The 2021 truck show circus got off to a speeding start way down south.
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Story and photos by Craig Andrews
The Dunedin Truck Show, the first show of 2021, kicked off late January at the A&P showgrounds on the outskirts of Mosgiel. Still in its infancy, the show is put together by a dedicated team and shows plenty of signs of being a significant event on the trucking calendar.
It was a day for Kenworth operators and fans, with all the major awards being taken home by that marque. Shane Pearson from STL received the King Rig accolade with his K104 Big Cab Kenworth, and the People’s Choice also went to STL, with Jessy Shane Collins taking away that award.
Best Fleet was a tough one, but the team from Scott Transport with its impressive range of Kenworths loaded with logs won that prize.
The Sponsors’ Choice was taken away by one of Terry Hucklebridge’s near-perfect K200s in Mainfreight livery.
A huge thanks to all the sponsors, particularly to the main sponsor, Dave and “Fridge” from City Auto Glass Dunedin, and major prize sponsors, Monarch Wildlife Cruises Dunedin and Helicopters Otago.