Eric
Barber, a 454SS enthusiast and NATC
member, who's attended the last two
events, thinks the STS is one truck
meet that every sport trucker should
attend. "It's a must for enthusiasts.
They can't pass up the chance to prove
their ride has what it takes, share
thoughts with fellow enthusiasts, and
just have fun in general," he says.
Terry Day, an NATC member with a 12-second
SS truck, agrees that the heart of the
STS is in the drag racing. "Performance
first, looks second--it's a blast, and
I hope it continues until I'm too old
to care!"
Attendees
say the STS is a great learning forum
for performance modifications, as well.
"We take the aftermarket equipment
that not only makes our trucks look
good, but makes them run better,"
says Psotta. "And since each vehicle
is different, we get to see what products
work best on each application and with
other modifications."
In
addition, the STS attracts a variety
of people of all ages; older generations
have been there and done that, and many
young folks seem eager to learn. Veteran
racers share tips, tricks, modifications,
how to launch a truck, and other information
on how to make a heavy, slow truck go
fast.
Though
the heart of the event is the drag racing,
that's not all there is to the STS.
A show is included during the weekend,
where spectators and those who don't
want to race can show off their prized
rides, yet still attend the U.S.' only
truck drag-racing venue. First-, second-,
and third-place prizes were awarded
in a multitude of classes last year.
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