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31 January, 2025
Koroit comes alive
THERE was plenty of horsepower in Koroit last weekend as trucks of all sizes rolled in to town.
The annual Koroit Truck Show once again attracted a high number of quality entrants – and a huge crowd eager to browse the displays and take a close look at some of the ‘big rigs’ of the district.
While the trucks, for many visitors, were the highlight of the event, other attractions which also proved popular included a wood chop competition, truckie sprint and tug-of-war events
The ‘Rig of the Show’ award was presented to Brad Walker for his Kentworth T659, with Whitehaul Transport (Kenworth T909) the runner-up.
Other award recipients on the day were as follows:
Best crane/tow truck – Modern Towing (Mac Superliner); runner-up Will McCosh (Mack T600).
Best fleet of three or more – Colin McDonald.
Best restored vintage – Trevor Davis (International AA); runner-up Colin McDonald (Atkinson).
Prime Working Mover 0-1 year old – Williams Transport (Kenworth T759); runner-up Keagan Johnson (Kenworth T909).
Prime Mover 5-10 years – Jackson Annett (Kenworth T909); runner-up Whitehaul Transport (Kenworth T909).
Prime Mover 10-15 years – Cornwill transport (Kenworth 908); runner-up Cornwill Transport (Kenworth SAR)
Prime Mover 15-20 years – Luke Watts (Kenworth T904); runner-up Whitehaul Transport (Kenworth 100G).
Prime Mover over 20 years – Colin McDonald (Atkinson); runner-up Murray Langford (Diamond T950 RS).
Best Rigid – Brad Waler (Kenworth T659); runner-up Colin McDonald (Morris NVS).
Best Rigid Tipper – Brad Walker (Kenworth T659); runner-up Luke Atkinson (Kenworth T659).
Best Customised – Cornwill Transport (Kenworth SAR Legend); runner-up Trevor Davis (International AA).
Best European – Lane Transport (Volvo XXL); runner-up PTS (Leyland Buffalo).
Best Japanese – John Mahony (Hino SS 700); runner-up Dane Sziva (Fuso FV54).
Best American – Murray Langford (Diamond T 950 RS); runner-up Trevor Davic (International AA).
Best farm truck – Victor Osborn (Dodge AT4-114); runner-up Colin McDonald (Morris NVS).
Best local – Phil Blake.
Furthest travelled – Ben Pilgrim.
Best trade stand – All American Chrome.
Best presented driver – Kevin (Truck Factory).
Best car- Steve (XR Sedan).
