Trucks of All Size Unite for Carlisle Truck Nationals

July 28, 2011 - PRLog -- It’s not often that the life blood of an entire country is recognized in one place at one time, but that is exactly the case during the 21st Carlisle Truck Nationals, August 5-7 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.  The Carlisle Truck Nationals will feature all types of trucks; from tow trucks to big rigs, mini trucks to Monster Trucks and military trucks to antique trucks, if it keeps (or has kept) the country moving, it will be displayed at Carlisle.  In 2011 the Carlisle Truck Nationals come of age with thousands of trucks on site, industry guests, the inaugural tailgate competition and a Carlisle first; an ATV giveaway.

With three days of family fun, the Carlisle Truck Nationals offer something for everyone.  As part of the weekend, the annual Big Rig Show and Shine highlights the best in modern, custom and classic trucks.  The show and shine features at least 15 different classes for both judged and non-judged competition.  With all roads leading to Carlisle, truck drivers and enthusiasts alike can make the event their Central Pennsylvania truck stop as the grounds offer hot on site showers, food and a place to park for the weekend.

In addition to the amazing display of rigs and heavy duty trucks, the showfield will feature over 2,000 trucks of all shapes and sizes.  Included on grounds will be at least six different monster trucks.  Of the six scheduled to appear, two will be on display (Lil’ Squirt and Silly Willy), two will compete (War Wizard and Virginia Giant), one is set up to set up give fans a ride and the sixth (Megasauras), isn’t really a truck, it’s a car crushing, fire breathing, transforming beast.  In conjunction with the monster trucks on site, attendees can purchase a limited edition VIP Monster Pack for premium access to the trucks, drivers and more.  The cost is $45 for an adult and $15 for a child.  Parking is included.

With football season right around the corner and NASCAR season reaching crunch time, the Carlisle Truck Nationals believe it’s only fitting to feature what has become an American staple – tailgating.  The first ever tailgate show will allow enthusiasts to park their ride and display their team/driver colors while preparing food and celebrating all things truck and sport.  Prizes will be awarded for various tailgating categories, including best food, best team spirit, best truck and an overall best-of-tailgating award.

The Truck Nationals provide a bevy of options, including on site seminars, industry guests, Kids at Carlisle, the Women’s Oasis, truck corral and the always popular swap meet.  The Light Truck Accessory Alliance will also be on grounds showcasing the industries newest products, while the American Truck Historical Society will bring a spectacular array of rigs for display. Finally, as part of the weekend festivities, one person will go home with a brand new 2011 Honda FourTrax ATV courtesy of Velocity Cycles.  

Experiencing monster trucks at Carlisle is just one part of the Truck Nationals.  With annual crowd in the tens of thousands, haul in to one of the largest truck events geared towards the entire family. This show is a must-attend with over 2,000 trucks of all shapes and sizes. You’ll see everything from restored classics, lifted or lowered 2- and 4-wheel drives to chromed-out big rigs. The entire family will enjoy monster truck shows and rides, the Kids at Carlisle activity area, live music and shopping in the swap meet, truck corral and Manufacturers Midway. The pulse-pounding fun continues with a truck tug-o-war contest, burnouts and so much more.  In fact, all of the great events taking place truck weekend are too vast for one release.  For a complete breakdown of the weekend events, visit www.CarlisleEvents.com for details on the best ticket in town this summer.

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About Carlisle Events: Carlisle Events, host of 10 annual collector car, truck and motorcycle events, attracts more than half a million people to its 150-acre facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania each year. Included in the annual events schedule are two huge automotive swap meets and auctions –Spring and Fall – and individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, motorcycles, tuner/modern customs and imports. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, the “Cars at Carlisle” shows attract automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Information about Carlisle Events and Carlisle Auctions is available to consumers via the Internet at www.CarlisleEvents.com and www.CarlisleAuctions.com