If you went to a hot-rod show or a lowrider show in the rain and it wasn't cancelled, it would usually look like a ghost town. But, it poured cats and dogs at Texas Showdown and the parking lot kept filling up. Spectators went to their cars, sat the rain out, then came back in through the gate. We couldn't believe it. A little rain wasn't going to stop this show; it went on without a problem.
This is what the show looked...
This is what the show looked like from our secret hiding place, for a large portion of the weekend.
The Show Lowdown
Name: 5th Annual Texas Showdown
Location: Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, Texas
Dates: June 16-17
Total vehicles in attendance: 450
Spectator attendance: 8,000+
Fast 411:
* 5th annual show
* "Best Of" trophies were made of F-150 spindles, 1/4-inch plate, and a beer-bottle opener
* Tons of giveaways on stage
* Free gift bag for show entrants
Events:
*Truck and Car Show
*USACi Sound-off
*A beer-chuggin' contest
*Wet T-shirt contest
*Saturday drag session
Sponsors: Miller Lite
Shops: Ekstensive Metalworks, Da Drop Ship, Pat's Autobody, Z's Auto, and Texas House of Dubz
Contact for future events: Darryl Tracy at (281) 844-4960, or view www.texasshowdown.com, or www.myspace.com/texas_showdown.
Special Thanks From Owner:
Special thanks to Severed Ties, Texas Chapter, for all of their help.