Battle Born Tacomas: A Community Truck Club

Being a Toyota Tacoma enthusiast has it's perks. One of these privileges is instantly being a part of an underlying community since the day you become a Tacoma owner. To some, a Toyota is just a daily driver or used as a work truck. To others, it is a lifestyle, a sense of belonging, and mostly a hobby. If you have been following my blog, you have read that I refer to my truck as the "Battle Born Tacoma". Not only is it the title of my blog, but "Battle Born Tacomas" is the name of the truck crew my prerunner was born into. This post will explain the club, our motives and how it all began.

Battle Born Tacomas is a truck club for Toyota Tacoma off-road enthusiasts based in Las Vegas, NV. It was founded roughly two years ago by a Tacoma owner named Austin Wood. Referred to as BBT for short, it is composed of members dedicated to camaraderie and sharing the enjoyment of owning a Toyota Tacoma truck. Just as any other club, our crew members share many of the same interests. It is amazing how something as simple as a vehicle brand can bring so many different people together. BBT started as a small crew of about 3 or 4 members. By using our skill sets and different traits, we were able to form social media accounts and vinyl stickers, and get our name known across the valley.

As of now, BBT has grown to roughly 20 members. Each member has a Battle Born Tacomas vinyl badge on the front and rear windows of their trucks. We all usually meet up at various parking lots around the city to grab food and hang out. Each week these meets take place and we have opportunities to meet new and old faces. To become a member, you must drive a Toyota Tacoma and have a positive attitude. You should also be able to represent the club in a positive light. Image comes first and if your truck and personality fit, you may just be a qualifying candidate. BBT has an organized executive board including the Founder, President, Vice President and Director of Marketing/Public Relations. The last position is where I fit in.

Our purpose is to foster an environment where other Tacoma enthusiasts can enjoy each others company, talk trucks and develop professional and/or friendly relationships. Each member has something to bring to the table. This helps us keep the club alive while we help each other modify our trucks. Many times we will organize off-road meets where we drive out as a convoy and hit trails together at high speeds. At sun down, we will find a spot to camp out at and start a bonfire. Everyone is invited to the fire provided that you find a way. These camping trips usually consist of grilling bratwursts and drinking beers. All in all, we just know how to have a great time! For more information about our club, you can follow us on Instagram @battleborntacomas or at facebook.com/battleborntacomas to keep up with our happenings. This is where I spend most of the time having fun with trucks and friends!