Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac

07/29/2026

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🏆 2026 BEST IN SHOW 🏆

Out of 200+ trucks that rolled onto the tarmac this weekend, one walked away with the top honor.

Congratulations to our 2026 Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac, BEST IN SHOW winner! 👏🔥

The time, work, attention to detail, and pride that goes into bringing a truck to this level does not go unnoticed. With an incredible field of trucks at this year's show, earning Best in Show is something to be proud of.

A huge congratulations to our winner, Tway Rose and 'Teal Appeal', and thank you for bringing such an incredible truck to Rantoul and being part of a record-setting weekend for the Large Car Takeover.

Well deserved. 🏆🚛

👇 Check out our Best in Show winner in action!

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07/27/2026

📱 FOUND PHONE — LOOKING FOR ITS OWNER!

We have a Motorola phone that was left behind at the Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac.

If you think it may be yours, message the page with a description of the phone/lock screen or another identifying detail so we can make sure it gets back to the right person.

Help us find its owner! Please share. 🚛📱

07/26/2026

🚛 THAT’S A WRAP! 🚛

The 2026 Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac is officially in the books — and what a weekend it was.

Over 200 trucks. Drivers and families from all over. A packed tarmac, incredible rigs, competitions, music, vendors, and a whole lot of memories made along the way.

Most importantly, we got to bring the trucking community together for one hell of a weekend — and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.

To every driver who rolled through the gates, every family who came out, every sponsor who backed us, every vendor, volunteer, entertainer, and person working behind the scenes — THANK YOU.

You showed up. You supported the show. And you helped make this year’s Takeover a success.

We’re incredibly proud of what this event continues to become, and we’re already looking ahead to doing it all over again.

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

July 22–25, 2027
📍 Rantoul, Illinois

Same tarmac. Another takeover.

See you in 2027. 🚛🔥

07/25/2026

🚛 DAY 2 IS HERE! 🚛

Yesterday was an incredible start, and today we’re taking things to the next level!

With over 200 trucks already registered, we’re off to an amazing start and excited to see even more rigs roll through the gates today. The tarmac is filling up, the chrome is shining, and this weekend is shaping up to be one for the books.

Today’s Highlights:

✅ Last day to register your truck! (8:00–11:00 AM)
🧼 On-site Truck Washing (8:00 AM–Noon)
🏁 Rags Down (11:00 AM)
📢 Competitor Meeting (11:30 AM)
🏆 Judging Begins (Noon)
🚲 Kiddie Pedal Car Competition (1:00 PM)
💨 Jake Brake Competition (3:00–5:00 PM)
🔊 Sound Competition (Immediately following the Jake Brake Competition)
🎭 Stilt Walkers (6:00–8:00 PM)
✨ Light Parade at Dusk (Line-up begins at 8:45 PM through Rantoul & Thomasboro)
🎬 Movie Night featuring Smokey and the Bandit with FREE popcorn after the parade! PARTICIPANT PROGRAM 2.docx

Whether you’re bringing a truck, coming to compete, or just looking to experience some of the finest working trucks from across the country, today is the day to be at the Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac!

A huge thank you to every driver, sponsor, vendor, volunteer, and attendee who has helped make this weekend possible. Your support is what makes weekends like this happen.

Safe travels to everyone still on the road—we’ll see you on the tarmac! 🚛🔥

07/23/2026

🚛 IT’S TIME — LARGE CAR TAKEOVER ON THE TARMAC 2026!

The trucks are rolling in, the tarmac is coming to life, and after months of planning, Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac is HERE!

We’re expecting an incredible turnout and one heck of a weekend in Rantoul. Before things really get rolling, we need to give one more HUGE shoutout to the sponsors who helped make all of this possible.

These are the businesses, trucking companies, owner-operators, organizations, friends, and industry partners who stepped up and put their support behind this show.

This weekend simply would not happen without them.

When you see their names around the grounds, on our banners, in our posts, or in your swag — remember that these are the people and companies who chose to support an event built around working trucks, the people behind them, and the trucking community we all love.

To every single sponsor: THANK YOU. Thank you for believing in what we’re building. Thank you for supporting the people putting in the work behind the scenes. And most importantly, thank you for helping us put on a weekend for this community to come together and enjoy.

Now it’s time to fill this tarmac. 🔥

Safe travels to everyone headed our way. We can’t wait to see what rolls through those gates.

LET’S TAKE OVER THE TARMAC. 🚛🔥

Rantoul, Illinois | July 23–26, 2026

07/18/2026

🚛 A QUICK REQUEST FROM PRIDE TRUCK WASH 🚛

If you are pre-registered for on-site washing at the Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac, we’re asking that anyone who is able to arrive Thursday, please do so!

Taking advantage of Thursday’s wash availability will help us spread out the demand throughout the weekend and allow the Pride Truck Wash crew to keep things moving as smoothly as possible for everyone.

We know not everyone can make it Thursday, but if your schedule allows, we’d greatly appreciate you planning to get your wash in early!

Thank you for helping us make this a smooth weekend and a HUGE THANK YOU to Pride Truck Wash for working hard to get everyone cleaned up and ready for the show! 🚛✨

We’ll see you on the tarmac!