PKY Truck Beauty Championship

The annual Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Championship kicks off the show season with 100 entries 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 show in Lot "J" on the west side of the complex (behind the West Wing).


The 2011 registration form has not yet been published but will be made available here by January 1, 2011.

2010 Winners

Thanks to all the show competitors and sponsors: 10-4 Magazine, 4 State Trucks-Chrome Shop Mafia, Arvin Meritor, 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, Ambest-Boss Shops, Stertil-Koni, Chevron Delo, Optima Battery.

Media Partners: Movin' Out, Downtime, Independent Contractors, ITJ, Large Car Magazine, OTR Sportsman, Roadworx Magazine, Trucker's Connection, The Trucker, Truck Job Seekers, Trucking 2000, Truckerdriver.com, Women/Teams.

BEST OF SHOW WORKING BOBTAIL ­ Owned and Shown by Shelly and Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner Classic XL "The Legend of the Black Pearl"

BEST OF SHOW WORKING COMBO ­ Owned by Todd & Beth Roccapriore, Shown by Dennis Chupron, 2004 Green/Black Peterbilt 379 with 2010 40' Mac Trailer "Widow Maker"

BEST LIMITED MILEAGE BOBTAIL - Owned and Shown by Doug Flegal, 1985 Black Kenworth W900B

BEST LIMITED MILEAGE COMBO - Owned by Wolfe Motor Lines, Shown by Cecil H. Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt 379 with 2010 Bottom Dump "Ol' Skool"

PEOPLE'S CHOICE ­ Owned and Shown by Jonathan Eilen, 2010 Black/Orange 2010 Peterbilt 389 with 2008 Mac Round Tube trailer "Iron Afflicted"

JAKE EILEN ANNUAL MEMORIAL AWARD - Billy Baker, 1949 Red/White Kenworth Bull Nose with 48' 1999 Utility Reefer

ROADWORKS BEST USE OF CHROME: Bobtail - Paul Saline, 2009 Red/White Kenworth W900L "Satis Faction";Combo - Cliff King, Castle Rock Transportation, 2007 Gold Peterbilt 386 with 2006 Wabash dry Van trailer.

TRUCK RODZ BEST THEME ­ Kevin Vierkant, Rock on Enterprises, 1999 Green Peterbilt 379 with John Deere Theme "John Deere"

FIRESTONE'S MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCE CAB ­ Travis D. Lyon, 1987 Black Lilac & Wild Orchid

ARVIN MERITOR CLEANEST UNDERCARRIAGE -Bobtail- Issac Aguilar, 1992 Burgundy Peterbilt 379 "Still Deliriouz"; Combo - Dennis Chupron, 2004 Green/Black Peterbilt 379 with 2010 40' Mac Trailer "Widow Maker"


