25th Summit Racing Nationals Presented By PPG
July 7-9, 2023
Ohio Expo Center
The BIG ONE is here! You the fans make this the biggest show on the schedule and there's no better place to spend the weekend with passionate hot rod and classic car fans than right here in Columbus.
25th Summit Racing Nationals Presented By PPG
July 7-9, 2023
Ohio Expo Center
The BIG ONE is here! You the fans make this the biggest show on the schedule and there's no better place to spend the weekend with passionate hot rod and classic car fans than right here in Columbus.
It's The BIG ONE!
July 7 - 9, 2023
Ohio Expo Center
717 E 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Friday, July 7 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 8 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 9 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
We can't wait to see you at the
25th Summit Racing Nationals Presented By PPG
We can't wait to see you at the
25th Summit Racing Nationals Presented By PPG
Spectator Ticket Pricing
The Goodguys shows are for all Hot Rod and Classic Car fans alike. Whether it's your first show or tenth trip out we are very excited to have you come out for the day or stay for the whole weekend!
Goodguys Members receive additional savings on spectator tickets.
Goodguys Members receive additional savings on spectator tickets.
Looking to register your ride for the show?
Goodguys Member Pricing
General Admission (ages 13+)
$20.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $22*
- *Includes local sales tax
Sunday General Admission (ages 13+)
$20.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $22*
- *Includes local sales tax
Youth ages 6 and under are free.
Non-Goodguys Member Pricing
General Admission (ages 13+)
$25.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $28*
- *Includes local sales tax
Sunday General Admission (ages 13+)
$25.00
- *Plus ticket partner service fee(s) and local sales tax.
- At The Gate: $28*
- *Includes local sales tax
Youth ages 6 and under are free.
Show Features
Over 6,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Imports and Trucks thru '98
All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered vehicles of all years
Over 450 Vendor & Manufacturer Exhibits | 2023 New Product
Goodguys AutoCross - Featuring the Autocross series Forgeline "Buckeye" Shootout
Crowning of the Goodguys 2023 Street Machine of the Year & Goodguys 2023 Street Rod of the Year
Unveiling of the Goodguys 2023/2024 Giveaway Car
Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition
Goodguys 40 Years of Top 12 Winning Vehicles. Special Invite only for this special display- Please contact Harry Daviess harryd@good-guys.com for details
Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
Kids Zone - Free Arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! Kids Make and Take Saturday 1pm / Sunday 11am
All event features subject to change.
Every year, Goodguys recognizes 12 of the nation’s finest show cars and trucks, and the best Autocrosser. These are known as the “Top 12 Awards.”
Winners are recognized throughout the Goodguys Event Season leading up to the final selection and showcase of the “Goodguys Top 12 of the Year Awards” at the Southwest Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ in November. All Top 12 winners are invited to attend the final awards ceremony, receive; “Showcase Parking,” special prizes from our sponsors, the coveted of-the-year award trophy at the event and are featured in the Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette and Yearbook!
Show Time
Spectator Information
Whether you're a first time attendee or seasoned show vet, we've outlined some key info to ensure you enjoy the show.
Did you know - we send out a complete "Event Pocket Schedule" right to your e-mail inbox so you never miss a moment at the show.
2023 Information
All Weekend Long!
- VENDORS/EXHIBITORS – Huge Vendor Midway. Shop the hundreds of retail hard part dealers that have everything you need to build or restore your street rod. For more information call Sadie Vail at (925) 218-9151 or email her here.
- SWAP MEET & CARS 4 SALE CORRAL – Hundreds of cars 4 sale! For more information call Jeff Johnson (614) 268-1181.
- MODEL & PEDAL CAR DISPLAY – Check out vintage miniatures or bring your own. For more information call Tom Dillion at (614) 888-3100.
- GOODGUYS CHOICE PRODUCTS GIVEAWAYS – Deposit your Instant Winner Ticket as soon as possible at the Goodguys Choice Product booth. Your vehicle entry # and name will be drawn throughout the entire event-so check the booth often to see if you have been chosen!
- GOODGALS GALLERY – See 100’s of handcrafted items from local craftsmen. Call Cindy Rhoades for more info (765) 478-5590.
- BEST NEW PRODUCT EXHIBIT – Friday Saturday in the Bricker building. See the hottest new products and cast your vote!
- KIDS ZONE – Friday 11am-2pm, Saturday 10am-3pm & Sunday 11am-2pm, Free arts and crafts, games, prizes and fun for the kids in the Ag/Hort building!
