Revving up for another great year of trucks, Tasmania’s quiet streets were filled with the thunder of engines at the Ulverstone Truck Show in early November.
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Since the 80s, a parade of gleaming rigs has continued to enter the Ulverstone Showgrounds, and this year 40 mighty machines cruised on in.
The truck show, combined with the local ‘Thank You Show’ saw a great turnout.
Not only dedicated to a day of fun, thanks to the generosity of those that attended, crowds gathered in the Central Coast of Tassie to raise funds and awareness for mental health by donating to Beyond Blue and New Mornings.
But the trucks that rolled in weren’t just big machines on wheels – they each had stories of history and craftsmanship behind them.
Event organiser Kevin Hind took on the challenge of running the show for the first time and was satisfied with the results of the day and the trucks that rolled through the gates.
“There were a couple of B-model Macks and various other trucks of all shapes and sizes – old rigs, new rigs, working trucks, restored trucks,” he says.
“It was fantastic, and everybody seemed to have fun, the day was just lovely.”
But the day wasn’t all about trucks. Beyond the shiny chrome, the event had so much to offer, with local craft stalls providing a unique opportunity to showcase their wares, as well as rides, dodgem cars, a pony and cart, and a dog show.
It was a great mix of trucks and a vibrant atmosphere, with Ulverstone Truck Show also featuring a balloon and bubble room, showbags, games, live music, hot food and coffee.
“The community gets right behind the show, they come from miles away from Ulverstone to get involved,” he says.
“Being my first time running it, we had a good crowd, and it was a good day.
“I was just absolutely chuffed.”
A small selection of awards were handed out, adding a sense of friendly competition to the festivities.
Award Winners:
• Best Truck: Craig Kaine
• People’s Choice: Dion Wilson
• Best Restored Truck: Ian Officer
• Female Rig: Taylah Lee-Keys
• Young Operator: Mitchell Sharman
Reflecting on the success of the day, and with the community’s support behind them, it seems the Ulverstone Truck show is here to stay and will continue putting smiles on the people of Tassie’s faces.
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