Venue (city/state):
Rialto Municipal Airport, Rialto, California
Spectator attendance:
5,000
Total vehicle entrants:
700
Special awards given:
Standard classes, with First, Second, and Third place awards given out to more than 30-plus different classes. Plus Best of Show Overall, Truck, Car, Audio, Interior, Single Color Paint, Multicolor Paint, Engine, Under Construction Truck and Car, Club Participation, and Lowest Club.
Fast facts:
The ESPN2 Truck Stop crew came out to film the event. The crew from West Coast Customs signed autographs and posed for pictures throughout the day. A killer bikini contest pulled models from all over the West Coast.
Special events:
A $300 air-hop contest was won by Daddy's Customs. Pam Rodriguez won the bikini contest and the $1,000 prize that was sponsored by Modern Auto. There were huge raffle prizes that included a set of 20s by TIS Wheels, Dropstar Wheels, ICCE Wheels, and an airbag kit by MIC.
Sponsors:
Ludikrs Kustomz, TIS Wheels, Dropstar Wheels, Master Image Customs, and Xzibit Wheels of Maui. Participating vendors included: Zenetti Wheels, Custom Carnage DVD, Chassis by Aaron Iha, West Coast Customs, DUB, GO-EZ Customs, Infinite Design, ICCE Wheels, Air Runner, Lowlife Video, Surface DVD, Darkside Motoring, Skin Industries, Streetsourcemag.com, Air Zenith, Hotridesmag.com, Radio Active, Titty Tops Clothing, GT Pit Stop, Monarch Clothing, Vertical Doors, Advantage Audio, Skull Clothing, Pink House Customs, Surrender Clothing, So Cal Streetwear, Primedia, So Cal Customs, Joe's Collectibles, Mob Star Clothing, Life Without Limits Clothing, Poker Clothing, Street Fury DVD, and ESPN2 Truck Stop.
Contact for future events:
Kris Tafoya, (909) 434-1999, www.myspace.com/ludikrsshow, www.ludikrskustomz.com
SCD Fabrication performed...
SCD Fabrication performed a 3-inch chop on this toy during the show. Even on the hot blacktop and in the scorching sun, the guys at SCD finished well within the hours of the show.
If you are building a ride...
If you are building a ride and need ideas, come to the Ludikrs show. Who would have ever thought that maroon would look good with bright-green graphics?
Swift Car Club showed up in...
Swift Car Club showed up in a big way and brought this very sweet fullsize. The clean front-end swap sets off this truck.
It is always a good idea to...
It is always a good idea to have some water with you on a hot day, as well as not having to walk because there is a motor on your cooler-it's a win-win situation.
You are a lucky guy when your...
You are a lucky guy when your girl helps you wipe down your truck this early in the morning.
BTW brought out trucks that...
BTW brought out trucks that were not only huge, but the paint and undercarriage were second to none, showing what kind of truck you have to bring out just to even have a chance at a prize.
When the sun is at its peak,...
When the sun is at its peak, these blue flames just pop right off the truck.
Aaron Iha has some cool designs,...
Aaron Iha has some cool designs, but this tandem-axle dualie takes the cake.
Gina's convertible is looking...
Gina's convertible is looking good. Guys aren't the only ones who have an eye for a great-looking ride.
Check out Art from GO-EZ's...
Check out Art from GO-EZ's '64 Datsun truck laid on 22-inch rims. Need we say more?
This show is so big that it...
This show is so big that it brings out trucks we haven't seen in a couple of seasons.
Pam Rodriguez took top honors,...
Pam Rodriguez took top honors, and it is well deserved-she looks great in that bright-blue bikini.