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The 5th Great American
Nationals, Presented by Grundy Worldwide,
returns to historic Pocono Raceway, on
September 25, 26 and 27, for three huge days
of hot rodding fun, in the heart of scenic
Pennsylvania country. The event is expected
to bring thousands of hot rods, customs,
classics, muscle cars and trick trucks,
through ’72, along with hundreds of vendors
and exhibitors; there will also be a Swap
Meet for automotive-related parts and cars
for sale.
In 2008, Northern
California-based Goodguys Rod & Custom
Association, producers of America’s largest
hot rod festivals, chose Pocono Raceway as
the site for the event; the Nationals were
held in Hershey, Pa., prior to the change of
venue.
Last year, in
regard to the new location, Goodguys’ VP of
Event Operations, Harry Davies, said: “It is
a no-brainer to hold a Goodguys National
event at Pocono Raceway. Our events fit
Speedways so perfectly.”
“There’s lots of
room to park and cruise; the pit garage
serves as perfect spaces for the vendor
midway, and the participants feel at home at
these venues,” he continued. “Throw in the
track cruise, the Street Challenge Autocross
and a sea of brilliant and colorful hot
rods… and you’ve got a winning formula which
is fun for all participants and spectators.”
It doesn’t get any
better than Pocono Raceway— located in Long
Pond, Pa., the legendary triangular-shaped,
2.5-mile raceway is one of the most unique
racing properties in the world. This year’s
event will be staged throughout the entire
acreage of Pocono Raceway, including
portions of the infield, garage area and
infield paddock, as well as the grassy
infield road course. The infield and road
course areas of Pocono Raceway are
spectacular for rod and custom
show-and-shine parking. |
Chuck Wasoski, Vice
President of the Collector Car Insurance
Program at Grundy Worldwide, says that “any
time the Goodguys put a show on at a
racetrack, it is always an enjoyable time.
It’s more of a ‘car place’ than just a
parking lot.”
“And, there’s a
certain feeling that comes with being in the
infield of a race track,” continues Chuck.
“You look around at all the seats, the
track… see all the history. It’s amazing.
And, just driving up to a large racetrack is
enough to give me the chills.”
Pennsylvania is
home to some of the nation’s finest rods and
customs. Combine the world’s hottest cars
and one of the premier event venues in the
country, and you’ve got the ultimate
hotroddin’ weekend.
Event hours are
Friday and Saturday, 8am to 5pm and Sunday,
8am to 3pm. General admission is $17, and
kids 7-12, $6. Kids 6 and under are FREE.
Spectator parking is free. To purchase
tickets online, go to
www.greatamericannats.com
Be sure to stop by
the Grundy exhibit to have all your
insurance questions answered by reps from
our office. Grundy's Mike Gosciniak,
Bethanne Michael and Rich Klauser will be
available to provide you with a fast and
free on-the-spot quote.
For additional
event information, contact the Goodguys Rod
& Custom Association at (925) 838-9876 or
visit
www.good-guys.com.
Story by: Becky
McLaughlin |
