If you like a big, good looking truck then the tenth Casino Truck Show being held on the 5 August is where you will want to be. In preparation for the big event registrations are now open to enter your truck in the 2023 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show.
From Best Historic and Best Restoration truck categories to Best Rig in a range of categories there are plenty of ways to get your truck on display. While they are not expecting any electric trucks this year, if you have one then there are plenty of categories to participate in. Entries can be made online at casinotruckshow.com.au or by registering on the day from 6am at the Casino industrial estate.
The 2023 NCP Casino Truck Show will start at 10am with the Legendary Highway Lights truck parade. Following will be a fabulous family fun day, including live entertainment children’s amusement rides, food, and beverage vendors, and much more.
80+ winners
Trophies sponsored by the Brown & Hurley Group will be presented to more than 80 winners and placegetters in 16 categories.
The premier award for the show, the Tiny Lollback Rig of the Show, comes with $1000 in prizemoney along with some unique, one-off 6061 Billet goodies, crafted by Monkey Spunk Fabrications, as well as the towering Rig of the Show trophy and the winner’s name etched on the plaque.
The TTSC Group exclusive Top Five Judged Elite Series awards each winner $500, and the Dawson’s Haulage Best Fleet Series offers $800 for first place, $600 for second and $400 for third.
Truckwriters and MasterArt Designs have teamed up to support the Best Paint trophies, while the Royans Group has come on board to deliver the Industry Pride and Passion awards – a new category for 2023.
‘Event Ambassador Jon Kelly, from Heavy Haulage Assets, will set the wow factor with an elaborate display of trucks. Jon has been attending the Truck Show since its inception; his support and promotion has been immeasurable to say the least,’ said a spokesperson.
‘There will be plenty to keep the crowd entertained with the exciting Country Mud band rocking out the tunes throughout the day, sponsored by Robuk Engineering, which also sponsors one of our new categories for 2023, the Robuk Randoms.
‘With just a month to go, this is the chance for individuals and companies to play a central role in the greatest truck show in the southern hemisphere and be part of its huge 10th-anniversary celebration.’
Other entertainment will include the Tyrepower Airtime FMX show, featuring some of Australia’s top freestyle motocross riders, the Wildlife Twins will be entertaining young and old alike with their unique show, while balloon artists, face-painters, clowns and stilt walkers will provide all-day entertainment.
‘Bring the entire family along to the Casino Truck Show’s 10th-anniversary celebration and be part of making one of Australia’s leading truck shows bigger and better,’ said the spokesperson.
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