For 31 years, the Truckin\u2019 For Kids Charity Show & Drags has not only raised a lot of money for kids in need, but it has also given those of us who live in and around Southern California a good excuse to get together and have some truck show fun. And this year was no different. With perfect weather, plenty of cool west coast rides, exciting racing action and a parking lot full of friends, this show was once again, as their slogan goes, a good time for a great cause!<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n
Held at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, CA on September 24-25, this 31st annual event has been produced by Frank & Dianna Pangburn and their tireless volunteer crew for decades. Over the years, they have raised more than half a million dollars for various children\u2019s charities. This year, even with the number of trucks and attendees down a bit, the show was still able to raise almost $6,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Oak Knoll Kinderhaus Montessori School in Pasadena, CA.<\/p>\n
The show started on Saturday afternoon as several trucks arrived early to get setup, most of the vendors put up their displays, and all of the last-minute details were finalized. As the day came to a close, everyone who had arrived early were invited to cross the parking lot and watch the stock car races for free. Before the races began, several trucks paraded around the track with their lights on to be judged by the crowd.<\/p>\n
Sunday morning came fast, and so did the crowds. With a full day of events planned, there was no time to waste. The judges went right to work, judging the 150+ trucks in the Show & Shine competition, and then the working contests (which included various backing events and a transfer dump competition) began. Along with the regular TFK Show & Shine contest, the folks from Pride & Polish were also on-hand, judging trucks for their own awards and for spots in their National Championship Series (see a complete list of their winners on our website). John Silva and Yamko were the big winners for their contest, along with several top awards going to Golden State Foods, Gardner Trucking, Albert Guzman, Arrowhead Water and Mike Green.<\/p>\n
Around 11:00 the crowds began to gather in the grandstands. Shortly thereafter, the drag racing events started. With several classes of big rigs and pickups, as well as a bunch of Jr. Dragster races, the action was hot and heavy. When the smoke cleared, once again, Pat Kyle took top honors in the Super Drag Truck class.<\/p>\n
In the 10-4 Magazine booth, we introduced our latest t-shirt design (with a classic Route 66 theme) and handed out a lot of free magazines. We also got to meet a dedicated young man that came by our booth to show off his 10-4 tattoo! As usual, our booth was a great place for people to hang out, relax, talk and have a cold one.<\/p>\n
During the awards ceremony, names like James Davis, Stephen Ashburn, Bob Doyle and John Silva, along with companies like Yamko, GSF and Arrowhead were heard quite a bit. Tommy Sierras of DeBoer & Sons and their cattle-hauling Pete earned the coveted People\u2019s Choice award, while the entire Maggini Family, in honor of Felix Maggini, was given the Sponsor\u2019s Choice trophy by all of us at 10-4 Magazine. It was also nice to see Ken Weiland\u2019s old Kenworth, which was featured way back on our April 1999 cover, at the show. But the big winner was Jeremy Smith. Jeremy brought down Tyler Picknell\u2019s green 2006 Peterbilt and matching 2007 Wilson Step Deck from Roseburg, Oregon and ended up winning the big Best of Show trophy. Needless to say, he was pretty surprised and excited!<\/p>\n
After the show ended, we got together with a large group of friends and enjoyed some fun times at the hotel bar and then a very late (and loud) dinner. These are the times we cherish the most – the times when we really get to just relax with our friends and have a good time. Our thanks to everyone who participated in this event or helped put it all together. As always, it brought out the best of the west and truly was \u201ca good time for a great cause\u201d once again!<\/p>\n
