PKY Truck Beauty Championship

The 23rd annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship kicks off the show truck season with the largest grouping of show trucks in the country, all vying for honors in the country's premier truck beauty show. The event, which has become a star attraction at the Mid-America Trucking Show, celebrates North America's heavy-duty, working show trucks. Look for the trucks in Lot "J" behind the West Wing.

The registration form for the 2012 show is now available for download in pdf format. If you have any questions, please contact Bud Farquhar or call (203) 226-6066.

Download the 2012 PKY Truck Beauty Registration Packet

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2011 Winners

Thanks to all the show competitors and sponsors: Peterbilt, 10-4 Magazine, 4 State Trucks-Chrome Shop Mafia, OOIDA, Howes Lubricator, Rockwood Products, Roadworks Manufacturing, TruckRodz by Jones Performance, Lifetime Lug Nut Covers, Fontaine 5th Wheel Inc., Midnight Trucking Radio Network, PPG Industries, Firestone, ALT Wheels-SAI, Lincoln Chrome Division, Mac Trailer, Panelite/Dieters, Hendrickson Bumper & Trim Division, Air Tech Air Bags, Hodyon APU.

Media Partners: Movin' Out, Independent Contractors, ITJ, Large Car Magazine, Roadworx Magazine, Trucker's Connection, Truck Job Seekers, Trucking 2000, Teams.

BEST OF SHOW WORKING BOBTAIL ­ Owned and Shown by Shelly and Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner

BEST OF SHOW WORKING COMBO ­ Owned by Jerry Beaudain, 2003 Orange Peterbilt with 2011 Mac End Dump

BEST LIMITED MILEAGE BOBTAIL - Owned and Shown by Scott Diller, 1981 Black/Red Kenworth

BEST LIMITED MILEAGE COMBO - Owned by Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt with 2010 Mississippi Tank

PEOPLE'S CHOICE ­ Owned by Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt with 2010 Mississippi Tank

JAKE EILEN ANNUAL MEMORIAL AWARD - Vinny Diorio (Owner), Mike Hug (Driver), 2007 Black/Orange Peterbilt

BEST PETERBILT AWARD - Owned by Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt with 2010 Mississippi Tank

ROADWORKS BEST USE OF STAINLESS AND CHROME: Bobtail - Scott Diller, 1981 Black/Red Kenworth;Combo - Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt with 2010 Mississippi Tank

FIRESTONE'S MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CAB ­ Colin Stuart, 1984 Purple/White Peterbilt

Classes:

• Working Bobtail 2001 & Older:
  • 1st Shelly and Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner
  • 2nd Colin Stuart, 1984 Purple/White Peterbilt
  • 3rd Frank Kurtschenreuter, 1994 Red Peterbilt
• Working Bobtail 2002 & Newer:
  • 1st: Bill & Marie Sandvik, 2005 Champagne/Red Peterbilt
  • 2nd: Ron & Jan Huey, 2010 Metallic Warm Grey International
  • 3rd: Mike Auker, 2007 Red Peterbilt
• Working Combo:
  • 1st: Mike Hug, 2007 Black/Orange Peterbilt
  • 2nd: Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack
  • 3rd: Phillip Miarer, 2007 Black/Orange Kenworth
• First Show Bobtail:
  • 1st: Joe Boyles, 1999 Diamond White Peterbilt
  • 2nd: Corey Laird, 2010 Yellow/White Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Jon Davis, 2005 Grey Peterbilt
• First Show Combo:
  • 1st: Chad Schinderwolf, 2004 White/Maroon Peterbilt 2011 Mac Trailer
  • 2nd: James Loot, 2008 Red Peterbilt 2011 Great Dane
• Antique Bobtail:
  • 1st: Stacie Yeary, 1978 Beige/Red KW
  • 2nd: Don Berube, 1956 Mint Green Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Bill Arth, 1973 Blue/White FTL
• Specialized Combo:
  • 1st: Jerry Beaudain, 2003 Orange Peterbilt 2011 Mac End Dump
  • 2nd: Brian Dabney, 2010 Orange KW Mac Dump
  • 3rd: Jason Tompkins, 2007 Green Peterbilt 2010 Brenner Tanker
• Specialized Bobtail:
  • 1st: Peter Mansueto, 2002 Black Peterbilt
  • 2nd: Lynn & Shelly Baxter, 2006 White FTL
• Working Interior Cab Only:
  • 1st: Jerry Beaudain, 2003 Orange Peterbilt 2011 Mac End Dump
  • 2nd: Peter Mansueto, 2002 Black Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Jeremy Leavitt, 2005 Red Peterbilt
• Working Interior OEM Sleeper and Cab:
  • 1st: Bob & Shelley Brinker, 2000 Muraled FTL
  • 2nd: Brian Dabney, 2010 Orange KW 2005 Mac Dump
  • 3rd: Mike Hug, 2007 Black/Orange Peterbilt
• Working Interior Custom Aftermarket Sleeper:
  • 1st: Colin Stuart, 1984 Purple/White Peterbilt
  • 2nd: Lynn & Shelly Baxter, 2006 White FTL
  • 3rd: Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack
• Working Truck Engine:
  • 1st: Jerry Beaudain, 2003 Orange Peterbilt 2011 Mac End Dump
  • 2nd: Frank Kurtschenreuter, 1994 Red Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Bob & Shelley Brinker, 2000 Muraled FTL
• Working Bobtail Custom Paint & Graphics Or Murals:
  • 1st: Bob & Shelley Brinker, 2000 Muraled FTL
  • 2nd: Colin Stuart, 1984 Purple/White Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Lynn & Shelly Baxter, 2006 White FTL
• Working Combo Custom Paint & Graphics Or Murals:
  • 1st: Brian Dabney, 2010 Orange KW 2005 Mac Dump
  • 2nd: Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack
  • 3rd: Jeremy Leavitt, 2005 Red Peterbilt
• Working Bobtail Lights:
  • 1st: Bob & Shelley Brinker, 2000 Muraled FTL
  • 2nd: Colin Stuart, 1984 Purple/White Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Peter Mansueto, 2002 Black Peterbilt
• Working Combo Lights:
  • 1st: Jerry Beaudain, 2003 Orange Peterbilt 2011 Mac End Dump
  • 2nd: Jeremy Leavitt, 2005 Red Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack
• Best Limited Mileage Engine:
  • Bobtail: Jeremiah Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt
  • Combo: Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt 2010 Mississippi Tank
• Best Limited Mileage Interior:
  • Bobtail: Scott Diller, 1981 Black/Red KW
  • Combo: Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt 2010 Mississippi Tank
• Best Limited Mileage Paint:
  • Bobtail: Scott Diller, 1981 Black/Red KW
  • Combo: Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt 2010 Mississippi Tank
• Best Limited Mileage Lights:
  • Bobtail: Scott Diller, 1981 Black/Red KW
  • Combo: Jeremey Graves, 2011 Brown/Gold Peterbilt 2010 Mississippi Tank
• Limited Mileage Bobtail:
  • 2nd: Sam Helt, 1965 Jade Green Peterbilt
  • 3rd: Jeremiah Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt
  • 4th: Dean Bugg, 1984 Purple/White/Green Peterbilt
  • 5th: Ron Barid, 2000 Green Peterbilt
• Limited Mileage Combo:
  • 2nd: Jason Carello, 2009 Candy Apple INT 2010 Mac Dump
  • 3rd: Michael Bunning, 2008 Red Peterbilt
  • 4th: Pete Northrop, 1990 Blue/Grey KW