After completing the eligibility verification process, it was learned that the original winning rig, Jonathan Eilen’s 2007 Peterbilt 379, did not meet all the eligibility requirements for the award, said Alan Sims, director of events for Randall-Reilly, which produces Pride & Polish shows.
Dawes, of Waterford, Wis., will compete at the Pride & Polish National Championship round at the Great Ameican Trucking Show in Dallas, Aug. 22-24.
Also due to Eilen’s ineligibility, these new Fitgerald category winners were announced:
Mike Medley, 2007 Peterbilt 387, first place in Bobtail, 2000 & Newer category.
Mike Medley, 2007 Peterbilt 387, first place in Interior, Cab Only category.
Joel Dawes, 1988 Peterbilt 375, first place in Paint, Bobtail category.
Joel Dawes, 1988 Peterbilt 375, first place in Engine category.
Eilen’s truck also had been named Best of Show, Working Truck and Trailer, in this summer’s 2013 Shell Rotella SuperRigs contest. SuperRigs officials later ruled it ineligible, and the award was given to Bill Rethwisch’s 2012 Peterbilt 389 and Polar tanker.