The 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree is history.
Part of the gathering was the annual Super Trucks Beauty Contest., which this year drew 108 contestants.
When the trophies were handed out last Saturday afternoon, these are the folks whose trucks took home the hardware:
(Click on the truck owner's name to see their truck)
WORKING TRUCK: CABOVER
1st – Dennis Sikorski, Bancroft, WI – 1995 Peterbilt 362 Cabover – Old School and Flat Broke
2nd – Matt Schleuger, Wesley, IA – 1993 Kenworth K100E – Not Daddy’s Money
3rd – David Brewster, Maquoketa, IA – 1989 Kenworth K100 – Family Tradition
WORKING TRUCK: COMPANY TRUCK – BOBTAIL
1st – Seth Dalberg, Clifton, CO – 2022 Kenworth W990 – Spare Change
2nd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, ON – 2021 Kenworth W900L – Ken Worth, Jr.
3rd – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner Cascadia – Roll of the Dice
WORKING TRUCK: COMPANY TRUCK – COMBINATION
1st – Luke Oligschlaeger, Meta, MO – 2020 Kenworth W900 & 2020 Great Dane trailer
2nd – Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, MB – 2021 Peterbilt 389 & 2010 Brenner tanker trailer
3rd – Don Hummer Trucking, Cedar Rapids, IA – 2023 Kenworth W990 & 2016 Utility Van trailer
WORKING TRUCK: SPECIALTY
WINNER – Andrew Utley, Davenport, IA – 2018 Peterbilt 567
RAT ROD
WINNER – Tim Feidt, Maplewood, MN – 1980 Mack Army Truck
WORKING TRUCK: 2023-2020 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL
1st – Duane Peden, Taylorville, IL – 2022 Peterbilt 389
2nd – James Nalin, Tucson, AZ – 2022 Freightliner Cascadia – American Patriot
3rd – Brian Collman, Taylorville, IL – 2023 Peterbilt 389
WORKING TRUCK: 2019-2013 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL
1st – Duane Hostetler, Wooster, OH – 2015 Peterbilt – Foxy Roxy
2nd – Vladimir Vitosetic, Harwood Heights, IL – 2014 Volvo D13 – White Falcon
3rd – Jesse Wellmeier, Davenport, IA – 2013 Mack Pinnacle – HDV-33
WORKING TRUCK: 2012-2005 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL
1st – Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN – 2006 Peterbilt – Never Done
2nd – Matt Kunkle, Linton, ND – 2007 Peterbilt – Cowboy Cadillac
3rd – Rick Kaiser, Taylorville, IL – 2005 Peterbilt
WORKING TRUCK: 2004-1999 BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL
1st – Nate Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA – 2003 Peterbilt 379
2nd – Mike Schlabach, Apple Creek, OH – 2000 Peterbilt – Joliet
3rd – Mel Williams, Richfield, MN – 2003 Peterbilt 379
WORKING TRUCK: 1998 & OLDER BOBTAIL CONVENTIONAL
1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt 379 – One of a Kind
2nd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner FLD-120 – Little Blue
3rd – Blake Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1985 Peterbilt 359
WORKING TRUCK: 2023-2018 COMBINATION
1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt 389 & 2022 Mac trailer
2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You
3rd – Douglas Prier, Dyersville, IA – 2022 Kenworth W900L & 2022 Wilson Flatbed – The Green Lantern
WORKING TRUCK: 2017-2009 COMBINATION
1st – Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, WI – 2013 Peterbilt & 2019 Great Dane trailer
2nd – Jeremy Heiderscheit, Peosta, IA – 2016 Peterbilt & 2023 Trail King flatbed trailer
3rd – Grant Hicks, Prairie City, IA – 2016 Peterbilt & 2023 Tempte Hopper trailer
WORKING TRUCK: 2008-2000 COMBINATION
1st – Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi
2nd – Matthew Middleton, Pahrump, NV – 2002 Peterbilt and 2009 Utility Van trailer
3rd – Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, IL – 2005 Mack & 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer – Our Fallen Heroes
WORKING TRUCK: 1999 & OLDER COMBINATION
1st – Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose
2nd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility Reefer – Only Class
3rd – Jay VanKampen, Poquosen, VA – 1976 Kenworth and 2023 Wabash trailer – Spirit of Wooden Shoes
SHOW CLASS
1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt
2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth – Cherry Pie
3rd – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt – Low Life
CUSTOM PAINT – BOBTAIL
1st – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt – Low Life
2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth – Cherry Pie
3rd – Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1981 Kenworth
CUSTOM PAINT – TT COMBINATION
1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer
2nd – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G
3rd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You
CUSTOM GRAPHICS – BOBTAIL
1st – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner Cascadia – Roll of the Dice
2nd – Shelle Lichti, Theodore, AL – 2023 Freightliner – The Rainbow Rider
3rd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, OH – 2021 Kenworth W900L – Ken Worth, Jr.
