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Images From Previous TAWA Truck Rodeos Each fall, more than 60 TAWA automotive journalists and numerous manufacturer representatives from throughout the nation meet for a two-day evaluation of the industry’s best trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles. (SUV) The 2020 Texas Truck Rodeo will be hosted at the unique Star Hill Ranch, a gorgeous event facility and movie set that has been host to the Texas Auto Writer dinners in the past. The extended property will provide some unique photo and video opportunities for the 2020 event. In previous years, the results from the Texas Truck Rodeo are widely covered in national publications such as Motor Trend, Yahoo News, Consumer Reports, and USA Today. Manufacturers covet the prestigious awards they earn at the Texas Truck Rodeo and often mention the honors in their press releases, promotional materials and campaigns across the globe. To learn more about all the winners at the 2019 Texas Auto Writers Truck Rodeo click link to be transferred to the event winners page. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
| 2020 TAWA TEXAS TRUCK RODEO October 5 and 6, 2020 (Waves 1 and 2) Star Hill Ranch, near Austin, TX Event ScheduleWave 1: Arrive 10/4/20 and drive 10/5/20 Wave 2: Arrive 10/5/20 and drive 10/6/20 VEHICLE REGISTRATION |
Time for the Texas Auto Writers 2020 Texas Truck Rodeo Members arrive Sunday afternoon, where they will register and enjoy the wonderful facilities of the host hotel. The 2020 Texas Truck Rodeo will be hosted in two separate waves: WAVE 1: Arrive Sunday, October 4 and drive Monday, October 5 WAVE 2: Arrive Monday, October 5 and drive Tuesday, October 6 Dinner will be available at a walk-up window at Star Hill Ranch on the evening of your arrival. Each morning, we will provide a grab-and-go breakfast and a quick start to the day. We will be driving on the property and surrounding roads as we have a chance to compare some of the finest trucks and SUVs on the market in a back-to-back manner. Some OEM reps will be on hand to answer questions along the way, providing even more value to our journalist members attending. For OEMs who cannot be at the Rodeo in person, we will schedule virtual walkarounds. TAWA will offer booklets to help journalists complete their ballots, which is a very important part of the event. Not only do we have the chance to determine the new Truck of Texas, but it is a chance to provide candid feedback to the OEMs. All ballots will be due two days after the completion of the 2019 Texas Truck Rodeo. Driving on each wave will conclude at noon, when there will be a boxed lunch to allow members more flexible time to spend developing content. After lunch, there will be vehicles available for additional content development until 5 p.m.
We encourage social media coverage during the event! Please use #TxAutoWriters on all posts in order for TAWA to track our results. | OVERVIEWSunday, Oct. 4, 2020
Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 (WAVE 1)
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2019 (WAVE 2)
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THE HOTELIdeally situated at the Hill Country Galleria west of Downtown Austin and just south of Lake Travis, the Sonesta Bee Cave Austin is just 20 minutes away from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The newest property of the Sonesta Collection with its contemporary chic, laid-back charm and tasteful design reflective of the natural beauty and textures of its Texas Hill Country surroundings. RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS After you register for our event, you will receive an e-mail with a link where you can reserve your own hotel room. NOTE: Our room block at the Sonesta Hotel closes September 29, 2019 @ 5pmCT - hotel reservations after this time will be dependent on availability and current rate. |
Event LocationStar Hill is a re-creation of a Texas Hill Country community typical of the early 1900s. Currently the ranch is home to 22 historic buildings originally constructed between 1850 and 1935 and includes several other primitive structures that have been relocated from around central Texas. Main Street is centered around the historic Pontotoc Chapel, which has been carefully restored to modern building codes. Star Hill began as a childhood dream of Austin, Texas native and a fifth generation Texan Adam Woolley, and was inspired by visits to the early German immigrant settlement of Industry, Texas located near Brenham. |
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Benefit of Sponsorship With the Texas Auto Writers Association
Our sponsors find the one-on-one time with journalists and OEMs during the two annual TAWA events extremely worthwhile, and the benefits of sponsorship continue beyond each event. Participation creates valuable opportunities that far surpass similar events and creates marketing and public relations opportunities that are truly beneficial.
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