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Boort Truck Show goes down a treat with 140 rigs on show

The sun was shining in the small Victorian town of Boort last weekend as 140 rigs rolled in for the annual truck show.  

Organiser Heath Saunders told Big Rigs that there was a great mix of trucks on display, from vintage through to brand-new models.  

“There was such a high standard of trucks on the day, the judges had their work cut out for them,” he said.  

“Whiteheads from Mount Gambier brought their latest 909 in full combination with the trailer, which was definitely a stand-out – that won Rig of the Show.

“The Boort Truck Show is a real get-together. There are a lot of trucks we have here that you don’t see in the usual show circuit because they are mainly working trucks.” 

The show has picked up steam since it was launched in 2019. Image: Truckspotting Ararat

Held at the local showgrounds in conjunction with the Boort Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show, Saunders estimates that there were 3,500-4000 people in attendance on Saturday.  

“The sun was shining, with temperatures around the high 20s to mid-30s, and we had a great crowd,” he continued.  

Trucks aside, there was plenty to entertain young and old at the event – from kids’ rides to dog trials and sheep shearing.  

“There’s something for everyone,” Saunders added. “We’re looking forward to coming back next year.”  

This W Model got plenty of attention. Image: Truckspotting Ararat

Saunders, who is a signwriter by trade, said he’s delighted to see how the truck show has grown since its first event in 2019. 

“I actually came up with the idea for the truck show to reinvigorate our local Agriculture and Pastoral Society Show. 

“I thought if we incorporated a truck show it would give it a bit of strength and keep it going.

“We had a couple of years off over Covid, so this was our fourth show.

“It’s really starting to gain some traction and getting a good name for itself.”

Whitehead Mt Gambier impressed the judges with this well-presented cominbation. Image: Truckspotting Ararat

The evening was capped off with live music and a firework display – with attendees also lucky enough to catch the spectacular Aurora Australis lighting up the sky.

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