Koroit’s humble streets became the backdrop for an event that’s now a staple of the town’s calendar.
The town came alive for the Koroit Truck Show at Victoria Park in late January and was described as one of the best events they have had to date.
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With numbers higher than usual, an undeniably large crowd got to admire the 135 trucks parked proudly on display.
“There was a great range of trucks, from vintage to Mack models,” event organiser Graeme Morris says.
“There was also plenty to do. We had a motorcycle performance, a state wood chopping competition, rides and shows for the kids.”
Children had their moment in the spotlight too, with the annual truckie sprint allowing different age groups to show off their best footwork.
“We cater to the little ones, even down to the under six crowd,” he says. “It’s a family day through and through.”
The truckie sprint was, as always, a spectacle of speed and excitement that had the crowd roaring.
But for Graeme, the real highlight wasn’t one event in particular, it was the thrill of a classic truck show coming together.
“Every truck show I get a buzz out of it, and everything went so well it meant a lot to me,” he says.
“The atmosphere, mixed with seeing the crowds enjoying themselves so much, meant it was a pretty cruisy day and there was no pressure.”
Although, the Koroit Truck Show isn’t just an event to show off chrome and horsepower, it also holds a special place in the heart of the local community.
Koroit’s local businesses and hotels look forward to the show every year, where the town receives its annual economic boost thanks to its truck loving community.
Graeme says along with the town’s ‘Irish Festival’, the Koroit Truck Show has become one of the main events for the year.
Then there are the truck show trophies, with 15 categories to honour.
There was no shortage of deserving rigs, with some newly restored machines and other workhorses, each were impressive in their own right, and Graeme says it wouldn’t have been possible to recognise the winning trucks without the show’s sponsors, especially Matthew’s Petroleum.
Koroit’s crowned prize winners for 2025 start with Brad Walker finishing on top with Rig of the Show thank to his Kenworth T659, pushing Whitehaul Transport out of first place.
Modern Towing achieved the number one spot for the Best Crane/Tow Truck with their Mack Superliner and Will McCosh’s Mack T600 came runners up.
Colin McDonald took home the Best Fleet of Three or More award and Trevor Davis’ International AA won Best Restored Vintage.
And so, the wheels keep turning and the love for trucks in the community of Koroit and those who come from near and far, eagerly look forward to next year’s show, knowing each year, will be better than the last.
The Winners:
• Rig of the Show: Brad Walker, Kenworth T659
• Best Crane/Tow Truck: Modern Towing, Mack Superliner
• Best Fleet of Three or More: Colin McDonald
• Best Restored Vintage: Trevor Davis, International AA
• Prime Working Mover 0-1 Year: Williams Transport,
Kenworth T659
• Prime Mover 5-10 Years: Jackson Annett, Kenworth T909
• Prime Mover 10-15 Years: Cornwill Transport, Kenworth 908
• Prime Mover 15-20 Years: Luke Watts, Kenworth 904
• Prime Mover Over 20 Years: Colin McDonald, Atkinson
• Best Rigid: Barney Jones, Kenworth K220
• Best Rigid Tipper: Brad Walker, Kenworth T659
• Best Customised: Cornwill Transport, Kenworth SAR Legend
• Best European: Lane Transport, Volvo XXL
• Best Japanese: John Mahony, Hino SS 700
• Best American: Murray Langford, Diamond T 950 R5
• Best Farm Truck: Victor Osborn, Dodge AT4-114
• Best Local: Phil Blake
• Furthest Travelled: Ben Pilgrim
• Best Trade Stand: All American Chrome
• Best Presented Driver: Kevin from Truck Factory
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