Tony and Robin Bartels, a husband and wife team from Kahoka, Mo., were named Best of Show winners at the 22nd annual Rotella SuperRigs Truck Beauty Contest
late last month at the Bosselman Travel Center in Grand Island, Neb.
The decision was made after judges reviewed the vehicles of more than 90 working class trucks representing 24 states and three Canadian provinces.
Judges said the Bartels’ orange and white, clean and detailed 1994 Peterbilt 379 with a matching 2002 Fontaine lowboy trailer was a standout champion.
The contest, sponsored by Shell Rotella T heavy duty engine oil, had contestants competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes, plus an opportunity to appear in the 2005 Rotella SuperRigs calendar. Judges scored the rigs on exterior appearance, design, detail and workmanship.
Everyone competing received a complimentary gift package, including a gallon of Shell Rotella T 15W-40 multigrade engine oil, a gallon of Shell Rotella ELC Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze, a tube of Shell RETINAX LC grease, a gallon of SPIRAX HD Gear Oil, a SuperRigs hat and t-shirt, and a Shell Rotella T mini-maglight.
The Winners included:


Best of Show Winner
Tony and Robin Bartels
Kahoka, Mo.
1994 Peterbilt 379

Best of Show 1st Runner-up

Chris Lewis
Jackson, Mo.
1999 Peterbilt 379

Best of Show 2nd Runner-up

Neal Dykman
Butler, Mo.
2000 Peterbilt 379

1st Place Tractor/Trailer

Max Haertling
Poplar Bluff, Mo.
1997 Kenworth W900L

2nd Place Tractor/Trailer

Tod Job
Jefferson City, Mo.
1996 Peterbilt 379

3rd Place Tractor/Trailer

Thomas and Kimberly Turner
Cynthiana, Ky.
1999 Freightliner Classic

1st Place Tractor

Scott Batten
Deer Grove, Ill.
1999 Kenworth W900

2nd Place Tractor

Ryan Avenarius
Dubuque, Iowa
2001 Freightliner Classic XL

3rd Place Tractor

Pat Eileen
Hampton, Minn.
2003 Peterbilt 379

1st Place Classic

Bill Culver
Ratcliff, Ark.
1990 Peterbilt 379

2nd Place Classic

Dan and Zack Kemerling
Wahoo, Neb.
1980 Peterbilt 359

3rd Place Classic

Gabe and Brad Hansen
Griswold, Iowa
1984 Peterbilt 359