JulyJuly 23-25 - Austin, Texas - Texas Heat Wave will be held at the Travis County Expo Center. This is one of the nation's biggest shows, located right in the heart of Texas. This show allows truck owners to compete with the best. For more information, contact: (512) 448-5849, www.texasheatwave.com.
July 24 - McComb, Mississippi - 2nd Annual Xtreme Concepts Truck and Car Show held at the downtown parking garage. This show will be presented by Low Lyfe Customs. For more information, contact: Low Lyfe Customs, Dept. TR, 1044 Reggie Martin Dr., McComb, MS 39648, (601) 551-1869, lowlyfe@lowlyfecustoms.net, www.lowlyfecustoms.net.
July 30-Aug.1 - Richmond, Virginia - East Coast Nationals, sponsored by Area 51 Customs, will be held at the Richmond International Raceway. This show is for cars and trucks and will include a drag and sparks contest as well as a hydro contest. For more information, contact: (804) 966-2043, eastcoastnats@aol.com.
AugustAugust 6-8 - Carlisle, Pennsylvania - All-Truck Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. The show will include custom and stock mini-trucks, SUVs, street trucks, and big rigs. There will also be beauty and hop contests, a burn-out competition, a truck corral, a steelyard, and an invitational display. For more information, contact: Carlisle Events, Dept. TR, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013-1588, (717) 243-7855, info@carsatcarlisle.com, www.carsatcarlisle.com.
August 13-14 - Ocean Shores, Washington - Ramage Ford Truck Run at the Convention Center. This show is for '72-'03 Ford/Mercury trucks only. Included is a show 'n' shine, a parade, vendors, a huge raffle, dash plaques, a Saturday dinner, coffee and donuts in the mornings, fun on the beach, plus a lot of activities available nearby. For more information, contact: Ramage Ford Truck Run, Dept. TR, 11405 W. Lake Joy Dr. NE, Carnation, WA 90814, (425) 788-8260, info@ramagerun.com, www.ramagerun.com.
August 13-15 - Indianapolis, Indiana - The Annual Indy Truck Bash at the Indianapolis Raceway Park is brought to you by Latest Craze. This show will sport all minis, sport trucks, sport compacts, and lowriders. Prizes will be awarded for the drag fest and Miss ITB. For more information, contact: (317) 236-6515, www.familyevents.com.