KICKER Returned to Slamology 2023 for 20th Anniversary in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (06.13.23) – Now in its second decade of sponsorship, KICKER® returned and put its brand name with Slamology – one of the largest car audio events in the country. The 20-year show took place June 10-11 at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis. During the rain disrupted event the highly anticipated KICKER “Gates” Bronco was unveiled.

*The KICKER Bronco honoring the Alma Gates ‘Beast’ drew many attendees to the booth*.

The KICKER-built Bronco, which pays homage to Alma Gates’ “Beast” from 20 years ago, houses a 30,000-watt system with nine 12-inch KICKER SoloX subwoofers. KICKER’s booth area also featured four other extreme builds, including Andy Magill’s famed “Cookie Monster,” Slamology founder Donnie Babb’s magazine-worthy Mazda® truck, and the “Bone Shaker” rocket-powered big rig from Canada. The KICKER booth was located on the south side of the show in Audio Vendor Row, where full-tilt demo sessions regularly occurred.

*Attendees checked out KICKER’s wide selection of products in the booth.*

*The action under the KICKER tent was busy throughout Slamology 2023.*

*The Main Stage was action central with bands, bikini contests and much more.*

“It’s truly astounding that we’ve made it to our 20th annual event,” said Babb, president of GaugeMagazine.com and Slamology. Lucas Oil Raceway Park has proven to be the perfect venue for our continued expansion.”

In addition to Slamology’s well-earned reputation as a first-class car show, it is also grown to be a premiere car audio event on the planet, with more than 2,000 vehicles positioned on the Lucas Oil Raceway venue.

*Hydraulics was spotlighted on many rides around the venue.*

*Extreme customized bikes were on display under many tents.*

Simultaneously USACi, MECA, IASCA and Bass Wars conducted independent, multi-point car audio competitions, featuring hundreds of the world’s best Sound Quality and SPL competitors vying for much-desired championship points, trophies and prizes.

*The Sunday afternoon rain definitely brought out the umbrellas.*

*The Sunday rain definitely dampened the BassWars Competiton.*

Slamology anticipated attendance in excess of 20,000 spectators. The weather forecast and Sunday afternoon rain definitely impacted the 2023 overall attendance. The show also featured live, local bands on stage, along with a tattoo competition, auto-limbo, a hydraulic contest, big-rig show, bikini contest and more.