Classes:
  • Working Bobtail 2001 & Newer:
    • 1st Bryan Lundberg, 2005 Black Kenworth W900L "DIABLO"
    • 2nd-Anthony R. Cunningham, 2009 Orange Freightliner Cascadia "Ride of Pride"
    • 3rd: Michael Van Ness, 2004 Red/White/Blue Peterbilt 379 "Lucky One"
  • Working Bobtail 2000 & Older:
    • 1st: Shelly & Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner Classic XL "Legend of the Black Pearl"
    • 2nd: J. D. Miles, 1998 Black Peterbilt 379 "Untouchable"
    • 3rd: Louis Esposito, 2000 White Freightliner Century "911 Tribute Truck"
  • Bobtail New Truck:
    • 1st: Justin Fette, Eilen & Sons Trucking, 2010 White/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Just Passin Thru in Class"
    • 2nd: Jim Perrie, 2009 White Peterbilt 389
  • First Show Bobtail:
    • 1st: Jack Krueger, 1994 Orange Kenworth W900L
    • 2nd: Clarion County Career Center, 1995 Blue/Silver Peterbilt 379 "Class Act"
    • 3rd: Sam Kholi, 1999 Kenworth W900 with Chameleon Paint
  • Antique Bobtail:
    • 1st: Don Doverspike, 1980 Black/White Kenworth W900A"Certified Pride"
    • 2nd: Clarion County Career Center, 1985 Gray/Maroon/Black Marmon Conventional "Marmon"
    • 3rd: R. W. Hoskins, 1968 Red Peterbilt 358 "LIL Red"
  • Specialized Bobtail:
    • 1st: Lynn & Shelly Baxter, Magary Trucking, 2006 White Freightliner M2112 Straight Truck
    • 2nd: Chad Mills, 2007 Freightliner M2, Show/Test Support, "Showtime"
    • 3rd: Brad Sweet & Dalton Stebbins, 1999 Red Peterbilt 378 Semi Tow Truck "Task Master"
  • Working Combo:
    • 1st: John Silva, 2000 Red Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood "Silva Hay" with 1990 Utility Semi & Pull Trailers
    • 2nd: Cliff King, 2007 Gold Peterbilt 386 with 53' 2006 Wabash Dry Van
    • 3rd: Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack Super Liner "Thumper," with 48' 2006 Great Dane Reefer
  • Company Combo:
    • 1st: Phillip Clayton, 2005 Red Effect Peterbilt 379 "Nitro Express" with 48' 2007 Super Seal Great Dane Trailer
    • 2nd: Rick Crenshaw, 1999 Grey Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood "Swagger" with 1989 48' Great Dane Van
  • Combo New under 75,000 Miles:
    • 1st: Brian Dabney, 2010 Orange/White/Green Kenworth W900L with 40' 2005 Mac Dump
    • 2nd: Todd Landoll, 2010 Black Peterbilt 389 with 2010 53' 400 series Landoll Trailer
  • First Show Combo:
    • 1st: Jose Betancourt, 1995 Green Peterbilt 379 with 48' 2004 Great Dane Spread Axle Trailer
    • 2nd: Wayne Nagel, 2010 Red Kenworth T-660, "Cash Flow" with 44' 2010 LBT-Gas Trailer
  • Specialized Combo:
    • 1st: Dennis Chupron, Clean Slate Environmental, 2004 Green/Black Peterbilt 379 Extended "Widow Maker" with 40' 2010 Mac Dump
    • 2nd: Jonathan Eilen, Eilen Trucking, 2010 Black/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Iron Afflicted," with 40' 2008 Mac Round Tube Dump Trailer
    • 3rd: Hank Hall, Hall's Trucking of Texas, 2004 Black/Silver Peterbilt 379 "Vamones" with 38' Clement End Dump
  • Combo Antique:
    • 1st: David Ratcliff, 1970 Blue/White Peterbilt 359 "Ol Blue," with 1979 42' Great Dane Reefer
    • 2nd: Billy Baker, 1949 Red/White Kenworth Bull Nose with 48' 1999 Utility Reefer
    • 3rd: Bob Mitchell, 1972 Black Peterbilt 359 with 40' 1969 Great Dane Reefer
  • Limited Mileage Bobtail:
    • 2nd: Issac Aguilar, 1992 Burgundy Peterbilt 379 "Still Deliriouz"
    • 3rd: Travis D. Lyon, 1987 Black Lilac & Wild Orchid Kenworth K100E "Motot Master"
    • 4th: Michael Leonard, 2004 Black Peterbilt 379X (first assembled 379X) "Sabor Logistics"
    • 5th: Dean Bugg, 1984 Pearl White/Green Peterbilt 359 "Lown Long"
  • Limited Mileage Combo:
    • 2nd: Pete Northrop, 1990 Blue/Grey Kenworth K100 "Silent Angel" with 2010 45' Walker Tanker
  • Chevron Delo Best Limited Mileage Engine:
