The first stop on our Midwest tour this summer brought us to La Porte, Indiana, for the 2009 Truck and Tractor Nationals. The goal of the event was to present a family-oriented exposition showcasing nearly everything the automotive enthusiast would want to see. Best of all, it provided yet another venue for diesels to perform in, and do so in front of the masses.
In its inaugural year, this event featured a monster truck show, where the diesel-powered Hushpower competed against Bigfoot. Spectators could also watch diesel sled pulls that were run by the National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM). If that wasn't enough competition, the mud bog allowed another place for diesel and gas to battle it out. Many took a break from the action to visit the diesel-specific vendors, which rounds off the list of what La Porte had to offer.
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