What’s up everyone! We’re one month into the New Year, and I’m begging for summer to be here. I’d like to somehow change the sounds of the snow truck blades hitting the concrete to frame rails grinded down the cruise strip! When the winter bug hits, the taste of the new show season becomes the ultimate craving.
To beat the winter blues this month, we are featuring the hottest event coverage and feature vehicles on the web.

Appearing on the cover this month is Jim Hanson representing Lower Impressions in his 2002 Ford F150. The impressive stance of Jims F150 is enough to put a crowd in 'Ahh!', with a 5 ¼” in Body Drop, 22” Rozzi Spinning Wheels and immaculate paint scheme. Jim’s truck really comes alive when you open the doors. His flawless fiberglass stereo install and graphic scheme throughout match the truck perfectly.

To give the final touch to our February cover we added the beautiful Gauge Girl Kassie Veach. We met Kassie this past year in Indianapolis and knew she had what it takes to be a Gauge Girl. To get you a little more up close and personal with Kassie, make sure to see her 18+ section on Gauge. Or, visit her site at http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=52872

Freelance Photographer Toby Mosholder starts off the month with The North American Nationals presented by Ed Elderidge. The event was held at the Middletown Motorsports Park in Monroe, OH on the weekend of July 26th & 27th 2003. To get more information on this event check out,
http://www.geocities.com/north_american_nationals/

Next we caught up with Freelance Photographer Shoop at the 2nd Annual Rockin Hip Hop Car Show presented by Rome N Low. The event was held at Ramey’s Autobody in Indianapolis, IN on the weekend of September 6th & 7th 2003. Make sure you don’t miss the event for next year. http://www.geocities.com/rome_n_low

Rich Dallas had the pleasure of hooking up with the guys from Low Rollers to witness The End of Summer Bash. The event was held at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Woodstown, NJ on the weekend of August 23rd - 25th 2003. For more information on this event or Low Rollers, visit http://www.lowrollers.com.

Next we spend a weekend with Freelance Photographer Smalls for the Xtreme Bash. The show was held at the Atlanta Beach in Jonesboro, GA on the weekend of April 12th & 13th of 2003. To receive more information on next years event check out http://www.xtremebash.com.

Next we cruise over to chill with the guys over at Drop Jaw Magazine for The Freak Show. Freelance Photographer John Jackson mounted up to take on the 3 day event in Kingston, NC at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds. The event was held on the weekend of October 24-26 2003, be sure not to miss our exclusive over 18 section. For additional info on next years event visit http://www.dropjawmag.com.

Last but definitely not least, we catch up with Freelance Photographer Eric Stiles to cover the Great Lake Car Nationals presented by Just Win Motorsports. The event was held in Kalamazoo, MI at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds on the weekend of July 26 & 27 2003. For more information on this event, check out http://www.rollinjunk.com.

We have another stunning line up of vehicle features for you this month. We start off with Justin Detweiler representing Grounded 4 Life in his 2000 Chevy S-10. I was able to catch up with Justin at the Carlisle All Truck Nationals this past summer, and pull out this impressive feature.

Scott Massengill representing Sub Culture had his “Holy Green” 1997 Honda Civic at the ITB Show in Indy this past August. We were able to capture the intimidating stance of this one of a kind ride, and expose its immaculate interior finish. Scott has been no stranger to this sport. For years his detailed work that has been hitting the streets.

As usual if you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me!

Until next month keep your heads up and at least one frame rail on the ground! Peace!
BIG WOOD
bigwood@gaugemagazine.com