going down hill

iv relized that the truck sence has been going down hill. there just not as many people going to shows. i went to carlile truck nats and it was depressing i couldnt beleave it i love going to truck shows g4l, lowrollers, shows are the highlite of my summer.. i feel as if maybe if there was more local shows more get togethers something i just hate to see the scene crash whats everyones inputt on it anyone feel the same ?

There seems to be a good amount of local events still going on. It goes up and down. I'm sure it has to do with the economy and with the new fuel prices. I'm definitely not traveling 100+ miles for a show anymore.

In the area I am in, many of the more local shows (within a 2.5 hour radius or so are all gone but 1 or 2 bigger ones) Other then that it is going to be about a min. of 4 hours travel to a show. Just coming from myself...Anymore I prefer to be in the garage working on a project then be at a show. I enjoy the show itself usually...But I am not a partier...So at night...The way it is anymore..I pretty much sit in my room (which i do not enjoy)

So...Going to shows...Usually I only stay for 1 night, or go down for a saturday. (longer trips i cant justify for a day trip...its just too much money for what it is).

I think the "scene" as a whole is still going pretty strong... I just think you have a big split of ppl going to one or another depending on personal interest.. (some prefer busy, night life, etc.....Some prefer relaxed, calm, and hanging out...Im in the 2nd category).

Im from Montana and shows are hotrod and classics mainly with a few customs here and there so in order to catch a "mini truck" show we gotta travel 9 hours to Seattle or the other way to Oregon and its outrageous with gas prices and food etc. But its worth it to me to hit up atleast 1 each year. The Sitting Pretty show this year was pretty weak compared to the past few years I thought. When you said that you wont drive 100 miles to a show anymore I was kind of surprised because we don't have that luxury around our parts. Though im sure It would gt old after a while.

where are you at in montana lowlyfe?

I am in East Helena too. Damn I never thought id see somebody here from Montana let alone little old Helena.

Try being in new England.. its horrible.. the only good close show is Low Rollers but its still 4 hours from me.. a few small local shows but its all s-dimes and guys that believe if you don't drag frame its not a mini.. kinda sad

You Guys from MT need to come to the Show Off Showdown show in Minnesota. Or Camp N Drag in IN.

Do you realize how far that is for us? LOL its like 14 hours to Minnesota and 24 hours to Indiana. Thats one way too Though im sure it would be a great time and experience. My brother's going to SEMA this year for the first time... im pretty jealous.

yea no kidding, i have family in grand forks on the border of ND and MN and i havent seen them in 2 years because of the distance lol

i would love to go to a show sometime, but its not likely to ever happen.


lowlyfe, we should meet up some time