The Hunters Auto Expo 2006 was held in Nashville, Tennessee (a.k.a. "The Music City") at the Tennessee State Fair Grounds indoor facility. This very popular custom auto show featured all new cars from noted builders such as Bobby Alloway of Alloway's Hot Rod Shop in Maryville, Tennessee and Jack Shepard from Augusta, Georgia. The show opened on Friday and several thousand people passed through the show during the weekend. There was plenty to do and see, with a wide range of custom autos on display that seemed to please everyone. Also, back by popular demand, the lovely ladies of the Texas Bikini Team were on hand to sign autographs and perform their ever popular stage shows. There were TV crews from ESPN, local TV stations, as well as photographers from print and Internet sources providing plenty of show coverage throughout the weekend. Various vendors were present displaying and selling custom auto accessories as well as giving free expert advice on current build-up projects. The Hunters T-shirt booth stayed very busy and sold the majority of their stock.

Overall, it was a good show with a steady crowd. I talked with many friends and met a few new ones, which is one thing I personally enjoy about custom auto shows... that is, the comraderie and friendship one experiences. I must mention that Hunters Custom Automotive is one of the largest suppliers in the nation of custom auto parts, so when you visit the show, be sure to also visit the shop sometime located at 975 Main Street in Nashville, Tennessee. If you didn't get to attend the show this year, you can see what ESM saw at the show on the next several pages. If you are in Nashville, Tennessee next year, be sure to look up this show for it is well worth the admission price! Until next year...