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iddle Tennessee has its fair share of car shows to ennessee has its fair share of car shows to
choose from, just like anywhere U.S.A these days,
choose from, just like anywhere U.S.A these days,
and it’s gotten nearly impossible to keep up with
and it’s gotten nearly impossible to keep up with
all of them. Far too often good local shows fall by
all of them. Far too often good local shows fall by
M the wayside due to low attendance only because
M the wayside due to low attendance only because
there will always be interest in the new/different events.
there will always be interest in the new/different events.
Horsepower by The River has managed to break away
Horsepower by The River has managed to break away
from the pack and some would say (myself included) they
from the pack and some would say (myself included) they
saved the best for last. Calling Carthage, TN home and
saved the best for last. Calling Carthage, TN home and
nestled along the Caney river, the setting allows a beautiful
nestled along the Caney river, the setting allows a beautiful
backdrop for a unique gathering of Horsepower of all makes
backdrop for a unique gathering of Horsepower of all makes
and models. High end builds are often scheduled to debut at
and models. High end builds are often scheduled to debut at
this event which continues to create a heated battle for the
this event which continues to create a heated battle for the
coveted Best of Show award. The rat rod and customs side of
coveted Best of Show award. The rat rod and customs side of
the event have grown enough to require adding extra classes.
the event have grown enough to require adding extra classes.
A swap meet and model car/pedal car show give
A swap meet and model car/pedal car show give
people a chance to come inside, cool off and grab a bite
people a chance to come inside, cool off and grab a bite
to eat. Speaking of awards, event promoter Shawn Cook
to eat. Speaking of awards, event promoter Shawn Cook
hand builds several trophies that are just as unique as the
hand builds several trophies that are just as unique as the
vehicles that win them, along with long distance and club
vehicles that win them, along with long distance and club
participation awards.
participation awards.
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