# Event Details - **Event Name**: 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: July 3 - 5, 2025 Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 Online Advance General Admission (ages 13+) - $27.00* At-Event General Admission (ages 13+) - $30.00** Online Advance Kids Admission (ages 7-12) - $10.00* (All Days); Kids (ages 6 & under) - FREE At-Event Kids Admission (ages 7-12) - $11.00* (All Days); Kids (ages 6 & under) - FREE Parking - FREE What better way to celebrate the Independence Day weekend than with a few thousand likeminded hot rodders! Goodguys will pack the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines the weekend of July 3 - 5 for the Goodguys 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection. The three-day event will feature over 5,000 of the midwest’s finest 1999 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics! Don’t miss the exciting action of the Goodguys AutoCross racing series featuring the Optima Batteries “Duel in Des Moines Shootout”, shop the swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music and see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend including Builder’s Choice Top 10 Awards. Goodguys also treats the fans to their famous Saturday Night Fireworks Extravaganza and on Sunday, all years of American made or powered show cars are welcome for the Meguiar’s All American Sunday celebration! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/hln. FEATURED ATTRACTIONS***: • Saturday Night Fireworks! • Goodguys AutoCross Racing Series Action Featuring the Optima Batteries “Duel in Des Moines” Shootout • Shop the Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral • Commercial Vendor & Manufacturers Midway • Goodguys Nitro Thunderfest Presented by Summit Racing • Live Music Entertainment • Builder’s Choice Awards • Meguiar’s All American Sunday – American Made or Powered Show Cars of All Years Welcome • Family Fun Zone - Free Arts and Crafts, Games, Prizes and More All Weekend • Saturday Special Parking Areas • Model Car Make N Take (Saturday & Sunday) presented by Auto World • Model Car Show and Valve Cover Races • RC Car Showcase • Thursday Poker Run Starting at Noon from the Registration Office at The Iowa State Fairgrounds • Burnout Contest (Saturday) • 2026 Top 12 of the Year presented by BASF Finalist Competitions o Snap-On Muscle Car of the Year o LMC Truck of the Year Early (pre-1960) o Dakota Digital Truck of the Year Late (1960-99) o Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year o Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year o Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs Custom of the Year o Roadster Shop 4x4 of the Year * Plus ticket service fees & local sales tax ** Price includes local sales taxes and fees *** Featured attractions subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/35th-speedway-motors-heartland-nationals-presented-by-fitech-fuel-injection/200030017524822 - **Event Categories**: kids, music, car-shows, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, live-music, entertainment, contests, business, sports, art, fourth-of-july - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 619 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Iowa State Fairgrounds - **lat**: 41.59552290073 - **long**: -93.549463748932 - **full address**: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/84323a0d41826525850b6d3205fa2ecf3458b63f4a2670c15772f8973dc34970-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181614-gmir?v=1782562605 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection being held? - **A:** 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection? - **A:** 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection is organized by Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Goodguys Rod & Custom Association's events? - **A:** Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has 247+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection is ideal for car enthusiasts, auto fans, and anyone passionate about classic, exotic, or custom vehicles. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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