Tony Justice concert continues steady growth of event
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HURON — There are days right now that Scot Marone would probably like to have a couple more hands to answer phones.
But as this year’s Wheel Jam Truck Show is poised to begin, there are a multitude of details to button up before the big rigs begin rolling in this weekend.
“This will be the 14th Wheel Jam,” Marone said recently in his office as he put the finishing touches on some details for the three-day celebration of trucks and truckers. “We have always tried to have steady growth; not get too big too fast, but to still keep up with the trends each year.”
This year’s newest addition will be a free concert on Friday evening, featuring rising country singer Tony Justice. Leland Harding III and Family Tradition will open for Justice at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Although the focus is on 18-wheelers, all types of wheeled transportation will be on display throughout the weekend.
Marone, who hosts the event through his company, 18-Wheel Truck Promotions, said that things fell into place quickly to bring Justice, a popular performer among the drivers, to this year’s Wheel Jam.
“We reached out to him last year right after Wheel Jam concluded,” he said. “Tony was immediately interested in coming to Wheel Jam and it all worked out.”