Chances are good that you’ve strolled through the Wilwood Disc Brakes display a time or two during a Goodguys event, which means you’ve likely talked with Mike Hamrick. Mike’s been with Wilwood for over 24 years and as the events and promotions manager, he covers
Last year was quite a year for Paul Van Nus and his team at Dutchboys Hotrods. The shop, based in Vicksburg, Michigan, won its second PPG Street Machine of the Year title with a radical ’87 Buick Grand National built for Angelo Vespi, had a
At most Goodguys National events during the spring and fall, we host a Careers in Hot Rodding day in association with the ASE Education Foundation and WyoTech. The program brings in 150 area high school students enrolled in automotive classes. George Arrants, the vice president
Tracy Weaver and his small team at Recovery Room Interiors in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, had quite the start to 2026. The crew of four full-time and three part-time employees crafted the interiors in both the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster winner as well as the Al Slonaker
When you consider the intersection of traditional rods and customs, hot rod culture, and automotive art, one name is certain to come up: Keith Weesner. Weesner has been immersed in the hot rod and art worlds his entire life, thanks in large part to his
The name may not ring a bell at first, but the voice certainly will! You’ve heard the enthusiastic tone of Jeff Thisted’s voice during Goodguys AutoCross competitions and awards ceremonies. For those road warriors out there, Jeff’s also a familiar face and voice at other
If you’re a fan of classic trucks or have spent time in the pits of at the Goodguys AutoCross track, chances are you’ll recognize the name Rob MacGregor. If he’s not making laps in one of the fastest trucks on the circuit, then he might
Danny Thompson has been a racer all his life, driving quarter midgets, sprint cars, sports cars, off-road rigs, and for the last couple decades, land speed racers. If you don’t immediately recognize his name, you likely know of his father, Mickey. Danny made a name for
You’ve been hearing a lot about Roseville Rod & Custom lately. Not only did Ben York and his crew build the Goodguys 2026 Grand Prize Giveaway ’40 Ford coupe, but it has also been busy showing (and driving) Amadeo Angelo’s ’32 coupe that was a
The name Stacey David needs no introduction to most Goodguys members. We’ve been watching him wrench on hot rods and trucks while explaining best practices and parts for more than 25 years. Many readers will recall his early days on “TRUCKS!” back during the Power
