2020-03-09

NEW TRUCK-O-RAMA FEATURE TO DEBUT AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

New Truck-O-Rama feature to debut at Toronto Motorama Show

NEW TRUCK-O-RAMA FEATURE TO DEBUT
AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // MARCH 6, 2020 • When you consider that the top three best-selling vehicles in North America are pickup trucks, it's not a surprise that it's a growing trend that many of them end up as highly modified show and street projects.

This trend has led to the creation ofTruck-O-Rama, the newest feature attraction at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. The 6th annual edition runs March 13, 14 & 15 at Toronto's International Centre.

Said Roger Lachance, the owner of sponsor and award presenter Auto FX Rims Tires & Performance, "Motorama has been showcasing the highest quality cars for years, and we knew that it would be the place to showcase the highest quality trucks, as well. We knew that Truck-O-Rama was the right place to focus our energy."

Over two dozen trucks of all configurations and sizes will be featured in Hall 2, each entry vying for not onlyMotorama awards, but also presentation and workmanship awards courtesy of Hamilton, Ontario's Auto FX.

"The judges will be looking for originality and craftsmanship, as well as design and balance of appearance," continued Lachance. "Things like colour combinations and flow. Just bolting on a bunch of shiny pieces won't cut it. We want guys to be building quality vehicles to match the trends of the hobby."

In this inaugural year of Truck-O-Rama, Auto FX will be bringing a total of five vehicles to Motorama, all of them daily drivers "showcasing some of the projects we get through our doors."

Noted Lachance, "These will be everyday vehicles that our customers have loaned us for the show. The most outrageous one we'll showcase is a 2020 Ram 3500 Mega Cab. That one has the biggest wheels that we could install on a dually; 28 inches. The wheels alone cost almost $20,000. Another truck we'll have on the floor is a custom-built Tow Truck, a real working vehicle."

Added show car coordinator Gary Challice, "Although customized trucks will be featured throughout Motorama, we're trying to encompass a wide variety of them in the Truck-O-Rama display.

"I think the oldest truck in the display is a 1929, and then we'll carry right on to the latest makes and models. We've got an S10 Slammer, an ultimate lowrider, right up to a Monster Truck and everything in between. We're making this year's display an indication of things to come in the future forTruck-O-Rama."

Alongside the examples of finished projects, Truck-O-Rama will share floor space with a line up of associated vendors with product lines ranging from wheels and tires, lift and lowering kits, performance parts, aftermarket audio/video systems, and related 4x4 accessories.

"What we're really excited about is a giveaway we're putting together with the No Club Car Club," continued Lachance. "At various times during Motorama, people will have a chance to win a key to unlock a trunk that will be at the No Club season closer at St. Thomas Dragway in September. The grand prize winner will win a truck build with help from Auto FX and our associate suppliers."

Lachance concluded, "Looking forward, we plan to stay involved and help promote the Truck-O-Rama feature until it is the biggest and most exciting part of Motorama!"

 

ABOUT AUTO FX PERFORMANCE: Bringing decades of experience in the automotive performance industry, Auto FX Performance in Hamilton has been working to make their customer's vehicles stand out from the pack. Specializing in wheels and tires, Auto FX also supply and install lift kits, lowering kits, high performance parts, exhaust systems, plus custom car audio/video and security accessories. Auto FX also specialize in specific car parts for specific models, specializing in the BMW, Nissan, Mercedes and Lexus lines. To see a full line of product lines and services available from Auto FX Performance, visit their website, www.hamiltonautomotiveperformance.com, or call, (905) 549-7467.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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CONSTANCE NUNES FROM THE NETFLIX SHOW CAR MASTERS: RUST TO RICHES TO APPEAR AT MOTORAMA



CONSTANCE NUNES FROM THE NETFLIX 
SHOW CAR MASTERS: RUST TO RICHES 
TO APPEAR AT MOTORAMA

March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // MARCH 9, 2020 • Constance Nunes, one of the stars of the Netflix TV show CAR MASTERS: Rust to Riches will be at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Saturday and Sunday (March 14 & 15). An engine specialist who grew up hanging around and working at her father's garage in southern California, Nunes also has a passion for racing which she acquired at racetracks in the area, while cheering on her dad.

With more than 15 years experience in the automotive industry, Nunes is the lead mechanic at Gotham Garagewhere they build unique, specialty cars for the Netflix original series, which recently completed shooting its second season. It begins airing in Canada on March 27.

In addition to her TV show, Nunes also has a long resume working for some of the biggest companies in the automotive industry, in commercials and at trade shows like SEMA (Las Vegas) and the Performance Racing Industry show (Indianapolis). Last year, she made history by being the first woman to be featured in one of Edelbrock's national television commercials.

Like her father, Ernie, Constance has a passion for racing and she's competed in several high-profile events including Targa Trophy and The Gumball 3000 Rally.

"My dad had a car shop when I was little – and he still has it to this day. He grew up building cars and drag racing, so I basically spent my childhood around cars and at the dragstrip. So, I always pictured myself doing what he did. Although I thought I'd be more 'behind the wheel' than it ended up being. But while I focussed on building, early on, I've recently had an opportunity to do more racing. I've always loved driving fast cars and technical driving. And lately, I've gotten into off-road racing a bit more."

Nunes is known for specializing in classic and hot rod restorations. And she has a special place in her heart for classic Mustangs. Her personal favourite is a 1964.5 she calls 'Babystang.' She's owned and worked on the car for 15 years. Babystang is regularly featured on Constance's Instagram feed (constance_nunes), which has over 405,000 followers.

One of her motivations is encouraging and inspiring young builders and automotive enthusiasts – especially female ones – to follow their passion as far as it takes them, whether that's a lifelong hobby or a career. She also hopes to serve as an example that people don't have to limit themselves to 'one lane' within the industry. Similarly, Constance enjoys breaking the mold in terms of being a hard-working mechanic who is also ultra-feminine.

"I'm really looking forward to coming to Toronto for Motorama," said Nunes. "CAR MASTERS: Rust to Riches is on Netflix in Canada so I know a lot of people are familiar with the show. I was in Canada once a long time ago, but I've never been to Toronto."

At Motorama, Constance will be participating in a number of different activities. She'll be meeting with car enthusiasts and fans at various booth locations around the show, on Saturday and Sunday. She'll also be taking part in on-stage discussions and awards presentations and participating in the VIP Meet & Greet Sessions on Saturday and Sunday, in Room #102 in Hall 1, along with Chip Foose, JF Launier, Grant Schwartz and artist Ron Gibbs.

For admission and VIP Meet & Greet tickets, as well as a detailed listing of Constance's appearance times, check the schedule page atwww.MotoramaShow.com. The sixth annual Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson Airport.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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