Meet the legendary Tailgate Rigs that have become landmarks in parking lots across America.
Built by Hall of Fame tailgaters, these machines tell the stories of innovation, tradition, and community that define the gameday experience.
Every great Tailgate Rig begins with an idea. Some started as old school buses, retired fire trucks, or forgotten trailers. Others were built from scratch to solve a problem, create a gathering place, or bring a unique vision to life. Gameday Machines explores the stories behind these remarkable creations, following their evolution from simple concepts to iconic fixtures within the tailgating community. Along the way, you'll meet the Hall of Fame tailgaters who dreamed them up, built them, and continue to improve them season after season in pursuit of the ultimate gameday experience.
The Tailgating Hall of Fame is home to some of the most innovative and recognizable Tailgate Rigs in America. These features explore the people, traditions, and stories behind the machines, revealing how creativity, craftsmanship, and a passion for community continue to raise the bar for tailgating across the country.
Gameday Machines: Big Red
Long before kickoff at NRG Stadium, the parking lots have already come alive. Smoke drifts skyward from rows of oversized barbecue pits. Briskets and pork shoulders that have been cooking through the night are reaching their final stages.
Gameday Machines: The DumDog Bus
Inside the DumDog Bus, the ritual begins the same way it has for years. A crowd gathers around the long bar that runs down the center of the bus. Cleveland Browns memorabilia covers nearly every available surface.