SATURDAY NIGHT \u201cLIGHT THE LOT\u201d WINNERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n COMBINATION:<\/strong> Stephen Ashburn \u2013 Ashburn Auto Transport WORKING CONTEST WINNERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 3-AXLE CLOSED BODY BACKING:<\/strong> Joseph Chaves \u2013 Veramontes Express DRAG RACING WINNERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n JR. DRAGSTERS:<\/strong> Tierney Diaz, Savanna Hall, Kylan Dennis & Adrianna SHOW & SHINE WINNERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n PROFESSIONAL SHOW TRUCK:<\/strong> Alberto Caballero \u2013 Betuco Trucking SPECIALTY TROPHIES<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n LONGEST TOW:<\/strong> Geoff Morris \u2013 Liberty Linehaul West (Ontario, Canada) PRIDE & POLISH TRUCK BEAUTY CONTEST WINNERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n WORKING BOBTAIL:<\/strong> 1st Armando Burguan\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2009 Black Cherry Peterbilt 389; 2nd Tony Lewis\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2010 White International ProStar; 3rd James Davis\/JDT \u2013 1993 Black & Orange Peterbilt 379.<\/p>\n WORKING BOBTAIL (COMPANY TRUCK):<\/strong> 1st Steve Arvidson\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2011 White & Black Peterbilt 386; 2nd Randy Reza\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2011 White Peterbilt 386; 3rd Juan M. Perez\/Liberty Line Haul West \u2013 2004 Burgundy Kenworth T800.<\/p>\n WORKING BOBTAIL (SPECIALIZED):<\/strong> 1st Bryan Brown\/Matt Dunlop \u2013 1998 Gray Peterbilt 379; 2nd John Lagomarsino \u2013 1994 Gray Peterbilt 377 Wrecker; 3rd Danny Monteiro\/Duarte\u2019s Towing \u2013 1974 White Kenworth W900L.<\/p>\n ANTIQUE (BOBTAIL):<\/strong> 1st Armin McKee\/McKee Tractor Service \u2013 1948 Yellow & White GMC 950; 2nd Steve Merritt \u2013 1966 Black & Yellow Kenworth 921A; 3rd Oscar & Henry Velasquez \u2013 1961 Black Kenworth.<\/p>\n LIMITED MILEAGE (BOBTAIL):<\/strong> 1st John Gonzales\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2009 Black Cherry Peterbilt 388; 2nd Roger Ghidelli\/Maggini & Son Trucking \u2013 1962 Yellow & Green Peterbilt; 3rd Shaun Barney\/PDI \u2013 2002 Black Peterbilt 379.<\/p>\n WORKING COMBO (2007 & OLDER):<\/strong> 1st Mike Salcido\/Arrowhead Water \u2013 2007 Red Freightliner Columbia & 1991 Brenner Tanker; 2nd Brandon S. McDaniel\/James Davis \u2013 1994 Lime Green Peterbilt 379 & 2007 Wilson; 3rd Vince Jenkins\/After Midnight Trucking \u2013 2007 Blue & Black Peterbilt 379 WORKING COMBO (2010 & NEWER):<\/strong> 1st Juan Henriquez\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2010 Black Cherry Peterbilt 388 & 2004 Hyundai Container Hauler; 2nd Albert Guzman\/Guzman Express \u2013 2011 Gray & Yellow Peterbilt 389 & 2007 Fontaine; 3rd Max Frener\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2011 White Peterbilt 386 & 2008 Utility Reefer.<\/p>\n WORKING COMBO (COMPANY TRUCK):<\/strong> 1st Larry Gonzales\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2010 White Peterbilt 386 & 2008 Utility Reefer; 2nd Maston Harris\/Liberty Line Haul West \u2013 2003 Red Berry Kenworth W900L & 2009 Great Dane Van; 3rd Steve Beatie\/Godfrey Trucking \u2013 2007 Silver & Purple Kenworth W900L & 2007 Great Dane Van.<\/p>\n WORKING COMBO (SPECIALIZED):<\/strong> 1st Mike Green \u2013 2009 Orchid Peterbilt 389 & 2002 Talbert; 2nd Jerad Wittwer\/PDI \u2013 2006 Blue Peterbilt 379 & 2000 Landoll; 3rd Stephen Ashburn\/Ashburn Auto Transport \u2013 2005 Blue Flamed Peterbilt 379 & 2006 Boydstun Car Carrier.<\/p>\n WORKING COMBO (DOUBLE FLATBED):<\/strong> 1st Mike Arzola\/Gardner Trucking \u2013 1995 White Freightliner Cabover & Double Hay Hauler; 2nd Dennis McCluskey\/Felix Maggini Trucking \u2013 1992 Yellow & Green Peterbilt Cabover & Utility Double Hay Trailers; 3rd Hector Santos \u2013 1999 Blue & White Peterbilt 379 & Utility Double Flatbed.<\/p>\n LIMITED MILEAGE (COMBO):<\/strong> 1st John Silva\/Silva Hay \u2013 2000 Red Peterbilt 379 & 1990 Utility Double Flatbeds; 2nd Jeremy Smith\/Tyler Picknell \u2013 2006 Green Peterbilt 379 & 2007 Wilson Stepdeck; 3rd Bob Doyle\/Golden Bear Marketing \u2013 2000 Brown Peterbilt 379 & 2000 Weld-It Double Tanker.<\/p>\n ENGINE:<\/strong> 1st Albert Guzman\/Guzman Express \u2013 2011 Gray & Yellow Peterbilt 389 & 2007 Fontaine; 2nd Juan Henriquez\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2010 Black Cherry Peterbilt 388 & 2004 Hyundai Container Hauler; 3rd Larry Gonzales\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2010 White Peterbilt 386 & 2008 Utility Reefer.