Enter to Win: 35th Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals Returns to Des Moines

Classic cars, roaring engines, burnout smoke, and one of the biggest automotive weekends in the Midwest are returning to Des Moines this summer. Even better, we're giving you a chance to go for free, with family-four-packs to the 35th Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. It's time to explore one of most exciting car shows of the year in Iowa.

The Goodguys Heartland Nationals has become a summer tradition for car lovers across Iowa and the Midwest. Held July 3rd through July 5th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the event brings together thousands of classic cars, custom trucks, muscle cars, hot rods, and vintage vehicles from across the country.

For three full days, the fairgrounds transform into a massive celebration of American car culture thanks to FiTech Fuel Injection. Attendees can walk rows of beautifully restored classics, watch custom builds roll through the grounds, and experience the sights and sounds that make this event one of the premier automotive gatherings in the region.

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The show is packed with attractions beyond the cars themselves. Fans can check out live autocross racing, burnout competitions, vendor exhibits, swap meet areas, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. One moment you may be admiring a perfectly restored vintage pickup, and the next you are standing near the burnout pit surrounded by tire smoke and screaming horsepower. It's your chance to experience the earth-shaking Nitro Thuderfest exhibition by Summit Racing, and so much more!

Part of what makes the Heartland Nationals special is the atmosphere. It is not just a car show for hardcore enthusiasts. Families, casual fans, photographers, and first-time visitors all find something to enjoy. Kids love seeing the colorful custom builds and oversized engines up close, while longtime car fans appreciate the craftsmanship and history behind every vehicle.

Plus, the fun goes way past cars with watermelon eating, pie baking, and a pin-up girl contest. You'll also have the chance to enjoy a fireworks extravaganza and celebrate the 4th of July all weekend!

Wanna go for free? We're sending fans to the Heartland Nationals with a special family-four-pack giveaway. If you've been wanting to experience one of the Midwest’s biggest and loudest automotive weekends, this is your chance to enter.

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 35th Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals; filled with classic cars, custom builds, live action, and nonstop horsepower at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.