Goodguys Spring Nationals 2027, Scottsdale

The 17th Grundy Insurance Spring Nationals is a two-day Goodguys national event at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 North Pima Road. It runs Friday 12 and Saturday 13 March 2027. Goodguys bills it as the start of its 2027 hot rodding season.

Goodguys estimates more than 2,500 show cars over the weekend, all 1999 and older: hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics. Around the show cars you get AutoCross racing, a Nitro Thunderfest, a swap meet, a Cars 4 Sale Corral and more than 100 vendors.

This page covers hours, every published ticket price, parking, the entry policy, and what it costs to show your own car.

Dates and hours

• Friday 12 March 2027: 8am to 5pm
• Saturday 13 March 2027: 8am to 5pm

The top awards are presented on Saturday, including the Builder’s Choice Awards. The full Event Pocket Schedule goes out by email closer to the show, and you can ask for it on the Goodguys event page. The 2027 Weekend Haps schedule is marked coming soon.

Arizona does not observe daylight saving time. In March, Scottsdale is on the same clock as California.

Tickets

General admission, ages 13 and up, per Goodguys:

• Friday or Saturday: $27 online plus a $1.67 fee, or $30 at the gate.
• Two-day pass: $40 online plus a $1.99 fee, or $45 at the gate.
• Junior, ages 7 to 12: $10 online plus a $1.24 fee, or $11 at the gate, per day.
• Ages 6 and under: free.

Gate prices include local sales tax. Goodguys members pay less for a single day: $22 online plus a $1.54 fee, or $24 at the gate. The two-day pass is the same $40 for members.

Tickets arrive by email. Print them or add them to your phone wallet. A single-day ticket bought online works for one entry on either day. If you cannot find your ticket at the gate, staff can look you up by name and email.

Goodguys does not allow ticket resale on third-party sites or at the gate, and it voids tickets from unauthorized sellers. Buy from the Goodguys site.

Parking

Parking is $10 for the Spring Nationals, per the Goodguys event FAQ. No vehicle can be left overnight, apart from exhibitor display vehicles.

Personal golf carts and other motorized carts are not allowed. ADA-approved mobility scooters are. Goodguys points to Event Scooters for rentals: eventscooters.com or 262-677-2697.

What to see

• Show cars. More than 2,500 cars from 1999 and older, Goodguys estimates.
• AutoCross. Goodguys AutoCross racing runs all weekend. The G-Comp by Speedway Motors Spring Shootout is on Saturday. There is grandstand seating.
• Nitro Thunderfest. Presented by Summit Racing.
• Swap meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. Goodguys calls it Arizona’s biggest automotive swap meet. The corral is where you look for a project car.
• Vendors. More than 100 manufacturers and service providers, per Goodguys.
• Family Fun Zone. Free, sponsored by Autoworld, with live music and a model car make and take while supplies last.
• Awards. Builder’s Choice Awards by Squeeg’s Kustoms and the weekend’s other top awards are given out on Saturday.

Goodguys says featured attractions are subject to change.

Show your car

Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, imports and trucks through 1999 are welcome. A full-weekend registration includes two weekend spectator passes and two kids weekend passes for ages 15 and under.

• Members, online early registration: $60 plus a $2.49 fee.
• Non-members, online early registration: $90 plus a $3.24 fee.
• Online prices rise $15 after 28 February 2027.
• At the event: $80 for members, $95 for non-members, tax included.

Check in at the Main Tent at WestWorld: Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 7am to 5pm, Saturday 7am to 3pm. If you register on site, stop at the show car registration office first to pay and collect your credentials.

AutoCross is open to Goodguys members only. A full weekend costs $105 plus a $3.62 fee online, or $130 at the event. Electric vehicles are not allowed to race.

Swap meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral spaces are $70 before 28 February 2027 and $80 at the event. Contact Bob Kerkel at 480-488-3607.

Before you go

The Goodguys entry policy allows service dogs, backpacks and diaper bags, folding chairs, blankets, and food in a soft cooler, insulated bag or maker’s wrapping. Water and other non-alcoholic drinks are allowed in non-breakable containers.

It bans pets and comfort animals, glass of any kind, hard-shell coolers, tents, weapons, mace, bikes, skateboards and scooters, alcohol, drugs and cannabis, loose or catered food, fireworks, drones, and grills or charcoal. BBQs are not allowed, and the FAQ adds smoking and cans to the list.

Goodguys lists preferred hotels near WestWorld, including the Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale at 16620 North Scottsdale Road and the Hilton Garden Inn at 8550 East Princess Drive, both at a Goodguys rate. RV camping is listed at $57.01 a night, with booking marked coming soon.

Goodguys returns to WestWorld in the fall for the 30th Southwest Nationals, 19 to 21 November 2027. Barrett-Jackson uses the same grounds in January: see Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027. For weekly meets, see car events around Phoenix.

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