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Opry in one of these F-450s. The suede roof inside would match the finest blue suede shoes. The truck comes with stitch leather seats and matching dashboard. The wood trim adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise brutal machine. Next in line as far as the luxury available in a heavy-duty truck is lots of models priced around $65,000.

The first organized pickup truck races occurred in 1983 when NASCAR pro Buck Baker held his National Pickup Truck Racing Association’s first All-American Pickup Truck 200 at the North Carolina Motor Speedway. While the racing media thought the race would be a failure, six thousand five hundred spectators showed up to watch the race in the rain. Buck Baker was quoted as saying, “As hard as it rained and as long as it rained, you keep watching the parking lot and as long as nobody goes home, you know you got a good show.” 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country The 2018 Silverado is meant to carry a lot of weight. Contractors who build home additions and kitchens use them to haul building materials. This one isn’t meant for off-roading up riverbanks. At the same time, it’s great for cutting down on trips to the hardware store. It’s a powerhouse that sports a dual rear axle. Combined with its turbodiesel V8 engine, the truck will pull up to 20,000 lb (9,072 kg). The interior comes in jet black or saddle-colored leather. It comes

The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 line boasts a powerful yet eco-friendly V8 engine.

with all the electronics standard in Chevy cars, with an 8-inch touchscreen, park assist, lane assistance, and other features. 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali This Sierra was designed to make heads turn with chrome trimmed 22-inch aluminum wheels. Amenities include power steps and a trailer control system. This is the kind of truck perfect for using in conjunction with camping trailers. It won’t have trouble in the power department with a 5.3-liter V8 engine that’s eco-friendly and an 8-speed automatic transmission. 2017 Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab 4X4 Dodge makes a popular truck with their Ram models. The 2500 Limited has 4-wheel drive and huge turbodiesel engine. Just like

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