    • Bobtail: Doug Flegal, 1985 Black Kenworth W900B
    • Combo: Cecil H. Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt 379 with 2010 Bottom Dump "Ol' Skool"
  • Best Limited Mileage Interior:
    • Bobtail: Doug Flegal, 1985 Black Kenworth W900B
    • Combo-Cecil H. Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt 379 with 2010 Bottom Dump "Ol' Skool"
  • Best Limited Mileage Paint:
    • Bobtail: Doug Flegal, 1985 Black Kenworth W900B
    • Combo: Cecil H. Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt 379 with 2010 Bottom Dump "Ol' Skool"
  • Best Limited Mileage Lights:
    • Bobtail: Dean Bugg, 1984 Pearl White/Green Peterbilt 359 "Lown Long"
    • Combo: Cecil H. Wolfe, 2007 White/Green Peterbilt 379 with 2010 Bottom Dump "Ol' Skool"
  • Interior Cab Only:
    • 1st: Jonathan Eilen, Eilen Trucking, 2010 Black/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Iron Afflicted", with 40' 2008 Mac Round Tube Dump Trailer
    • 2nd: Justin Fette, Eilen & Sons Trucking, 2010 White/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Just Passin Thru in Class"
    • 3rd: Paul Saline, 2009 Red/White Kenworth W900L "SatisFaction"
  • Interior OEM Sleeper & Cab:
    • 1st: Shelly & Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner Classic XL "Legend of the Black Pearl"
    • 2nd: Matthew McCord, 2007 Orange/White Peterbilt 379 Extended
    • 3rd: Brian Dabney, 2010 Orange/White/Green Kenworth W900L with 40' 2005 Mac Dump
  • Interior Custom Aftermarket Sleeper:
    • 1st: Cliff King, 2007 Gold Peterbilt 386 with 53' 2006 Wabash Dry Van
    • 2nd: Lynn & Shelly Baxter, Magary Trucking, 2006 White Freightliner M2112 Straight Truck
    • 3rd-Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack Super Liner "Thumper," with 48' 2006 Great Dane Reefer
  • Chevron Delo Working Truck Engine:
    • 1st: Jonathan Eilen, Eilen Trucking, 2010 Black/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Iron Afflicted," with 40' 2008 Mac Round Tube Dump Trailer
    • 2nd: Dennis Chupron, Clean Slate Environmental, 2004 Green/Black Peterbilt 379 Extended "Widow Maker," with 40' 2010 Mac Dump
    • 3rd: Justin Fette, Eilen & Sons Trucking, 2010 White/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Just Passin Thru in Class"
  • Bobtail Custom Paint & Graphic or Murals:
    • 1st: Justin Fette, Eilen & Sons Trucking, 2010 White/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Just Passin Thru in Class"
    • 2nd: Shelly & Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner Classic XL "Legend of the Black Pearl"
    • 3rd: Paul Saline, 2009 Red/White Kenworth W900L "SatisFaction"
  • Combo Custom Paint & Graphic or Murals:
    • 1st: Jonathan Eilen, Eilen Trucking, 2010 Black/Orange Peterbilt 389 "Iron Afflicted,"with 40' 2008 Mac Round Tube Dump Trailer
    • 2nd: Hank Hall, Hall's Trucking of Texas, 2004 Black/Silver Peterbilt 379 "Vamones" with 38' Clement End Dump
    • 3rd: Dennis Chupron, Clean Slate Environmental, 2004 Green/Black Peterbilt 379 Extended "Widow Maker," with 40' 2010 Mac Dump
  • Bobtail Lights:
    • 1st: Shelly & Bob Brinker, 2000 Muraled Freightliner Classic XL "Legend of the Black Pearl"
    • 2nd: Bill & Marie Sandvik, 2005 Tan/Red Peterbilt 379
    • 3rd: Lynn & Shelly Baxter, Magary Trucking, 2006 White Freightliner M2112 Straight Truck
  • Combo Lights:
    • 1st Dennis Chupron, Clean Slate Environmental, 2004 Green/Black Peterbilt 379 Extended "Widow Maker," with 40' 2010 Mac Dump
    • 2nd: Bob Mitchell, 1972 Black Peterbilt 359 with 40' 1969 Great Dane Reefer
    • 3rd: Jerry Kissinger, 1991 Burnt Orange Mack Super Liner "Thumper," with 48' 2006 Great Dane Reefer

Show Dates & Hours

March 31st, 2011
Thursday VIP 10AM - 1PM
General 1PM - 6PM
April 1st, 2011
Friday 10AM - 6PM
April 2nd, 2011
Saturday 9AM - 4PM