The Chevrolet Performance Builder of the Year Awards winners will showcase their craftsmanship and skills through an exceptionally built car or truck.  There are no boundaries, no limitations.  From period correct attention-to-detail to unique customization with modern performance, engineering, and styling, this coveted award will find its way to the right car, the right builder.  The build will speak to the passion for power, performance, and beauty.

This award is designed to honor two exceptional builds; a GM bodied car and a non-GM bodied car. All entrants must be GM powered.  The award is open to all styles and genres of cars and trucks from traditional to radical to modern.

Street Rods, Hot Rods, Trucks, Street Machines, Customs, Custom Rods and Muscle Cars through 1987 vintage at national events and through 2021 for Get-Together events.

1. GM Iron Class - a Chevrolet Performance LT5 Connect & Cruise crate powertrain system:
   • LT5 crate engine
   • 8L90-E 8 speed automatic transmission
   • LT5/8L90 engine controller kit
   • Transmission installation kit
   • 8-bolt flexplate kit
   • Valued at $33,552

2. Retro Iron Class - a Chevrolet Performance LS3 Connect & Cruise crate powertrain system:

• LS3 crate engine
• 6L80-E 6 speed automatic transmission
• LS3 engine controller kit
• Transmission installation kit
• Valued at $16,199

3. Both class winners will also receive:

• Future promotional exposure in Goodguys media
• Congratulatory ad in the Goodguys Gazette Magazine
• Vehicle featured on an exclusive Goodguys T-shirt in 2022

1. 11th FiTech Fuel Injection Springs Nationals (April 16-18, 2021)
2. 6th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals (April 23-25, 2021)
3. 2nd RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals (May 21-23, 2021)
4. 15th BASF Nashville Nationals (May 28-30, 2021)
5. 1st Meguiar’s All-Star Get-Together (June 4-6, 2021)
6. 30th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals, presented by BASF (July 2-4, 2021)
7. Summit Racing Nationals, presented by PPG (July 9-11, 2021)
8. 33rd Griot’s Garage Northwest Nationals (July 23-25, 2021)
9. 19th Classic Performance Products Great Northwest Nationals (August 13-15, 2021)
10. 2nd Grundy Collector Car Insurance Great American Nationals (August 20-22, 2021)
11. Goodguys 34th West Coast Nationals, presented by BASF (August 27-29, 2021)
12. Goodguys 23rd Colorado Nationals, presented by Griot’s Garage (Sept 10-12, 2021)
13. 28th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals (September 24-26, 2021)
14. 20th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals (October 1-3, 2021)

Q: Can the car owner win this award?

A: No. This award is giving credit and recognition to a professional builder and shop that built the vehicle.

Q: Can I run for a Meguiar’s Top-12 Award and Goodguys Chevrolet Performance Builder of the Year?

A: Yes.  Entrants can qualify a vehicle for a Top-12 category and builder of the year.

Q: What if I can’t commit to having the car on display at the 24th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals (Nov 19-21)? 

A: The winning builder and vehicle must be on display at this year-end event.  If the builder and the car cannot be there, the award will go to a runner-up.

Q: If I enter at an event and don’t win a finalist qualifying pick, can I enter the same build at another event?

A: Yes.

Q: Can I enter two vehicles, one for each class? 

A: Yes, however winners will be eligible for (one) connect & cruise package only.  If you entered multiple vehicles and both are selected as a finalist pick, you will have to determine which class you want to be considered for builder of the year.