ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Theresa S. DeSantis of Apache Junction, Arizona, captured Best of Show honors at the 37th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition with her 1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD with a 2016 East trailer.
The competition was held July 25-27 at Trail’s Travel Center in Albert Lea.
DeSantis, who also won Best Theme and Best Engine, was awarded $10,000 from Shell Rotella.
- Schleuger of Britt, Iowa, won Best of Show first runner-up and $4,000 from Shell Rotella for his 1980 Kenworth W900A. Ryan Mahens of Ellenwood, Georgia, was awarded Best of Show second runner-up for his 2006 International 9900.
Weekend highlights included the lights contest and fireworks and a concert by country music artist Casi Joy.
First place winners also included:
- Jonathan Eilen from Hampton, Minnesota, in the Tractor/Trailer Division for his 2007 Peterbilt 379 and 2017 MAC dump.
- Kaleb Hammett of Dodd City, Texas, in the Tractor Division with a 2017 Peterbilt 389
- Tod Job from Everest, Kansas, won in the Classic Division with his 1996 Peterbilt 379.
The Most Hard-Working Trucker award was presented to David Gramberg of New Richmond, Wisconsin, for his 2019 Kenworth W900.
Todd Brenny of Saint Joseph, Minnesota, won the People’s Choice Award for his 1977 Peterbilt 352. The winner is selected by competitors and attendees.
All winners also received a case of Shell Rotella T4 15W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil and MyMilesMatter reward points.
The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is considered the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Owner-operator truckers from across the United States and Canada compete for cash and prizes valued at approximately $25,000.
Twelve drivers were also selected to have their truck featured in the 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
Here are the complete results of the 2019 Shell Rotella SuperRigs.
Best of Show
Theresa S. DeSantis, Apache Junction, Arizona, 1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD, $10,000 from Shell Rotella, 50,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points, place in the 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Calendar.
Best of Show 1st Runner Up
JR Schleuger, Britt, Iowa, 1980 Kenworth W900A, $4,000 from Shell Rotella, 40,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points.
Best of Show 2nd Runner Up
Ryan Mahens, Ellenwood, Georgia, 2006 International 9900, $2,000 from Shell Rotella, 30,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points.
1st Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 1993 Peterbilt 379, $1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
2nd Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 2003 Peterbilt 379, $1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
3rd Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
David Gramberg, New Richmond, Wisconsin, 2019 Kenworth W900, $750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
4th Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Bill Rethwisch, Tomah, Wisconsin, 2019 Peterbilt 389, $500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
5th Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Jerry Linander, Winona, Minnesota, 2007 Kenworth 900L, $250 and 5,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Most Hard-Working Trucker
David Gramberg, New Richmond, Wisconsin, 2019 Kenworth W900, $500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
People’s Choice
Brenny Specialized Inc/Todd Brenny, Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 1977 Peterbilt 352, $250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Show Truck
Michael Holland, Spring, Texas, 2007 Peterbilt 379, $250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Mike Meyer, Theilman, Minnesota, 1984 Kenworth 900, $250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Brandon Farley, Neosho, Missouri, 2004 Peterbilt 379X, $250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Best Engine
Theresa S. DeSantis, Apache Junction, Arizona, 1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD, 15,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Best Lights
Gary Jones Jr., Lawson, Missouri, 1999 Peterbilt 379, 15,000 My Miles matter Reward Points
Best Chrome
Clinton Schutjer, Woden, Iowa, 2006 Peterbilt 379, 15,000 My Miles matter Reward Points
Best Theme
Theresa S. DeSantis, Apache Junction, Arizona, 1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD, 15,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Best Interior
Dustin Shipman, Sparta, Missouri, 2008 Kenworth W900L, 15,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
1st Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Jonathon Eilen, Hampton, Minnesota, 2007 Peterbilt 379, 2017 MAC Dump, $1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
2nd Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Gary Jones Jr., Lawson, Missouri, 1999 Peterbilt 379, $1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
3rd Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Kyle Wagner, Waupun, Wisconsin, 2016 Peterbilt 389, 2016 MAC Flatbed with a QuickDraw Curtain, $750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
4th Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Bradley Beuthien, Michigan City, Indiana, 2020 Peterbilt 579, $500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
5th Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Joe Rondeau, Menomonie, Wisconsin, 2014 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Brenner, $250 and 5,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
1st Place Tractor Division
Kaleb Hammett, Dodd City, Texas, 2017 Peterbilt 389, $1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
2nd Place Tractor Division
Cody Jaeschke, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 2017 Peterbilt 389, $1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
3rd Place Tractor Division
Jake Lindamood, Irving, Texas, 2007 379 Extended Hood, $750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
4th Place Tractor Division
Everett Ford, Webb City, Missouri, 2008 Kenworth W900L, $500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
5th Place Tractor Division
Matt Brune, Caldwell, Texas, 1999 Peterbilt 379, $250 and 5,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
1st Place Classic Division
Tod Job, Everest, Kansas, 1996 Peterbilt 379, $1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
2nd Place Classic Division
Jay Palachuk, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1996 Kenworth W900, $1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
3rd Place Classic Division
Buck Crombie, Binger, Oklahoma, 1989 Peterbilt 379, $750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
4th Place Classic Division
David “Beerman” Brewer, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1970 Peterbilt 358A, $500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
5th Place Classic Division
Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Arkansas, 1996 Freightliner Classic XL, 2006 Utility 4000
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