Known as the US ‘Cowboy State’, Wyoming attracted the biggest and best rigs from nearby, interstate and Canada to the Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Beauty Contest
The small city of Gillette in the US state of Wyoming was the venue for the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Beauty Contest. And, by Australian standards, the rigs were big … and bigger!
Regarded as the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks, hard working owner-operator truckers from across the United States and Canada competed for more than $US25,000 ($37,266) in cash and prizes. In addition, 12 drivers were selected to have their trucks featured in the 2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar. It’s worth noting that there is no fee to enter SuperRigs and the weekend is designed to be fun for the whole family.
Shell Rotella SuperRigs competitors compete for 24 awards including Best Chrome, Best Lights, and of course, Best of Show. Events are still being planned for the 41st celebration, leveraging the unique activities that Gillette has to offer.
Among the June 8–10 weekend highlights were the truck parade, contestant dinner, truck lights competition, fireworks and live music.
Truett and Crystal Novosad, who drove up from College Station, Texas made the trip worthwhile by picking up the Best of Show award, which came with the cheque for $US10,000 ($15,000).