- GOODGUYS 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS- See 100 of the finest vehicles in the country inside the Kasich Hall
Thursday
- POKER RUN – Leaves Registration at 10am.
- REGISTRATION PARKING LOT PARTY – Noon-4pm in the Cardinal Lot with DJ Food available for additional fee. Noon-2pm.
- KICK OFF PARTY – 5pm at the Crowne Plaza & Hilton Polaris.
Friday
- TGIF PARTY – 6pm at the Crowne Plaza & Hilton Polaris
- GOODGUYS CPP AUTOCROSS SERIES– 9am-Noon & 1pm-5pm. Hot Rods, Trick Trucks & Muscle Cars compete on a timed road course.
- GOODGUYS NITRO THUNDERFEST PRESENTED BY SUMMIT RACING – Dragster Exhibition 1pm.
Saturday
- CONTESTANT VIEWING – From 9am-5pm view all the contestants for Street Rod & Street Machine of the Year in the Celeste Building.
- GOODGUYS CPP AUTOCROSS SERIES– 8am-Noon & 1pm-5pm. Hot Rods, Trick Trucks & Muscle Cars compete on a timed road course.
- GOODGUYS NITRO THUNDERFEST PRESENTED BY SUMMIT RACING – Dragster Exhibition 12pm and 2pm
- SPECIAL SATURDAY AWARDS CEREMONY – 5pm in the Celeste Building. See the crowning of the 2022 Street Rod & Street Machine of the Year, plus the presentation of Goodguys 2023 New Product of the Year! Plus the unveiling of the 2024 Grand Prize Giveaway!
- SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY – 6pm at the Crowne Plaza & Hilton Polaris.
- LIVE NOSTALGIA ENTERTAINMENT - 1pm and 4pm inside the Celeste Building.
- SATURDAY SPECIALTY PARKING AREAS – 7am-Noon. Each Participant will receive a custom dash. Parking areas include:
TRICK TRUCK CORRAL presented by LMC Truck
YA GOTTA DRIVE 'EM presented by Lecarra Steering Wheels
HOMEBUILT HEAVEN presented by Speedway Motors
AIR-COOLED CORRAL
MIGHTY MUSCLE
BUILDER'S CHOICE presented by Chevrolet Performance
CAMARO CORRAL presented by Metal Brothers
DEUCE DOINS presented by Affordable Street Rods
CORVETTE CORRAL presented by Van Steele
THE NEXT GENERATION presented by Goolsby Customs
TRI-FIVE CHEVY CORRAL
GOODGUYS BUILDER'S CHOICE
PRO STREET PARADE presented by Lokar
Sunday
- MEQUIAR'S ALL AMERICAN SUNDAY – All American made or powered cars and trucks are welcome all day long!
- GOODGUYS CPP AUTOCROSS SERIES – 8am-1pm All vehicles 1998 and newer compete in a times road course.
- WINNERS CIRCLE – 8am-1pm See Goodguys Awards Recipients including 2022 finalists for Muscle Car of the Year, LMC Truck of the Year Late & Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year, plus Goodguys Builder’s Choice Top 20 selected by Roadster Shop & Mike Goldman Customs!
- CHURCH SERVICE – 10am in the Ohio Building.
- AWARDS PROGRAM – 2:22pm at the Goodguys stage. The Goodguys award program is the highlight of each event. Various celebrities, industry and magazine representatives select over 100 award recipients.! (Note: Awards time may be rescheduled due to weather)
LIFE BETWEEN THE CONES
- Friday: 9am to Noon & 1pm to 5pm
- Saturday: 8am to Noon & 1pm to 3pm
- Four 4 Car Shootouts Saturday: 3:30pm to 5pm
- All American Sunday: 8am to 12:00pm & 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- One 8 Car Shootout Sunday: 1:30pm-2pm
FAQ's
No personal golf carts or motorized conveyances are permitted at any Goodguys event. Exceptions will be made for disabled individuals with ADA approved conveyances only. Any additional inquiries or questions, please email info@good-guys.com
For the safety and comfort of all of our customers, smoking of any type, weapons of any type, pets (with the exception of service animals), cans, glass bottles, bicycles, scooters, skateboards and roller/inline skates are not permitted within the gates of a Goodguys event.
For any further questions or concerns, please call our customer service team at (925) 838-9876.
Vendors & Media
Media
For media credentials, please use the Media Credentials Request Form
For any media inquiries, please contact Steven Bunker here
Vendors
If you are interested in being a Commercial Vendor at this event click here for details.
