticket for sale for $22, a savings of $5. General admission to the demo derby is $10 and Kids are $6 for the derby.
As usual, there’s the midway featuring multi-million dollar custom big rig tractor trailers offering high-performance parts and accessories to budding hot rodders and do-it-yourselfers.
For The kids, there’s a model car program sponsored by Revell that sends the little ones home with their very own model kit forging big dreams to one day come back to the show with a life-sized version. Plus the PPG coloring contest and other kids games.
Gates are open Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to 3pm. General admission is $17, kids 7-12 is $6. Spectator parking is $5 charged by the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Visit www.good-guys.com to purchase event tickets or to register a show car. Call Goodguys @ (925) 838-9876 for more information. $14 general admission tickets are available at good-guys.com until midnight, 6/4 only.
Photos by Ray Schuler, view whole album of the 2014 All American Nationals here
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Goodguys is celebrating 38 years of shows, swaps, rodding and revving this year! Check out the schedule of events HERE and plan your visit!
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
PO Box 9132
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 838-9876