AMD Garage Mopar Takeover Storms the Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals – Columbus, OH, July 11-13, 2025
AMD Garage Mopar Takeover Storms the Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals – Columbus, OH, July 11-13, 2025
Get ready for three tire-smoking days of HEMI horsepower, celebrity builders, and family-friendly fun as AMD transforms the Bricker Building in the Ohio Expo Center into Mopar heaven.
What & When
The Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG rolls into the Ohio Expo Center, July 11-13, 2025 (Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–3 p.m.). It’s the biggest stop on the Goodguys tour, packing in 6,000+ pre-1999 hot rods, muscle cars, and classics. (good-guys.com)
AMD Garage Mopar Showcase
AMD is taking over the back half of the Bricker Building to debut our High-End Mopar Showcase—an OE-correct wonderland of Chargers, Super Bees, Road Runners, Cudas, A-Body icons, and more. See fresh sheet-metal innovations, concours-worthy restorations, and resto-mod dream builds—all built with AMD panels.
Live Action All Weekend
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Watch AMD celebrity guests Kevin Tetz, Lou Santiago, and WITSEC Walt fit, and weld our licensed Mopar panels—in real time. |
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Meet and greet social media influencers such as Candy N Chrome, Whips by Wade, KDFannin, Chelsey Holdosi, David Kurk, and more! |
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Daily Q&A sessions with top builders on paint prep, body alignment, and resto-mod trends. Including Classic Car Studio, Kevin Tetz, Shortys Dream Shop, Lou Santiago, Rick Love, Jonathan Goolsby, and more |
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Vote for your favorite Mopar in our coral, winners announce Sunday |
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Bring a New stuffed animal and snap photos with Mike Finnegan's legendary Daytona - Bear Drive to support Children in Need. |
Star-Studded Lineup
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Classic Car Studio - Charles and Noah—fresh off their latest build
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Lou Santiago (TV host & Navy mechanic turned raconteur)
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Kevin Tetz (ASE Certified Program & Paintucation)
- Catherine Bach Meet & Greet (the original Daisy Duke with a General Lee & Dixie Jeep on display)
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Javier 'Shorty' Ponce (TV host & World Class Restoration Professional)
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Special drop-ins from industry favorites, surprise pro drivers, and more
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Why You Can’t Miss It
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Exclusive first looks at AMD’s 2026 Mopar SKUs
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Show-only discount codes on AMD sheet-metal and glass kits
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Network with pro builders, content creators, and fellow Mopar fanatics
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Support a heartfelt cause through the Eddy Bear Foundation
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Plan Your Trip
The Ohio Expo Center is minutes from downtown Columbus hotels, with ample trailer parking and on-site food vendors. Pre-book spectator tickets on the Goodguys site to skip the gate line. (ohioexpocenter.com)
See You in Columbus!
Whether you bleed Plum Crazy or live for B5 Blue, the AMD Garage Mopar Takeover is the place to celebrate the cars that made muscle-car history. Grab your camera, pack a new stuffed animal or new Hot Wheels to donate, and join us July 11-13 for a weekend that promises wide-open throttles, celebrity insights, and true Mopar fellowship. Don’t forget to tag @AutoMetalDirect and #AMDMoparTakeover—your ride might just land on our feed!
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