Kansas City (Feb. 10, 2010) – Les Shockley knows how to put on a good show.
Of course, some might say it would be difficult not to inspire jaw dropping "oohs" and "awes" when you drive a 1957 Chevrolet truck that produces 25,000 horsepower from two jet engines.
That's exactly what Shockley will do during several Super Chevy Show series events in 2010. Shockley will help kick off the 30th anniversary season of the Super Chevy Show by driving his Super Shockwave Chevy jet truck down the quarter-mile track at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the season opener March 19-21.
"The '57 Chevy jet truck is without a doubt the most exciting thing when it comes to Chevrolet and the fans at the Super Chevy shows will absolutely love it," Shockley said. "I'm thrilled with the new owners of the Super Chevy Show series (SCSW, LLC.), because they are hiring the best-of-the-best to be at the shows this year. I think this is going to be a great partnership and I know the fans will love seeing the jet truck."
Bill Bader, owner of Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio and host of the June 11-13 event, said the owners were eager to bring the fastest Chevy truck in the world to as many events as possible. Shockley set the record for speed with the truck by going 405 mph from a standing start down a mile-long strip.
"We wanted to make sure our fans get to see the top entertainment," Bader said. "That includes the Super Shockwave truck, which is recognized as the fastest Chevy truck in the world. The truck runs on two Pratt & Whitney J-34-48 engines and when you see this truck, you can't help but be in awe of the noise, the fire, the heat, the speed and the fact that it is a '57 Chevy truck.
"In terms of jet-powered vehicles, this is one of the top features and we are thrilled Shockley will be at so many events this year."
Shockley has been running the '57 Chevy jet truck for 18 years and is equally excited to be part of the 30th anniversary Super Chevy Show series. He said he wants to be part of the show for years to come.
"I'm just excited about the whole thing," Shockley said. "The Super Chevy Show has a bright future and it's in good hands. They now have the best-of-the-best in terms of owners and tracks. At one time the Super Chevy Show was one of the biggest shows out there and it will be again in a very short amount of time."
Racers, car show participants, fans, vendors and sponsors can call 800-692-6230 for more information on the Super Chevy Show series or go online at www.superchevyshow.com for details on 2010's 30th anniversary season. For more information about the Super Shockwave jet truck, check out www.shockwavejets.com.
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