When  Keystone  decided to hold a show in Dallas, Texas they weren’t messing around!

They chose to have the show at The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center

The locals told us that the Gaylord Texan is the newest, nicest, largest, resort in Texas. Then again, from what I’ve been told everything is big in Texas, right?!

From the main lobby, you walk through the indoor court, past restaurant row, through the halls of boutiques and arrive at the convention center, which attached to the resort and still has that new, clean smell to it.

The floor layout was terrific, as it was spacious, open and roomy. For example, the aisles were wide and products were viewable from afar. The width of the aisles also lent itself to navigating around the show floor with ease, stopping and talking as long as you’d like with the vendors without feeling crowed or rushed. Because of this, there was a lot of business taking place.

There were a number of various vendors – some well known and some new guys on the scene. The New/Featured Products Section was buzzing, as attendees were able to view the hottest new products for the coming year in one complete section on the show floor. Plus, learn the features and benefits of each new/featured product at a glance.

The show also featured a super cool area called the Wheel & Tire Café.  There was over 200 of the hottest new wheels on display. For those of you who know me well, you know I LOVE big trucks, truck accessories, big tires and wheels. I’m also a big fan of shinny things (lol) so this section really caught my eye. I was totally ooowing and ahhhing as I encircled the displays, capturing video and snapping images. The guys at the booths were cracking up at me. Yes, I admit it, I spend more time, inspecting, drooling over, and getting excited over automotive and truck goodies than I do in a jewelry store. It’s true; I can’t hide it or deny it! Guess that’s the tom boy in me – LOL.

Most of the attendees consisted of people from the sunshine states and locals from Texas. Because of the shows location and surroundings, everyone at the show – coordinators, vendors, attendees, and even the security had a super upbeat and refreshed attitude. Which is always nice to see.

As usual the EBC Brakes booth was rocking & rolling all day long. Seriously there wasn’t a dull moment, we literally greeted and spoke with those in attendance as well as answered questions the entire 8 hours – non-stop.

I believe I signed two hundred posters – which means it’s time to order more before the next appearances.

EBC representative Chris and I noticed that many of the attendees and EBC fans – both male and female, at this particular show were truck and jeep owners and total off-road enthusiasts and they all wanted to know which rotors were best for off-road trucks and jeeps. If you have those same type of inquires click on the EBC Brakes website below for more information.

As usual we received much good feedback regarding the quality and strength of our brake pads. In fact, we caught up with Ron and Jason – the guys from TUFF TRUCKS and here’s what they had to say about their personal experience with EBC Brake pads.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon. Until then, enjoy some addition links and photos.

Link to photo gallery

EBC Website

For more stories and info regarding The Queen Of Cars (Ms. EBC Brakes) Genevieve Chappell

The Keystone Show website

Howdy Yhaaall!

Seen that I’m off to Dallas Texas for Keystone’s Big Midwest Show, I felt like that was an appropriate hello-lol!

I have been receiving many requests for an appearance schedule. Because of this,I realized that I normally post when I am in route to an appearance and/or news and notifications while I’m there at the appearance.

Thank you for your interest and I agree it is a good idea!

I will be adding an appearance calendar section on my website soon http://www.thequeenofcars.com.

In the meantime, thought I’d letcha know where I am going to be  Fri-Sun of this week.

http://www.keystonebigshow.com/midwest-show.html

If you are going to be at the show or in the area, stop by the EBC Brakes booth, say hello, and receive an autograph wall poster/calendar.

Have a great weekend!

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The new PowerBlock magazine was released today and it’s a suuupa duuupa issue!

Click on the link below to view.

Also, don’t forget to check out page 54 & 55 along with the calendar of Courtney Hansen and myself on pages 62 & 63

http://www.powerblocktv.com/magazine/

This years annual CSi Mega Show was held on February 27th & 28th at the Competition Specialties headquarters in Auburn Washington.

This was my first time to this area of the country and to this particular show. Upon arriving at the show we were welcomed by a group of smiling faces and KenWoomer himself.

The layout of show was clean and organized and seemed to have a common thread – trucks and off-road goodies. Personally I’m a huge fan of big off-road trucks, tires and accessories! Yes things that rumble loud on the road and dirt and shout “Get outta my way I’m coming through!” LOL

The show was open to the public and offered some wonderful show specials to all in attendance. They also featured an on going raffle both Sat and Sun with tremendous gifts and prizes donated by the vendors and CSI. Including $1000 and $2000 of Super CSI Cash every hour on the hour. There were many YEEEPIES & WOOOHOOOs from winners echoing through the building every hour – which gave us all a good laugh!

Ken and his CSI team were top notch in regards to hospitality, making all of the vendors feel welcomed and comfortable.

For example, they picked an awesome, hip host hotel, the airport Marriott. They made things convenient in way of transportation by providing a complimentary shuttle service to and from the event each day and used the friendly CSI delivery guys as our chauffeurs. They hosted a welcome banquet and concert the  Friday night before the show, a happy hour / mixer on Saturday night after the show, and provided lunch each day by way of a lunch area and by cart for those of us who were tied to the booth.

My overall impression of CSI and the individuals who work there is – they care about the customers and the people they have dealings with. We like that a lot as that is our motto as well!

As usual we had a tremendous amount of good feedback and comments regarding EBC’s products. At this particular show we had many requests and purchases for the 3GD Rotors and the Ultimax (OEM replacement pads) AKA Black stuff. Which as most of you know, Dollar for Dollar and Pound for Pound there is not a better replacement pad than the Ultimax.

We were also visited by many anxious pro-drivers and race teams who wanted to know when they could get their hands on some Blue Stuff.

Regarding our products,  we just keep hearing “EBC brakes work and do what they are supposed to do! Our customers love them and are requesting them more and more!” And friends, lemme tell yha, that’s just music to our ears.

As a bonus Spike TV aired the PowerBlock episodes that I just shot with Courtney Hansen, on Sat and Sun. Most of the attendees (all  BIG TIME PowerBlock fans) viewed the episodes that morning before the event, and then…to their surprise…there I was in their home town! They gotta kick outta that and it made for some good conversations.

Thanks to the crew at CSI you made our trip a good one. I’ll look forward to attending the show next year.

Competition Specialties Inc.

EBC Brakes.com

Seattle Airport Marriott

Link to Pictures from the event

Watch a real live testimonial from Dave a mechanic at Pacific Import Auto in Tacoma, WA who loves EBC products and has happy customers!