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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show - Show 'N' Race

Big Rigs Invade California Speedway
By Jason Sands
Photography by Jason Sands
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Convertible Semi
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Convertible Semi
This slammed convertible semi stole the show. The paint was awesome, the chrome had a mirror-finish, and the attention to detail on this rig was second to none.
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Painted Interior
The truck featured a jaw-dropping... 
   
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Painted Interior
The truck featured a jaw-dropping painted interior as well, complete with custom seats and a serious sound system.
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Smoking Gun Drag Semi
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Smoking Gun Drag Semi
The Smoking Gun drag semi made the long trip from Canada to run at the track. Massive burnouts and 100-plus-mph trap speeds were no problem for this 3,100hp Detroit Diesel 8V92-powered rig. In fact, driver Gord Cooper ran a best of 12.09 seconds at a blazing 119 mph.
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Custom Paint Job
Wicked paintjobs were everywhere... 
   
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Custom Paint Job
Wicked paintjobs were everywhere at this event. We saw this trick layered flame setup on this big rig and had to snap a picture. Believe it or not, many of these trucks are also used for work on a regular basis.
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Upgraded Parts
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Upgraded Parts
We saw a handful of trucks that appeared to have upgraded intakes, exhausts, and even turbos. Just like diesel pickups, most big rig owners are after more power, better fuel economy, and lower EGTs.
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Semi Interior
Back at the truck show, we... 
   
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Semi Interior
Back at the truck show, we noticed many owner-operators had amazing interiors. When you spend all day in your truck, making the inside as nice as possible is a no-brainer.
West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Ballast Box
Each pusher semi has a 30,000-pound... 
   
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West Coast Customs Big Rig Show Ballast Box
Each pusher semi has a 30,000-pound ballast box over the rear wheels to make sure traction is there when trying to get moving.

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