Layd out at the Park

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Morristown Tennessee? That might be what you are thinking when you first hear Layd Out at the Park.  I’m here to tell you that good thing sometimes come in small packages.  Morristown is a small town in east Tennessee located off the I-81 about half way between Knoxville and Bristol.  This show was held at community recreation facility known as Cherokee Park.  The park has 85 campsites that are first come first serve, with some backing up to Cherokee Lake.  Now, add a vast expanse of fairground area, 2 pavilions and an amphitheater, and you have a prime location for a car show.

This show had something for everyone.  You had your mini trucks, imports, sedans, rat rods, hot rods and everything in between.  It was exciting to see such an awesome amount of registered rides, especially considering the current economic conditions.  We have all had tough times in the last year and definitely haven’t seen the end, but expressing ourselves by customizing our vehicles is something they can’t take away form us.  I was impressed with everything that was presented at the show.  The dedication of the vehicle owners surpasses none and pumps me up to see what’s next.

This show was overwhelming due to the amount of enthusiast that came out, so instead of focusing on one particular ride, I decided to address a couple of things I observed at the show.  Don’t get me wrong, there were some spectacular rides that stood out from the rest, but the atmosphere was so relaxed, I was just enjoying taking it all in.  The first thing I noticed was skulls.  There were skulls in the paint, skulls in the beds of trucks and skulls in the interiors.  I even
saw 3-d skulls popping out everywhere.                                        


There was a particular import that when you sat in the front seats, you were supported by realistic human skeleton with a skull as the headrest. 
Is this just a fad or a timeless display of customization?  Either way it always looks good. 





Now onto trucks and mini trucks.  It always seems like the beds can make or break a ride.  There were a lot of beds to inspect at this show, and I was definitely impressed by several creations.  The club Severed Ties have some impressive truck beds.  One in particular was an Innovative Customs creation on a black ranger.  Little Shop of Horrors is another name I am sure you are all familiar with.  Their fabrication work is amazing and the beds they create are some of the cleanest around.  Their attention to detail and execution is amazing.

The club presence was very strong at this year’s Layd Out.  The Freaks of Nature not only brought in several trophies, including the trophy for best participation, they had many family members representing and supporting the club.  From their inside out pocket holders to the talent of the club members, they were definitely and great club to see at the show.  It is nice to see all of the clubs encourage and back each other up, and I look forward to seeing many more clubs at future shows. 

To sum it all up, I would recommend that everyone plan to attend this show next year.  The Park Rangers and Morristown Sheriff’s Dept were well organized and kept everything under control.  There were great trophies and great prizes.  Precision Rides will definitely be attending this show next year.  We look forward to seeing you all again.

Tony

“The Boss”

Here are the top winners:

Best Engine:  Danny Wahler

Best Interior:  Michael Armstrong

Best Car:  Billy Morgan

Best Paint:  Christopher Lee from Relentless

Best Truck:  Ben Nester

Best Debut:  Ron Pinwell from Freaks of Nature