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NHRA Racing Canopy

NHRA Racing Canopy

The NHRA style canopy is another term for "cantilevered" or "suspended". The canopy is supported entirely by the trailer with no vertical poles. These are very popular with drag race teams since they allow access for tall & long dragsters. They are also popular with boat racers and vendors. The outer eave is typically...

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Extension

Extension

An extension adds to the length of the canopy by extending past the trailer end(s). The two most common styles are tapered (standard) and straight back rafter. The tapered style has a diagonal rafter extending from the trailer to the outside corner. The straight back style follows the same slope as the main canopy. Extensions can...

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Chuck wagon Style Entry

Chuckwagon Style Entry

Chuck wagon Style Entry

The "Chuck wagon" style portico on his hospitality set-up allows access to the curbside, roadside or both canopies. Its distinctive "hooped" fascia provides an ideal space for branding.

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Full Height Skirts

Full Skirts

Full Skirts

Full skirts are used on "Fully Enclosed" canopies and could be considered walls. They zip to the interior of the valance and hang down to the ground. Typically full skirts are built in sections with zipper connections in two places along the face and 2 places on each end. Each of the...

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valance

Valance

Valance

The valance is a small strip of fabric (usually 6" on a fully enclosed style) that hangs down from the front of the canopy roof. The valance hides the frame and is used to attach skirts. The valance can be the same color as the roof (standard) or a contrasting color can be chosen.

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Footmans Loop

Footman Loop

Footman Loop

A footman loop is a low profile metal bracket that provides an anchor point on the trailer to secure various sections of the canopy. Some of the common places they are utilized include: The canopy roof -To tension the bolt rope end to end. Roof ends ~ To tether the roof ends to the trailer...

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xebec

Xebec

Xebec

A three-masted Mediterranean sailing ship with long overhanging bow and stern. Note the fabric for the sails is a very early version of fabrics used for today's mobile canopies.

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