As it does each summer, the Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truckstop drew a crowd of trucks of all makes, models, and ages to its show last week. Many of them went home with some considerable hardware. Here’s who won what:
Matt Schlueger’ 1993 Kenworth K100E “Not Daddy’s Money”WT: Cabover
Winner – Matt Schlueger, Wesley, IA – 1993 Kenworth K100E – Not Daddy’s Money
WT: Company Truck – Bobtail
1st – Timothy Wheeler, Britt, IA – 2015 Peterbilt 379
2nd – David Price, Green Bay, WI – 2018 Freightliner Cascadia – The American
WT: Company Truck – Combination
1st – Zach Pletcher, Elkhart, IN – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Mac – Simply Red
2nd – Michael VanNess, Georgetown, IL – 2015 Peterbilt 579 & 2016 Walker
3rd – David Williamson, Milwaukee, WI – 2016 Volvo VNL64T & 2016 Great Dane
WT: Specialty
1st – Jake Robak, Rice, MN – 2006 Peterbilt 379 Car Carrier – End of Watch
2nd – Thomas & Kathy Placer, Reidsville, NC – 2008 Ford F650 Flatbed – The Beast
WT: 2017-2014 Bobtail Conventional
1st – Jay Blackbourn, Fennimore, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 – Haulin Ass
2nd – Justin Nodorft, Mineral Point, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389
3rd – Travis Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 2016 Peterbilt 389
WT: 2013-2007 Bobtail Conventional
1st – Robert Errthum, Olin, IA – 2013 Peterbilt 389 – Miles of Memories
2nd – Paul Saline, Rio, IL – 2009 Kenworth W900L – Satisfaction
3rd – Rodger Nelson, Warman, SK, Canada – 2013 Peterbilt 386 – She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy
WT: 2006-2000 Bobtail Conventional
1st – Aaron Spiniolas, Harvard, IL – 2001 Peterbilt 379 – Cream of the Crop
2nd – Gerald Lehman, Wolcottville, IN – 2000 Kenworth T600 – Sweet Sixcess
3rd – Eric Downs, Delhi, IA – 2000 Freightliner Classic
WT: 1999-1993 Bobtail Conventional
1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt 379 – One of a Kind
2nd – Kenny Graber, Partridge, KS – 1998 Kenworth W900L – Ol’ Rugged
3rd – Bill Schlueter, Rantoul, IL – 1996 Kenworth W900 – Shovelhead
WT: 1992 & Older Bobtail Conventional
1st – J.R. Schleuger, Britt, IA – 1980 Kenworth W900A – KT
2rd – Lonnie Frank, Annawan, IL – 1976 Kenworth W900A – Spirit of 76
3rd – Tim Miller, Oelwein, IA – 1982 Peterbilt 389
WT: 2017-2012 Combination
1st – Brian Dreher, Campbellsport, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Great Dane – $$$
2nd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Mac
3rd – Shane Jungemann, Sioux Falls, SD – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2012 Wilson
WT: 2011-2003 Combination
1st – Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner Coronado & 2014 Great Dane – Semper Fi
2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2006 Kenworth W900 & 2015 Great Dane – Big Orange
3rd – Brent Cross, Shipshewana, IN – 2004 Kenworth T800 & 2011 Utility
Mike Manuel’s 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2017 Mac “Autism-One of Many”WT: 2002 & Older Combination
1st – Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner Classic XL & 2006 Utility – The Goose
2nd – Jayme & Whitney Snow, Berryville, AR – 1999 Freightliner Classic XL & 2015 Great Dane – The Duck
3rd – Kenneth Fisher, Muscoda, WI – 1997 Peterbilt 379 & 2015 Retinour – Fully Involved
Show Class
1st – Mike Manuel, Front Royal, VA – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2017 Mac – Autism – One of Many
2nd – Harvey Zuidema, Morrison, IL – 1957 DIVCO – Milk Truck
3rd – Lynn Ragels, Canton, MI – 1995 Peterbilt 379
Custom Paint – Bobtail
1st – Kenny Graber, Partridge, KS – 1998 Kenworth W900L – Ol’ Rugged
2nd – Terry Ashlinger, Marquand, MO – 1996 Peterbilt 379 – Old Glory
3rd – Bill Schlueter, Rantoul, IL – 1996 Kenworth W900 – Shovelhead
Custom Paint – TT Combination
1st – Kenneth Fisher, Muscoda, WI – 1997 Peterbilt 379 & 2015 Retinour – Fully Involved
2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2006 Kenworth W900 & 2015 Great Dane – Big Orange
3rd – Justin Congdon, Davenport, IA – 2005 Peterbilt 379 & 2016 Muv-All – Sub Zero
