2013 Texas Diesel Spring Nationals... Wild weekend in Denton

We went down to the North Star Dragway in Denton, Texas this weekend to hang out with the folks who hosted the Diesel Motorsports: Texas Diesel Spring Nationals.

We got there early for the two day event to witness the procession of trucks arriving from all around the US  to participate in the competitions. We saw everything from daily drivers, to trucks built with one sole purpose in mind, and that's to kick some sled pulling tail. 

There was plenty there for us to gawk at... modified work trucks, racing whips, pimped out rides and of course your extreme truck builds. As we made our rounds at the Show and Shine, we couldn't help but notice the dominance of Ford and Dodge trucks at the event. That is not to say they were the only ones in attendance. GMC and Chevy also made their presence noticed, along with a few rarities. 

Of course nice tires, lights and 
paint jobs won't help you win races so to help out with peaking at whats under the hoods before we lined them up, Dave's Diesel from Angola In. was there providing Dyno readings for those who were not afraid of letting others know just how much power they were working with. 

The day started out cloudy and misty which made for delays on the first event of the day. But thanks to the hard work from the North Star Dragway crew and the folks from Diesel Motorsports, we were able to proceed with the races as scheduled. The lights came on and the flags went up and the drivers couldn't wait to hit the track.

For the fans who were less interested in speed and more interested in RAW POWER, there was a late night Sled Pulling competition that took place Friday night. These power packed diesel trucks showed they are ready for action rain or shine, day or night. It doesn't take a gear head to really appreciate the ingenuity and hard work that goes into building these work horses into lean mean pulling machines. 

We've got more pictures and video of event highlights that will be coming out soon so stay tuned. In the mean time be sure to check out Motorz TV  for tips on how to get an edge on the competition.

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Product Spotlight - SeatHeater™ Seat Heating Kits

SeatHeater™ - A Solution to Cold Winter Driving

Winter is here and not all of us have the luxury of driving a vehicle with factory equipped heated seats. Well not to worry, because Covercraft has a solution that is affordable and effective. It is called the SeatHeater™ Seat Heating Kit.

 



This kit can be used when installed directly onto vehicle seats, or with seat covers like Covercraft SeatSaver™ or SeatGloves®.

 

Each SeatHeater™ Kit consists of: a pair of seat heater elements for two seats, special envelopes to hold the heating pads, a wiring harness that plugs in to the vehicle accessory power outlet and a power plug with individual on and off heater controls. This truly is a full seat heating system that is ready to install and use in minutes.





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The Work Truck Show - 2012 Preview

Established in 1964, NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, represents nearly 1,600 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association. NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces The Work Truck Show. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and a government relations office in Washington, DC.
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The Work Truck Show, held in conjunction with the annual NTEA Convention, is the must-attend industry event featuring the newest products, dozens of intensive training programs and technical engineering support from hundreds of exhibitors.

This year, The Work Truck Show will be located at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on March 6th through March 8th. The show floor showcases approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of Class 1–8 vocational trucks and equipment, featuring dozens of product launches:

• Truck Chassis
• Truck Bodies and Equipment
• Snow and Ice Control Equipment
• Cranes and Aerial Devices
• Liftgates and Material Handling Equipment
• New Product Spotlight

The Green Truck Summit Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show and produced in partnership with CALSTART, this day-and-a-half intensive program offers valuable insight into real-world deployment and application of green technologies and how
they impact commercial trucks:

• Technology deployment
• Fuel utilization
• Fleet and vehicle integration
• Cost justification

In the next few weeks leading up to the start of The Work Truck Show, we'll be telling you a little more about past years' shows and showing you what we'll have at this year's show. Also be sure to Like our WorkTruckProducts Facebook Page to keep up with this year's show while it is going on.

For more information on Covercraft's Work Truck Products, go to www.worktruckproducts.com

Canine Covers and Ruff Rider Roadie Return from SuperZoo

CanineCovers® & Ruff Rider®/Roadie® participated in the 2011 SuperZoo held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV on September 13^th thru September 15^th. 

Both product categories received very positive response as much needed for the comfort and safety of man’s best friend.  



CanineCovers offers a variety of seat protection and pet comfort ranging from an economy version up to a custom fit rear seat cover with over 500 patterns and numerous fabric and color choices.  There is also a selection of other items such as the door shields, hammocks and slings, custom fit cargo area liners, bucket seat protectors, dog beds and more. 

RuffRider/Roadie is a high quality pet restraint/safety harness designed to keep your pet and yourself safe while travelling in a vehicle.  It can also be used as a lead or an additional leash can be attached as needed for pit stops.  The webbing is a very comfortable nylon with no clips or buckles that could pinch.  It is available in 7 sizes to fit most dogs.

Visit our websites at www.caninecovers.com and www.ruffrider.com for more information.

SuperZoo 2011 - The Pet Industry's Hot Spot

Produced by the World Pet Association, SuperZoo is a non-profit event, with proceeds invested back into the industry in the form of legislative advocacy, consumer marketing campaigns promoting responsible growth and development of the companion pet, product and services industry, and programs that advance the knowledge of those currently employed in or entering the pet retail industry. Click here for more...

Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, SuperZoo is THE SPOT for all Pet Retailers and Pet Groomers.
The 2011 show dates are September 13th -15th.
This year, Canine Covers and Ruff Rider will occupy booth number 1913. This video segment from Welcome Home TV will give you an idea of what Canine Covers will have on display.




Ruff Rider will feature the popular Roadie as seen in this video.



SuperZoo has many great information sources available. Follow SuperZoo on their Blog, Facebook Page, Twitter and YouTube.

New waterproof fabric for SeatSaver®WT

Recap of ICUEE 2009

Covercraft had the pleasure of showcasing our SeatSaver WT line at ICUEE 2009. This year's show boasted of being the second largest in it's history. CLICK FOR MORE

Our experience was extremely positive as we were able to network with a variety of contacts in the construction and utility markets. Potential customers from city departments, energy companies, construction firms and truck dealers were all interested in knowing how SeatSaver WT could benefit their organizations. With the growing popularity of our custom-patterned seat protectors and the heightened interest in cutting maintenance costs, it is no surprise that we fielded many inquiries at the show.

Despite some foul weather on the first day of the show, the outdoor exhibit areas were a favorite of show attendees as they viewed all the latest in equipment and technology. There were even opportunities to get some hands-on experience. We were very impressed with the show and would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in the construction and utility markets. An estimated 16,500 registered attendees spent time at the show from October 6-8. 2009. Visit the ICUEE home page for additional information.

Canine Covers

When it comes to your dog and vehicle travel, Canine Covers provide the most comfortable way for your dog to ride in style while protecting vehicle seating surfaces, floor, seatback and cargo areas from pet hair, scuffing and “accidents”. Dog experts agree that that your dog's comfort is the key to a successful trip. Canine Covers are the ultimate dog seat and interior area protectors for people who travel with dogs and want to maintain the interior appearance of their car, pickup or SUV. The first
Canine Cover Dog Seat Protector was developed in 1998 and the product line now includes your choice of custom, semi-custom and universal-type seat protectors, custom cargo area covers and door shields. We also offer plush easy-to-clean dog beds for home use or travel. All of our seat covers provide excellent vehicle interior protection and are easy to use...but most importantly they will provide comfort for your traveling pet!

Click here to learn more about Canine Covers.