Unfortunately, the weather wasn‘t on the side of the Nelson Truck Show organisers. However, local truckers and the public turned out in support of Stoke School‘s annual fundraiser.

Photo: Prizewinners in both the Drivers‘ and People‘s Choice categories were Kevin Smith‘s Peterbilt 379 and Brendan Ward‘s Kenworth W900L. Both trucks began their lives on the US interstate before coming to New Zealand.

Unseasonal spring weather in mid-November saw a minor decrease in both entrants and visitors to the show. A fundraiser for the Stoke School PTA, the event attracted about 1100 people who enjoyed a display of 54 trucks from around the district, along with a number of trade stands and the very popular market. Mel Roberts, on behalf of the PTA, said just over $5000 was raised. She wished to convey great thanks to the companies and drivers who put in a huge effort to be part of the show and supported the fundraiser despite the windy, wet weather. A number of factors come into the running of a successful truck show, including sponsorship. The Stoke School PTA wishes to express its appreciation to: Southpac Trucks, CVC Nelson, Patchell Group, Don Laurie (CrediFlex, Nelson), Wadsco Trucks, Ramcar and the Speight‘s Ale House for providing prizes, as well as to TMC Trailers and the Patchell Group for sponsoring trophies.

Photo: Borlase Transport‘s contingent of four DAF CF85s, a Western Star 4884FXC, and a Volvo FH16-700.

Photo: Willie Simpson‘s Tasman Towing Mack Super Liner won second place in the People‘s Choice category.

Photo: Waimea Heavy Haulage assembled an attention-grabbing ‘stack‘ of Kenworth low loaders. It won the Drivers‘ Choice award.

Photo: A quartet of Internationals with models spanning over two decades was popular with many visitors.

Photo: Stuart Drummond Transport‘s well-presented Freightliner Argosy leaving the Richmond Park Showgrounds under gloomy skies.

Photo: Hailing from nearby Brightwater was show regular AC Palmer & Sons with this DAF CF85-510, driven by Allan Frew.

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