32nd Annual Shell SuperRigs Winners
Some of the first trucks lined up for judging on Day 1 of the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition in Concord, N.C., May 15-17, were from Texas-based Lindamood Demolition and Heavy Haul. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
SuperRigs organizers battled rainy weather and a glitch with the judging software on the first day of the event. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Trucks still gleamed in the rain on Day 1 of SuperRigs. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Old-fashioned external air canister is one of the details designed to make this rig look older than it is. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Some truckers braved the rain and tornado warnings to make the first day of SuperRigs.Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Some truckers braved the rain and tornado warnings to make the first day of SuperRigs. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Bill Rethwisch of Tomah, Wis. captured the Best of Show honors with his green and white 2013 Peterbilt 389 during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, May 15-17, 2014. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
Bill Rethwisch of Tomah, Wis. captured Best of Show honors with his green and white 2013 Peterbilt 389, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
Paul Rissler of California, Mo. was awarded Best of Show, second runner up. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
Another view of the Best of Show, second runner up, during the 2014 SuperRigs contest. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
All the winners from the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition in Concord, N.C. Credit: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
Best of Show winners during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Credit: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The nighttime truck parade during the 32nd Annual Shell SuperRigs competition. Credit: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
This truck was built from a glider kit to emulate a classic truck from days gone by. It even has a twin-stick transmission. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Bill Rethwisch's Best of Show winner, waiting in the rain on the first day at SuperRigs 2014. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Austin Ashley from Raleigh, Miss. won Best of Show, first runner up. He also won for Best Chrome and Best Theme. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
Another view of Austin Ashley's Best of Show, first runner up. He also won for Best Chrome and Best Theme. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The nighttime truck parade during the 32nd Annual Shell SuperRigs competition. Credit: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The nighttime truck parade during the 32nd Annual Shell SuperRigs competition. Credit: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt
The truck parade around Charlotte Motor Speedway, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, during the 32nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. Photo: Shell Lubricants/Conrad Schmidt