Johnny Allen's '85 S-10 has...
Johnny Allen's '85 S-10 has been an ongoing project for the last seven years, getting better with each make over. Watch for a feature on this one soon.
When two heavy hitters join forces, the results are twice as good. Charlie Cobble has been active in the show scene for more than two decades, putting on several shows a year, including the Mini Truckin' Nationals and Slammin' and Jammin' in Lebanon, Tennessee. Michael Myers of NOPI fame, added his talents to the weekend get together in Knoxville, guaranteeing a nonstop, party weekend with all the legendary NOPI attractions. The 11th annual event had everything: from babes in bikinis looking to capture the $1,000 prize, to Zee cars drifting sideways with crowd pleasing action. The Chilhowee Park added to the fun with its winding roads and scenic lakes, complete with fountains. As an added treat, the event was broadcast on 98.3 FM throughout the weekend so you could keep track of all the action.
The Lowdown
Name: Southeast Mini Truckin' and Sport Compact Car Nationals
Location: Chilhowee Park, Knoxville, Tennessee
Dates: July 6-8
Total vehicles in attendance: 455
Spectator attendance: 1,300
Fast 411:
This show is always characterized by lots of activity and lots of opportunities for trophies beginning with the 160 different classes for show competitors. There were a dozen truck Specialty Awards, along with the Ultimate 10 Awards to increase your chances of going home with gold. Daniel Dennison from Maynardville, Tennessee, captured the Mini Truckin' Editor's Choice with his highly modified '88 Nissan Hardbody. Vapors Car Club took home the 6-foot Club Participation Award.
Events:
Burnout contest, Matt Petro's Air Dancin' S-10, Lowest of the Low, drag and brag contest, bikini contests both days, 3X Stereo competition, along with Outlaw SPL, USACi Auto Sound competition, and DB5 stereo events throughout the weekend.
Sponsors:
NOPI Nationals and www.autoshows.cc.
Contact for future events:
Charlie Cobble at (423) 623-4644.
Daniel Denison's radical Nissan...
Daniel Denison's radical Nissan Hardbody captured the crowd's attention as well as the Mini Truckin' Editor's Choice Award. Custom body, unique interior, and beautifully engineered bed; this truck was hard to beat.
Robbie Berta from Underground...
Robbie Berta from Underground Kustoms displayed his '95 S-10 loaded with custom graphics from nose to tail.
Brad Thomason's '94 Extended...
Brad Thomason's '94 Extended Cab Ranger has been smoothed, slammed, and treated to custom graphics.
David Owens from Nashville,...
David Owens from Nashville, Tennessee, enjoys his '01 Extended Cab, complete with custom stereo in the cab and air suspension package in the bed.
The ladies came from all over...
The ladies came from all over to compete for cash and prizes.
The Marines came out to show...
The Marines came out to show all the guys that the ladies can handle their own.
The Drop Jaw guys came out...
The Drop Jaw guys came out to support the cause and the show scene.
Mickey Harris was on hand...
Mickey Harris was on hand to show off some cool airbrush techniques and his new video collection for aspiring artists.
The high-gloss '93 Nissan...
The high-gloss '93 Nissan Hardbody of Patrick Reidy sported Supra taillights in a welded bed.
Charlie measures for the lowest...
Charlie measures for the lowest truck contest to separate the men from the boys.
Todd Flanahan rolled in from...
Todd Flanahan rolled in from Marshall, Wisconsin, in his '87 Mazda convertible to show that old-skool will always be alive and kicking.
The plate in the back window...
The plate in the back window of Alan Hicks' '89 S-10 says it all: I built it! Check out the custom bed work.
Brandon Dotson's '99 Nissan...
Brandon Dotson's '99 Nissan Frontier was one of the finalists in the lowest of the low competition, and rightfully so.