We will release our first issue of Custom Rigs’ INSIDER, the digital edition supplement to the print magazine, sometime over the next two week period. Just like the magazine, the INSIDER will be packed with both informative and entertaining articles, features, how-to articles, buyer’s guides, new products and other content tailored to the needs and wants of big rig customizers and enthusiasts everywhere. 

The INSIDER will be emailed to email addresses associated with  subscription accounts to Custom Rigs and Overdrive magazines and subscribers to some of our other trucking-related magazines.

We hope you like what you see. Let us know what you think! 

-CR Editors

Shell Rotella SuperRigs®  June 10-12

Local Community Having Parade to Celebrate Truckers as Comes to Historic Lexington, Va.

The 28th Shell Rotella SuperRigs® will be held in the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia from June 10-12 at the LEE HI Travel Plaza in Lexington, Va.

Shell Rotella SuperRigs®, the premier truck beauty contest, will feature a number of fun and entertaining events for drivers, their families, and the entire community.

Some exciting events taking place include; Trucker’s Movie Night; featuring Smokey and the Bandit at one of the last Drive-in Movie theaters left in America on Thursday, June 10.

As a show of support and interest in Shell Rotella SuperRigs®, the local community is organizing a parade on Friday night which will showcase some of the contestant entrants, a special collection of antique trucks, as well as local community and civic organizations.  The parade will proceed through downtown Lexington and end at LEE HI Travel Plaza where a spectacular fireworks show will kick off the Big Rig light contest.

A carnival will be held daily during SuperRigs at the LEE HI Travel Plaza.  The schedule is as follows: Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Friday, June 11, 7 p.m. – 11:30pm; Saturday, June 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  There will be a different band playing each night and the Big Rig Lights Contest is scheduled for Friday night.  Additional details will be announced as they become available.

The Shell Rotella SuperRigs® competition is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Owner/operator truckers from across the United States and Canada will compete for cash and prizes valued at $25,000.  Additionally, 12 lucky drivers will be selected to have their trucks featured in the 2011 Shell Rotella SuperRigs® calendar.  Every entrant in the contest will be awarded with a gift package valued at more than $50 while supplies last.

Trucks are judged by industry professionals who work for major trucking publications and broadcast companies.  Judges score the rigs on exterior appearance, design, detail/finish, originality, and workmanship.  In total, 25 working trucks receive awards for categories such as Best of Show, Tractor, Tractor/Trailer Combination and Classic categories.

Lexington and the Rockbridge Area

Lexington, founded in 1777, is home to Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute.  There you will also find the Lee Chapel, Stonewall Jackson House, George C. Marshall Museum and a downtown filled with wonderful specialty shops and fine restaurants.  Located only minutes away are the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Virginia Safari Park and two breathtaking scenic drives – Goshen Pass and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  For more information on the area you can visit – www.lexingtonvirginia.com.

Local Community Having Parade to Celebrate Truckers as 

Shell Rotella SuperRigs® Comes to Historic Lexington, Va.

The 28th Shell Rotella SuperRigs® will be held in the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia from June 10-12 at the LEE HI Travel Plaza in Lexington, Va. Shell Rotella SuperRigs®, the premier truck beauty contest, will feature a number of fun and entertaining events for drivers, their families, and the entire community.

Some exciting events taking place include; Trucker’s Movie Night; featuring Smokey and the Bandit at one of the last Drive-in Movie theaters left in America on Thursday, June 10.  As a show of support and interest in Shell Rotella SuperRigs®, the local community is organizing a parade on Friday night which will showcase some of the contestant entrants, a special collection of antique trucks, as well as local community and civic organizations.  The parade will proceed through downtown Lexington and end at LEE HI Travel Plaza where a spectacular fireworks show will kick off the Big Rig light contest.

A carnival will be held daily during SuperRigs at the LEE HI Travel Plaza.  The schedule is as follows: Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Friday, June 11, 7 p.m. - 11:30pm; Saturday, June 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.  There will be a different band playing each night and the Big Rig Lights Contest is scheduled for Friday night.  Additional details will be announced as they become available.

The Shell Rotella SuperRigs® competition is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Owner/operator truckers from across the United States and Canada will compete for cash and prizes valued at $25,000.  Additionally, 12 lucky drivers will be selected to have their trucks featured in the 2011 Shell Rotella SuperRigs® calendar.  Every entrant in the contest will be awarded with a gift package valued at more than $50 while supplies last. 

Trucks are judged by industry professionals who work for major trucking publications and broadcast companies.  Judges score the rigs on exterior appearance, design, detail/finish, originality, and workmanship.  In total, 25 working trucks receive awards for categories such as Best of Show, Tractor, Tractor/Trailer Combination and Classic categories.

Lexington and the Rockbridge Area

Lexington, founded in 1777, is home to Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute.  There you will also find the Lee Chapel, Stonewall Jackson House, George C. Marshall Museum and a downtown filled with wonderful specialty shops and fine restaurants.  Located only minutes away are the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Virginia Safari Park and two breathtaking scenic drives - Goshen Pass and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  For more information on the area you can visit - www.lexingtonvirginia.com.  

Ceramic-Coated Exhaust Manifolds Increase HP & MPG

Bully Dog Now Offers Premium Ceramic Coated Exhaust Manifolds for 1994-2004 CAT 3406E and C-15 engine models

Are you looking for the best exhaust manifolds in the market?  Bully Dog is pleased to announce the availability of ceramic coated exhaust systems for Class 8 engines.  The first manifold developed is the E Model Exhaust Manifold.  This new manifold will replace stock exhaust manifolds on E Model 3406E engines ’94-‘00 as well as C-15 engines ’99-’04.

The E Model Manifold is guaranteed to provide three to fourth tenths per gallon improvement in fuel economy gains, as well as add 30 additional hp to the rear wheels.

The entire manifold is finished with a high performance ceramic coating; which improves air flow, as well as lowers exhaust temperatures radiating off of the manifold by 300 degrees.  Independent testing on a Saenz flow bench confirms air flow improvements of 18% over a stock manifold.

For more information about the Bully Dog E Model Manifold, to find a dealer near you, read testimonials of other drivers using the product and to calculate your yearly savings after installing the manifold, visit www.bullydogbigrig.com

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