March 11-13
Panama City Beach, Florida
Spring Fling 2005 will be held during spring break and is hailed as one of Florida's biggest parties. For more information, contact: Doug Augustine (850) 258-4077, www.vitalsigns.org
March 12-13
New Orleans, Louisiana
The 3rd annual Mardi Gras National 2005 is presented by Audiobahn and will be held at the Pontchartrain Center. For more information, contact: www.mardigrasnats.com
March 12-13
Lake Perris, California
The 8th Annual Forbidden Fantasy show kicks off the show season for Southern California and is held at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. For more information, contact: www.forbiddenfantasy.net
March 18-20
Lake Havasu, Arizona
This year, the State 2 State Cruise will end in Lake Havasu for the Truckin' Havasu Spring Break Nationals. Don't forget to bring your boat. For more information, contact: Amber Pierce, amber.pierce@primedia.com
April 2-3
Lawton, Oklahoma
The 14th Annual Spring Bash is presented by Sweet Temptationz and will be held at the Great Plains Expo Building and Coliseum. For more information, contact: Woody Wilson, (580) 536-7679.
April 8-10
Jennings, Louisiana
Gator Drag '05 will be held at the Louisiana Oil Gas Park off I-10 exit 64. For more information, contact: Brandon LeBlanc, (337) 658-5805, www.gatordrag.com
April 9
Morristown, Tennessee
Low Trenz will host Lay'd Out at the Park at Frank Lorino Park. For more information, contact: Jeffrey Dillard, (865) 523-1255, jdillar@utk.edu
April 10
Costa Mesa, California
The 6th Annual West Coast All Truck Nationals will be held at the Orange County Fair and Expo Center. For more information, contact: (805) 686-2007, www.horsepowerpromotions.com
April 22-24
Bakersfield, California
Freak Fest 2005 is hosted by Freaks of Nature and will be held at the Famoso Raceway. If you're on the West Coast, do not miss this show. For more information, contact: www.freakfestshow.com
May 9-12
Sylmar, California - Greenville, Mississippi
IF Customs in Sylmar, California, will once again lead the charge from California to Mississippi to attend Showfest '05 in the annual IF Customs Cruise to Greenville. For more information, contact: IF Customs, (818) 837-3000, www.ifcustom.com
May 13-15
Greenville, Mississippi
Assorted Miniatures presents Showfest '05 - without a doubt, one of the best shows of the year. Many hotels are already booked, so get a room now. For more information, contact: (601) 924-1706, showfest04@yahoo.com.
June 10-12
Sedalia, Missouri
The 1st Annual Midwest DragFest hosted by IV Low will be held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. For more information, contact: www.midwestdragfest.com
June 17-18
Louisville, Kentucky
Presented by Sport Truck and Mini-Truckin' magazines, Havoc is sure to bring out the best. We have finally returned to the Midwest after too many years of not throwing any shows in the area. Mark this one on your calendar as a must! For more information, contact: Amber Pierce, amber.pierce@primedia.com.
July 8-10
Medina, Ohio
Properly Grounded will hold its 10th Annual Slam Jam event at the Medina Co. Fairgrounds. For more information, contact: Rich, (330) 608-0625; www.properlygrounded.com.
July 9-10
Berlin, Connecticut
The 11th Annual Magnetic Mini Bash will be held back at Sage Park, the original location. For more information, contact: (860) 296-DRAG (296-3724), www.magneticminis.com
July 22-24
Anderson, South Carolina
The 4th annual Southeast Showdown will be held at the Anderson County Fairgrounds and will feature more than 80 classes for cars and trucks, a hydro contest, and cash prizes. For more information, contact: Allison, (864) 296-8146, (864) 230-5576; johnalli@bellsouth.net; www.southeastshowdown.com
July 23-24
Kingston, New York
This year's Envy Frenzy will be held at 300 Enterprise Drive in Kingston, New York. It will feature more than 60 classes, specialty awards, and a custom-made Best Overall Club trophy and Best of Show trophy. For more information, contact: Nick Baker, (845) 338-0497; hypermini1@aol.com.
Listings are subject to change. Please contact the organizers before making plans. Sport Truck welcomes announcements of all truck-related events. We need at least four months' notice. Send the date, location, contact telephone number, and e-mail address to: Sport Truck, Calendar, 2400 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 e-mail: john.o'neill@primedia.com