CUSTOM GRAPHICS – COMBINATION
1st – Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, IL – 2005 Mack & 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer – Our Fallen Heroes
2nd – Troy Baumgartner, Rowan, IA – 2018 Peterbilt and 2023 Mac Conestoga trailer – Aurora
3rd – Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, MB – 2021 Peterbilt & 2010 Brenner tanker trailer
POLISH & DETAIL – BOBTAIL
1st – Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1996 Peterbilt 379 – Low Life
2nd – Kate Whiting, Chetek, WI – 1973 Kenworth W900A – Cherry Pie
3rd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner – Little Blue
POLISH & DETAIL – COMBINATION
1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G
2nd – Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, WI – 2013 Peterbilt & 2019 Great Dane trailer
3rd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You
INTERIOR – OEM SLEEPER – BOBTAIL
1st – Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, NC – 2020 Freightliner – Roll of the Dice
2nd – Jeff Hoker, Dixon, IA – 2023 Peterbilt – Worth the Wait
3rd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2023 Peterbilt – Gas Money
INTERIOR – OEM SLEEPER – COMBINATION
1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G
2nd – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 & 2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You
3rd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point,
INTERIOR – OEM CONVERSION SLEEPER
1st – Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, IA – 1993 Peterbilt One of a Kind
2nd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth & 2006 Utility Reefer trailer – Only Class
3rd – Maurice Zurliene, New Baden, IL – 1982 Ford LTL9000 Old Art
INTERIOR – CUSTOM SLEEPER
1st – Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose
2nd – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer – Cowboy of the Road
3rd – Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi
LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – THEME
1st – Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN – 2006 Peterbilt
2nd – Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, ON – 2021 Kenworth – Ken Worth, Jr.
3rd – James Nalin, Tucson, AZ – 2022 Freightliner – American Patriot
LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – MOST UNIQUE
1st – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2023 Peterbilt – Gas Money
2nd – Mark Lancaster, Ottumwa, IA – 1967 Peterbilt – Keepin’ It Teal
3rd – Duane Hostetler, Wooster, OH – 2015 Peterbilt – Foxy Roxy
LIGHTS AT NIGHT – BOBTAIL – OVERALL PRESENTATION
1st – Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1981 Kenworth
2nd – Raiko Graveran, Orlando, FL – 1995 Freightliner – Little Blue
3rd – Blake Copeland, Taylorville, IL – 1985 Peterbilt
LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – THEME
1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G
2nd – Douglas Prier, Dyersville, IA – 2022 Kenworth W900L & 2022 Wilson Flatbed – The Green Lantern
3rd – Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL – 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer – Semper Fi
LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – MOST UNIQUE
1st – Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, WI – 2022 Peterbilt 389 &2015 Great Dane trailer – Jokes On You
2nd – Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR – 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer – The Goose
3rd – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer – Cowboy of the Road
LIGHTS AT NIGHT – COMBINATION – OVERALL PRESENTATION
1st – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G
2nd – Brian Pete, Mineral Point, WI – 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer
3rd – John Jaikes, Nanticoke, PA – 1999 Kenworth & 2006 Utility Reefer trailer – Only Class
BEST OVERALL THEME
WINNER – Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, NV – 1989 Peterbilt 379 & 2015 Great Dane – Cowboy of the Road
TRUCKER’S CHOICE
WINNER – Zach Strayer, Spencerville, OH – 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer – Notorious P.I.G
