This is torture - the Mid-America Trucking Show is here - in town - and I cannot attend

!!!!
This is from their FAQ:
In order to attend MATS you must be a member of/employed within the heavy-duty trucking industry and be registered as an Attendee.
So, because I am not a member of or employed within the heavy-duty trucking industry I can not attend. Apparently people who are just INTERESTED in trucking are not allowed.
I have been trying to figure out a way to get in because I really wanted to see the
Beauty Championship and get some photos for some ideas. I was prepared to spend a Saturday geeking out (that's what my wife calls it) on big rigs, instead it looks like I will be cleaning the garage. Thanks MATS! Thanks for nothing!
OK - I will check their website after the weekend for the beauty contest winners...
Thanks for listening (reading?)