2026 Lone Star Throwdown

Photo Gallery: The 15th Lone Star Throwdown

The truck show season has officially kicked off as the Lone Star Throwdown wrapped up its 15th event last weekend in Conroe, Texas. The Throwdown is one of the biggest truck shows in the country, but also brings in a lot of cool cars to enjoy as well.

From what started as a gathering of a few truck buddies hanging out, the Throwdown now plays host to 2,000 vehicles spread out across the Lone Star Expo Center and welcomes in droves of enthusiasts and families to soak in the variety of trucks and cars. There’s everything from vintage restorations to slammed newer duallys to high lifted 4x4s. As we hear all the time, “Everything is bigger in Texas”, and in the case of the Throwdown, we believe it.

The overall vibe of the show is relaxed, the trucks are amazing, and there’s a nice cruise loop around the grounds to cruise or kick back and watch the show roll by right in front of your picnic table. Not only are the trucks cool to see, but there are plenty of vendors showcasing truck-this and truck-that parts including chassis to seat covers.

As you can see from our ace lensman Terry’s coverage, the Throwdown has something for everyone! We’re talking patina to wild graphics, frame-laying drops to sky-high monster truck like status lifts, and don’t forget the muscle cars and custom cruisers rolling through the show. It’s all at the LST – make plans for 2027 as soon as they post the dates at Lone Star Throwdown.

Photos: Terry Lysak

Born and raised in New York, it wasn't until Terry moved to Arizona that his love for photography and vehicles merged into a passion. Terry has always photographed vehicles since he was young but it wasn't until he started shooting autocross at Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events that led to more opportunities. Since then, he's covered various motorsport events and worked with corporations within the performance market. Terry has always had a love for trucks and has owned several, including lifted and lowered ones. Currently, he's working on finishing his 1972 F-100 Flareside.