10-4 Magazine November 2021

56 10-4 Magazine / November 2021 was Lyndon Troyer’s white and blue A-model KW, hooked to a matching set of painted high cube MAC pneumatic trailers. I have to say, all those Troyer boys really know how to ride in style. At 3:00 PM on Saturday, as the show began to wind down, a raffle was held in the Schott Parts & Accessories tent next to ours. My wife really wanted an American-themed corn hole game that was part of the raffle, so she gave me fifty bucks to donate for tickets and I proceeded to “stuff” the ballot. Guess what... we won! I never win anything, so I was pretty excited. All told they raffled off about 25-30 items – from shop lights to coolers to polish kits – and raised $1,500 for Liberty House, a child abuse assessment center in Salem, OR that provides special services in a safe and child-friendly environment. Once the raffle was finished, the folks at Schott handed out some awards. Although this is not a “judged” type of show, they do give a couple trophies out for the light show, and a few People’s Choice awards for best bobtails and combos. For the “Night Glow” display, 1st place went to John Moberg and 2nd place was awarded to Mark McLeroy. In the “Best Bobtail” category, 1st place went to Brandon Davis, while 2nd place was given to Johnny Blair. And in the “Best Combo” class, 1st place went to our buddy Norm Butler, and 2nd place was awarded to Brandon with Chuck Bracelin Trucking. Our congratulations go out to all the winners! Every event needs good sponsors to survive, and the Brooks Truck Show is no different. This year’s sponsors were Schott Parts & Accessories, Walsh Trucking, Peterson International Trucks, Jackson Group Peterbilt/GMC, McCoy Freightliner, and we at 10-4 Magazine. Thank you to all of the show’s sponsors and supporters – we are proud to be part of this elite group of companies. Once the raffle was over and the awards were handed out, the place started clearing out fast (as it always does). We had a great time hanging out with our friends in the PNW and seeing all the amazing equipment – both old and new – that rolls around up there. After a photo shoot the following day with Gus Hulstein and his family (featured on the cover this month), we headed home on Monday. But, as always, we can’t wait until next year when we get to head up north and do it all over again! n