Howling four-cylinders, constant switch-hitting, and the ever-popular "Hey, can I take your picture?" can be heard from one end of the Atlanta Motor Speedway to the other. This means one thing, NOPI is in town for the annual who's who of the sport compact market and a surprisingly strong gathering of every type of truck imaginable. From lifted farm trucks to body-dropped minis, no truck genre was left untapped. Renowned for its world-class bikini contest, this year did not disappoint with none other than Miss Nikki Zeno walking away with the title of Ms. NOPI 2004. Leaving the show after two fun days filled with more vendors than any other show in the world, beautiful post-hurricane weather, and plenty of ideas to come home with, we are already planning for next year's show. Check out the photos -- nothing else comes close to this event.
Brent Shank arrived in style...
Brent Shank arrived in style behind the wheel of his '04 SSR with bright paint, a Magna Charger blower, and an unbelievable audio/video system.
This is one of the cleanest...
This is one of the cleanest and most functional Lightnings we have seen in the South all show season long.
Too much time, and way too...
Too much time, and way too much money.
This is how GM got that many...
This is how GM got that many ponies from a V-6.
Imagine a more-than-300hp...
Imagine a more-than-300hp Saturn Vue Red Line
We just love old-school Broncos,...
We just love old-school Broncos, especially the ones that take trophies home and then go get dirty in Georgia red clay.
Coming or going? You deci...
Coming or going? You decide.
MTX was out in force with...
MTX was out in force with this lifted Ranger and several other show trucks in its booth.
Beautiful ladies were abundant...
Beautiful ladies were abundant at the Toyo Tire booth.
Quite possibly the lowest...
Quite possibly the lowest anything at this year's NOPI Nationals.
You have to love those faithful...
You have to love those faithful truck owners.
We call it Baller's Row.
Check out this Truckin' Project...
Check out this Truckin' Project S-10 clone. Imitation is definitely flattery.
Miss NOPI Nationals 2004,...
Miss NOPI Nationals 2004, Nikki Zeno.
It's funny how free T-shirts...
It's funny how free T-shirts make normal people completely insane.
Justin Reece, a Georgia native,...
Justin Reece, a Georgia native, brought out his show-stopper '04 F-150 with 53-inch tires, four-way steering, and four-way hydraulics. Check this feature out next month.