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Pride & Polish

2018 Pride & Polish Antique Combo winners

A look back at last year’s standout antique trucks at GATS

August 1, 2019

Custom Rigs

First-time Bandit Series winner leads flag-to-flag at Elko Speedway

After two years of watching his brother, Ricky “Rude” Proffitt, win multiple Bandit Big Rig Series races and back-to-back championships, Darren Proffitt finally found his way to victory lane for the first time on Saturday, July 27, at Elko Speedway in Minnesota.

July 30, 2019

Custom Rigs

‘The Witches Inn’ 1985 Pete 359 earns Best of Show honors at SuperRigs

For winning the event, DeSantis received $10,000 from Shell Rotella. Her truck, “The Witches Inn,” also won Best Theme and Best Engine. JR Schleuger was first runner-up for Best of Show, earning $4,000, with his 1980 Kenworth W900A.

July 29, 2019

Custom Rigs

Rebekah Meadows’ 2007 Peterbilt 379

The truck is seen here hauling a tri-axle stretch drop deck slant rack. Meadows is the owner of JRM Specialized Transport.

July 26, 2019

Custom Rigs

Photos: Shell Rotella SuperRigs under way in Minnesota

There are more than 60 trucks on site Friday with more rolling in as the day goes on. The show is open through Saturday afternoon with the awards ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

July 26, 2019

Custom Rigs

Roger Newman Jr.’s 2015 Peterbilt 389 Pride & Class

The truck is equipped with a 600-hp Cummins with an 18-speed and 46,000-pound full lock axles.

July 23, 2019

Custom Rigs

Walter Rowland’s 2017 Kenworth W900 company truck

The rig sports a 550-hp Cat with an 18-speed and 3:08 rears. Rowland hauls veterinarian supplies to Arizona and produce back to Kansas City.

July 19, 2019

Custom Rigs

Walcott Truckers Jamboree names Super Truck Beauty Contest winners

The 40th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree drew a crowd of approximately 45,000 truck drivers, families and local residents this past weekend, July 11-13, at the Iowa 80 Truckstop.

July 17, 2019

Custom Rigs

Small fleet owner earns first Bandit Series win of season

Allen Boles, the owner of North Carolina-based Jupiter Enterprises, was able to hold off Minimizer CEO Craig Kruckeberg and his longtime friend Ricky “Rude” Proffitt to claim the victory.

July 17, 2019

Custom Rigs

Bob Rutherford’s 2007 Peterbilt 379

Rutherford hauls steel and machinery for CRST Malone out of Birmingham, Alabama. The truck is powered by a Cat ACERT C15 with an Eaton-Fuller 13-speed and 3:36 rears.

July 16, 2019

Custom Rigs

Joshua Crider’s 2015 Peterbilt 579

The rig sports a 525-hp Cummins with a 13-speed Eaton and 3:36 rears.

July 12, 2019

Custom Rigs

Bandit truck racers set to take on Lake Erie Speedway

In addition to the race, there will be a Fan Series Truck Show throughout the day before the race for fans to show off their own rigs. Gates to the track will open at 3 p.m., and there will be a meet-and-greet with drivers from 5-6:15 p.m. Racing begins at 7 p.m.

July 10, 2019