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(July 7, 2008 – Lebanon, Tennessee) The Good Guys Rod and Custom Association recently cruised into Nashville’s LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans, for their third “Nationals” competition in Music City.  Accompanying the organization were some of the nation’s hottest rods and coolest customs, seriously competing for prestigious status and prizes.  The participants seemed to enjoy their trip to the country music capital city and several members of the popular association were also treated to a scenic drive around Wilson County, home of Classic Cars Southeast.  This was due to some new check points in the association’s pre-event, “poker run”.  This year’s run included a special “check-in” at the Lebanon based dealership and an additional stop at close by Fiddler’s Grove, located within the James E. Ward Center complex (which is also home to the very popular Wilson county Fair).

The “poker run” competition commenced after official registration at the Airport Marriott Hotel.  The first stop was a favorite Nashville historical attraction, the Hermitage (home of Andrew Jackson, our nation’s seventh president), followed by Cars Southeast and Fiddler’s Grove in Lebanon.  The run ended with a kick-off party at Advanced Plating in Nashville.  At each stop along the way, players were greeted by Good Guys volunteers where they randomly selected a playing card.  This chosen card was indicated on their registration documentation by the volunteers and after all stops were made, the participant with the best poker hand was recognized as the winner.  While in Lebanon, many participants took a much needed lunch break at Lil’ Paul’s Smoke House BBQ Restaurant, a popular eatery that is frequented by many of the car club cruise-in participants that visit Classic Cars Southeast.

“We were very excited to have the Good Guys include our facility as a stop on their Poker Run”, said Dale Nunnery, founder and president of Classic Cars Southeast.  “We always have some of their participants and attendees visit with us during the annual competition in Nashville, however, it was an honor to be included as an official component of this year’s schedule”.  Classic Cars Southeast buys, sells and restores investment quality antique, classic and muscle cars.  The company’s “all-indoor” “museum-quality” showroom is a “world-class” facility for the most discerning car enthusiast and normally has fifty to sixty vehicles on hand at any given time.  The showroom has been the focal point for numerous photos & videos and has been included in several TV productions.  These media outlets, along with aggressive Internet exposure, have helped to acquire recognition from local, national and international automobile enthusiasts.  Additional information on the dealership can be found at www.classiccarsse.com.

Not only does Classic Cars Southeast have one of the southeast’s largest world-class 28,000 sq. ft. showrooms, they also have a state-of-the-art classic car restoration center.  Any automotive project can be completed in this 10,500 sq. ft. facility where the professional staff can deliver a full service maintenance program from minor tune-ups and engine service to a full-blown “frame-off” restoration. 

Volunteers, Chuck Craig (far left - under the tent) and Donnie Winfree (far right), were on hand at Classic Cars Southeast to officially greet and record “poker run” participants associated with the third annual Good Guys Nationals that were held in Nashville.

Glen Cummings (right) and his son, Rick, enjoyed their “poker run” tour of Classic Cars Southeast along with Rick’s son.  The Cummings men drove their respective classic vehicles all the way from Delano, MN and turned their participation with the Good Guys Nationals into a family affair.