Custom Graphics – Bobtail
1st – David Price, Green Bay, WI – 2018 Freightliner Cascadia – The American
2nd – Jake Robak, Rice, MN – 2006 Peterbilt 379 Car Carrier – End of Watch
3rd – Robert Errthum, Olin, IA – 2013 Peterbilt 389 – Miles of Memories
Custom Graphics – TT Combination
1st – Mike Manuel, Front Royal, VA – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2017 Mac – Autism – One of Many
2nd – Brian Dreher, Campbellsport, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Great Dane – $$$
3rd – Paul Rissler, California, MO – 1996 Peterbilt 379 & 2008 Great Dane – Risslerbilt
Aaron Spiniolas, 2001 Peterbilt 379 “Cream of the Crop”Polish & Detail – Bobtail
1st – Aaron Spiniolas, Harvard, IL – 2001 Peterbilt 379 – Cream of the Crop
2nd – Jake Robak, Rice, MN – 2006 Peterbilt 379 Car Carrier – End of Watch
3rd – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt 379 – One of a Kind
Polish & Detail – TT Combination
1st – Brian Dreher, Campbellsport, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Great Dane – $$$
2nd – Shawn Swanson, Prophetstown, IL – 2002 Kenworth W900B & 2010 Retinour – Pure Attitude
3rd – Kenneth Fisher, Muscoda, WI – 1997 Peterbilt 379 & 2015 Retinour – Fully Involved
Interior – OEM Sleeper – Bobtail
1st – Paul Saline, Rio, IL – 2009 Kenworth W900L – Satisfaction
2nd – Barry Cook, Correctionville, IA – 1987 Peterbilt 359
3rd – Gerald Lehman, Wolcottville, IN – 2000 Kenworth T600 – Sweet Sixcess
Interior – OEM Sleeper – TT Combination
1st – John & Kim Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth W900L & 2006 Utility – ONLY CLASS
2nd – Shawn Swanson, Prophetstown, IL – 2002 Kenworth W900B & 2010 Retinour – Pure Attitude
3rd – Brian Dreher, Campbellsport, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Great Dane – $$$
Interior – OEM Conversion Sleeper
1st – Justin Congdon, Davenport, IA – 2005 Peterbilt 379 & 2016 Muv-All – Sub Zero
2nd – Terry Ashlinger, Marquand, MO – 1996 Peterbilt 379 – Old Glory
3rd – JR Schlenger, Britt, IA – 1980 Kenworth W900A – KT
Interior – Custom Sleeper
1st – Jayme & Whitney Snow, Berryville, AR – 1999 Freightliner Classic XL & 2015 Great Dane – The Duck
2nd – Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner Coronado & 2014 Great Dane – Semper Fi
3rd – Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner Classic XL & 2006 Utility – The Goose
Bill Schlueter, 1996 Kenworth W900 “Shovelhead”Lights at Night – Bobtail – Road Legal
1st – Bill Schlueter, Rantoul, IL – 1996 Kenworth W900 – Shovelhead
2nd – Jay Blackbourn, Fennimore, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 – Haulin Ass
3rd – Bob Tubbs, Clinton, IA – 1996 Kenworth W900L – High Maintenance
Lights at Night – Bobtail – Show Only
1st – JR Schleuger, Britt, IA – 1980 Kenworth W900A – KT
2nd – Mike Robinson, Lincoln, AL – 1979 Peterbilt 379
3rd – Danny Autullo, Monee, IL – 1993 Peterbilt 379 – Lawless
Lights at Night – TT Combination – Road Legal
1st – John & Kim Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth W900L & 2006 Utility – ONLY CLASS
2nd – Mike Manuel, Front Royal, VA – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2017 Mac – Autism-One of Many
3rd – Brian Dreher, Campbellsport, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Great Dane – $$$
Lights at Night – TT Combination – Show Only
1st – Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner Coronado & 2014 Great Dane – Semper Fi
2nd – Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner Classic XL & 2006 Utility – The Goose
3rd – Jayme & Whitney Snow, Berryville, AR – 1999 Freightliner Classic XL & 2015 Great Dane – The Duck
Lights at Night – Specialty
1st – Jake Robak, Rice, MN – 2006 Peterbilt 379 Car Carrier – End of Watch
2nd – Thomas & Kathy Placer, Reidsville, NC – 2008 Ford F650 Flatbed – The Beast
Best Overall Theme
Winner – Mike Manuel, Front Royal, VA – 2015 Peterbilt 389 & 2017 Mac – Autism-One of Man
Trucker’s Choice
Winner – Brian Dreher, Campbellsport, WI – 2016 Peterbilt 389 & 2016 Great Dane – $$$
