Goodguys Nationals Truck Show - 2007 New York - Insider

International Automobile Show
Spring saw warmer weather and the annual return of automobiles to the Big Apple for the New York International Auto Show. One thing we noticed about the new trucks and SUVs that debuted at the show was the consistently square, boxy, tough-guy image conveyed by the off-roady nameplates, Hummer and Jeep, and also by the latest minivan. Even cabs have jumped onto the flat-faced bandwagon.

Happenings
July 13-15
Columbus, OH
The Goodguys Nationals takes place at the Ohio Expo Center. The show-n-shine pre-registration costs $50 (or $40 for members), while spectator admission is $15. For more information, call (925) 838-9876, or go to www.goodguys.com.

July 15
Bristol, PA
Grounded 4 Life 1 Day Slam Car and Truck Show will be held at the Bristol TWP Municipal Complex. Preregistration costs $10, registration at the show is $10. For more information, check out www.Grounded4life.org.

July 20-23
Austin, TX
Texas HeatWave hits the Travis County Expo Center. The registration fee is $40, while spectators pay $20 for one day. For details, check out www.heatwaveinc.com.

July 28
Somerset, KY
Somernites Power Cruise is a rolling car show that starts in a number of cities at the same time and rolls into Somerset by the 28th. Starting cities include Nashville, Knoxville, Louisville, and Cincinnati. For more information, call (800) 642-6287, or go to www.somernitescruise.com.

July 28-29
Springfield, MO
Show-Me Showdown takes over Price Cutter Park. Preregistration costs $20, while registration at the show is $25, and spectators can pay $3 to $5, depending on which day. Proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. For more information, call (417) 861-2135, or send an email to lastingimpressionscc@yahoo.com, or go to www.lastingimpressionscc.com.

July 29
Irvine, CA
California Truck Jamboree Plus is for cars and trucks and it jams at the Verizon Amphitheater at Hidden Valley Park. Tickets cost $10 to $15, while registration is $40. For more details go to www.truckjam.com.

August 3-5
Carlisle, PA
Carlisle All Truck Nationals will be at the fairgrounds for three days of summertime fun. Admission for onlookers is $8 to $9, depending on which day, and the registration costs as much as $45 for the specific judging and non-judging areas, with one vehicle and two people, and it is $75 for a bit of everything. For more information, call (717) 243-7855, or go to www.carsatcarisle.com.

August 11-12
Bowling Green, KY
Truckin' magazine's Havoc truck show will happen at Beach Bend Park. Registration costs $30 per vehicle and spectators can walk right in. For information, call (714) 769-7457, or go to www.truckinweb.com/events.

August 4-5
Norman, OK
Slamboree happens at Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Preregistration costs $25, while registration is $30. To get more information, call (405) 686-7744, or check out the website www.pleasuresweb.com.

August 17-19
Indianapolis, IN
The 14th Annual Indianapolis Import and Truck Bash (ITB) will take place at O-Reilly Raceway Park. Onsite registration costs $55, while preregistration is $40. Adult spectators pay $15 at the gate, while kids are $5. For additional details, check out www.specialevents.com or visit www.myspace.com/truckbash.

August 19
Rialto, CA
Ludikrs Show lands at the Rialto Municipal Airport. Registration costs $30. For more information, call (909) 434-1999, or log onto www.ludikrskustomz.com.

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