Just like every other Texas Heat Wave show in the past, this show can be summed up in two words: big and hot. Big would actually be an understatement because the show is absolutely huge, with over 1,550 registered vehicles and 40,000 people roaming the grounds. Hot would sum up the usual scorching triple-digit weather, and it describes the turnout of high-quality vehicles in attendance.
Year after year, the show has proven to be ever-expanding in size and popularity. With the recent high gas prices, there was some concern that the attendance would take a significant hit. Despite this predicted slump, this event went on to be one of the biggest ever. We guess neither extreme weather nor a dwindling economy can stop the Heat Wave from getting better.
| SHOW NAME: |
| Custom Sounds Texas Heat Wave Custom Truck & Car Show |
| DATES: |
| July 18-20, 2008 |
| VENUE (CITY/STATE): |
| Travis County Expo Center, Austin, Texas |
| SPECTATOR ATTENDANCE: |
| More than 40,000 |
| TOTAL VEHICLE ENTRANTS: |
| More than 1,550 |
 Nitto Tire brought out a few...  Nitto Tire brought out a few nice rides and girls to show off its newest rubber. |  |  The interior on Bill Carlton's...  The interior on Bill Carlton's Chevy Top Kick was finished with a ton of Orion audio and video components. He even fit a gun rack inside to make sure that none of the electronics get swiped. |
Awards Given:
Custom Heat Wave trophies were given out to First through Third Place winners in over 150 different classes. For the 10 Best Of categories, trophies that were over 6-feet tall were given out along with cash prizes. The Best of Show winner received a one-off glass trophy plus cash. Other specialty award winners received plaques with custom artwork.
Ryan Ruffin's Chevy Colorado...
Ryan Ruffin's Chevy Colorado made a debut with a fully shaved body and a clean two-tone paintjob. The airbrushed trim has simulated wood with true-fire.
Special Events:
Besides checking out all of the cool rides, there were a few events to watch including a motorcycle stunt show by Team Stunters, a BMX exhibition, a burnout contest, a truck-o-war competition, a hydraulic dance competition, a monster truck car crush, and a wheelie show from the Texas Bandit. On Saturday night a concert including performances from Lil Boosie, Soulja Boy, Lil Will, and Paul Wall was held. Then there was an official after-party with a wet T-shirt contest. Sunday closed out the show with a bikini contest followed by the awards ceremony.
Sponsors:
Custom Sounds, DK Hypertek, Ekstensive Metalworks, Kustomwerx Autobody, Maximum Altitude, Memphis Car Audio, MTX Audio, M&M Audio, Nitto Tire, NOS Energy Drink, Royal Purple, Scion, Sound Stream, Southern Auto Sports, South Coast Customs, Street Glow
Contact For Future Events:
www.heatwaveinc.com(512) 252-0283