August 2005 Editorial
by Donnie Babb

It’s here….we are in the dead of show season and I love it!  Every weekend meeting new people catching up with those people you only get to see once a year, it’s my favorite part of the sport.  The lifestyle is phenomenal; the innovated and unique ideas people have for their rides just step up the caliper of the aftermarket automotive industry. Everyone at Gauge would like to solute those enthusiasts that have really gone the extra mile this year.

            We start off this months issue with staff photographer Toby Mosholder getting his first cover shot published. Toby had the pleasure of meeting up with Tina Carter and David Caldwell at Slammin and Jammin this past May. Perfect sunlight, the beautiful Tina and a totally radical Ford Ranger are what made this photo shoot one for the record books. Awesome Job, Toby!!!

            For the next feature this month we caught up with Eric Chambers in Greenville, Mississippi at Showfest. Bold colors, radical body modifications and a full interior is what grabbed our eyes on this totally radical s-10. After checking out Eric’s feature you will understand why he is dominating the wild s-10 class.

            To wrap up the features for his month we catch up with staff photographer Jason Swinford and his 2004 Scion XB. When the Scion XB was released Jason knew that this vehicle was for him. It took Jason a few weeks of searching all over the country and countless hours of work to build this XB that has everyone in the country playing catch up.

            When it comes to a true mini truck show who better to put it on than Mini Truckin Magazine?!! On the weekend of June 18 & 19, 2005 Mini Truckin and Sport Truck magazine collaborated and presented Havoc at the Louisville Convention Center. WOW, what a top notch show. An awesome faculty and a dragging contest that lasted till the sun went down are what made this a truly unforgettable experience. Make sure to scrap by the coverage this month and experience what this top notch show was all about. For more info on Havoc check out http://www.minitruckinweb.com

            For our next stop staff photographer Smalls had the pleasure of spending the weekend in the dirty south covering countless hours of beautiful woman, extreme show stoppers and scrappers from across the nation at Scrapin The Coast. Make sure to check out his awesome coverage of one of the fastest growing shows in the nation. For more information on the 2006 scrapin the coast check out http://www.scrapinthecoast.com

            When it comes to true balls out power there is nothing more exciting than diesel drags and sled pulling. Staff member Big Mike has the pleasure of photographing the DHRA Diesel Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park. This is the first time we have had the pleasure of bringing the readers of Gauge what big diesel power is all about. Expect to see much more of this type of coverage in the future. For more information on the DHRA visit http://www.dhraonline.com

            We wrap up this months show coverage with the big trucks at the 20^th anniversary of the Lima 4-wheel Jamboree. Over the years this show has become mandatory for anyone building a 4x4 to attend. Make sure to check out this coverage at see what the high life is all about. For more information on the Special Events performance series check out http://www.familyevents.com

            Some of you may have noticed that the site has been a little buggy over the past month. These bugs are due to moving to a new server and preparing to step up the magazine a few more notches. We are working hard to resolve all the problems we have encountered due to this move. Please if you come across any problems with the magazine do not hesitate to contact me donnieb@gaugemagazine.com and let me know where you found problems. J -DB

The Gauge Magazine
2005 Lifestyle Tour:

August 5-7, 2005
Carlisle All Truck Nationals. Carilse, PA http://www.carsatcarlisle.com 

August 19, 2005 
Join Gauge Magazine.com for our 3^rd annual Open House Everyone welcome to attend.   archive.gaugemagazine.com

August 19-21, 2005
Import and Truck Bash, Indianapolis Raceway Park. Indianapolis, IN http://www.importandtruckbash.com

September 2-4, 2005
GM Accessories and Gauge Magazine.com present Slamology. Indianapolis, IN  http://www.slamology.com