Western Star Show n Shine — Toowoomba 2018
Rear Vision
The original 2018 show report records a Star Studded line-up and Phatcat’s Truck of the Show award.
Original ACT archive feature. Images from the ACT archive; no individual photographer is identified in the retained feature.
Western Star Trucks’ Show n Shine brought together a “Star Studded” line up of trucks. It was held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds with support of Pengelly Trucks and Trailers.
Judging was tough as the quality of trucks was extremely high but topping the list for ‘Truck of the Show’ was Laurie Williams owner of North Queensland Truck and Machinery Movements’ with his 4800 ‘Phatcat’.
“Our second Western Star Trucks Show n Shine was a fantastic success,” said Kevin Dennis, Managing Director of Penske Commercial Vehicles.
“There was a hugely impressive array of trucks on display for all the attendees to see – from the 2800 through to the 6900.
“It was great to give customers the opportunity to meet each other and chat about their much loved Stars.
“The Shell V Power Racing drivers were also a huge hit with more than 500 attendees, as were musicians Troy Cassar-Daley and Mick Lindsay who put on a rocking show to end the fabulous day!
“Despite the weather dampening the afternoon’s activities, we were pleased to see the sun reappear prior to the concert!
“While we work to reach our customers through various channels, the Show n Shine is a tangible outcome of the commitment we made to increase our direct‐to‐customer activities,” he said.
Show and Shine award winners included: Truck of the Show North Queensland Truck and Machinery Movements’ ‘Phat Cat’, Best Western Star under 5 years (1‐5 years) Brown Linehaul, Best Western Star under 10 years (5‐10 years) Mansell Heavy Towing, Best Western Star over 10 years (10 & beyond) Big Truck Parts, Best Western Star Fleet, Case Linehaul, Best Western Star Rigid Mansell Heavy Towing & Best Heritage Truck went to Heavy Haulage Assets.
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