<\/p>\n INTERIOR (CAB ONLY):<\/strong> 1st Stephen Ashburn\/Ashburn Auto Transport \u2013 2005 Blue Flamed Peterbilt 379 & 2006 Boydstun Car Carrier; 2nd Juan Henriquez\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2010 Black Cherry Peterbilt 388 & 2004 Hyundai Container Hauler; 3rd Mike Salcido\/Arrowhead Water \u2013 2007 Red Freightliner Columbia & 1991 Brenner Tanker.<\/p>\n INTERIOR (OEM SLEEPER):<\/strong> 1st Armando Burguan\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2009 Black Cherry Peterbilt 389; 2nd James Davis\/JDT \u2013 1993 Black & Orange Peterbilt 379.<\/p>\n PAINT (BOBTAIL):<\/strong> 1st Armando Burguan\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2009 Black Cherry Peterbilt 389; 2nd John Lagomarsino \u2013 1994 Gray Peterbilt 377 Wrecker; 3rd James Davis\/JDT \u2013 1993 Black & Orange Peterbilt 379.<\/p>\n PAINT (COMBO):<\/strong> 1st Albert Guzman\/Guzman Express \u2013 2011 Gray & Yellow Peterbilt 389 & 2007 Fontaine; 2nd Juan Henriquez\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2010 Black Cherry Peterbilt 388 & 2004 Hyundai Container Hauler; 3rd Stephen Ashburn\/Ashburn Auto Transport \u2013 2005 Blue Flamed Peterbilt 379 & 2006 Boydstun Car Carrier.<\/p>\n LIGHTS (BOBTAIL):<\/strong> 1st Tony Lewis\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2010 White International ProStar; 2nd Steve Arvidson\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2011 White & Black Peterbilt 386; 3rd (tie): Armando Burguan\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2009 Black Cherry Peterbilt 389 AND Randy Reza\/Golden State Foods \u2013 2011 White Peterbilt 386.<\/p>\n LIGHTS (COMBO):<\/strong> 1st Mike Green \u2013 2009 Orchid Peterbilt 389 & 2002 Talbert; 2nd Stephen Ashburn\/Ashburn Auto Transport \u2013 2005 Blue Flamed Peterbilt 379 & 2006 Boydstun Car Carrier; 3rd Vince Jenkins\/After Midnight Trucking \u2013 2007 Blue & Black Peterbilt 379.<\/p>\n BEST OF SHOW WORKING BOBTAIL:<\/strong> Armando Burguan\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2009 Black Cherry Peterbilt 389.<\/p>\n BEST OF SHOW WORKING COMBO:<\/strong> Juan Henriquez\/Yamko Truck Lines \u2013 2010 Black Cherry Peterbilt 388 & 2004 Hyundai Container Hauler.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For 31 years, the Truckin\u2019 For Kids Charity Show & Drags has not only raised a lot of money for kids in need, but it has also given those of us who live in and around Southern California a good excuse to get together and have some truck show fun. 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\nBOBTAIL:<\/strong> John Gonzales \u2013 Yamko Truck Lines
\nANTIQUE:<\/strong> David Bryson \u2013 Perris Valley Transport<\/p>\n
\n3-AXLE 45\u2019 FLATBED BACKING:<\/strong> Gary Stivenga \u2013 McKeon Trucking
\nTRUCK & TRAILER BACKING:<\/strong> Johnny Juarez \u2013 D & M Hay
\nTRUCK & PUP BACKING: <\/strong>Mark Tarascou \u2013 Tarascou Trucking
\nTRANSFER DUMP CONTEST:<\/strong> Mark Tarascou \u2013 Tarascou Trucking<\/p>\n
\nPICKUPS & SUVS (WITH SLICKS):<\/strong> Larry Sayeg
\nPICKUPS & SUVS (WITH STREET TIRES):<\/strong> Edgar Reyes
\nDIESEL-POWERED PICKUPS: <\/strong>Steve Price
\nBRACKET DRAG RACE FOR ALL BIG RIGS:<\/strong> Armin McKee
\nSUPER DRAG TRUCKS:<\/strong> Pat Kyle<\/p>\n
\n3-AXLE CONV (2008-2011): <\/strong>John Gonzalez \u2013 Yamko Truck Lines
\n3-AXLE CONV (2003-2007):<\/strong> Stephen Ashburn \u2013 Ashburn Auto Trans.
\n3-AXLE CONV (1996-2002):<\/strong> Tad Hamilton \u2013 TTL\/Mayflower
\n3-AXLE CONV (1987-1995):<\/strong> James Davis \u2013 JDT Trucking
\n2-AXLE CONV (2008-2011):<\/strong> Mike Puppi \u2013 D & M Hay
\n2-AXLE CONV (2003-2007):<\/strong> Adrian Gonzales Jr. \u2013 Gardner Trucking
\n2-AXLE CONV (1987-2002):<\/strong> John Silva \u2013 Silva Hay
\n3-AXLE COE (1987-2011):<\/strong> Dennis McCluskey \u2013 Felix Maggini Trucking
\n2-AXLE COE (1987-2011):<\/strong> Mike Arzola \u2013 Gardner Trucking
\nANTIQUE (1966-1986):<\/strong> Travis Owen \u2013 Bernard\u2019s Pampered Meats
\nANTIQUE (1946-1965):<\/strong> Roger Ghidelli \u2013 Maggini Trucking
\nNON-WORKING ANTIQUE:<\/strong> Ruben Cendejas \u2013 Arrowhead Water
\nLOCAL DELIVERY (UNDER 50K MI. YEAR):<\/strong> Bob Doyle \u2013 Golden Bear
\nDUMP TRUCK: <\/strong>Ozzie Arroyo \u2013 Ozzies Trucking
\nDUMP TRUCK & PUP:<\/strong> Moses \u2013 Tarascou Trucking
\nWRECKER\/TILT ROLLBACK:<\/strong> Ruben Cendejas \u2013 Arrowhead Water
\nSERVICE TRUCK:<\/strong> John Murray II \u2013 M & J Transport
\nSPECIALTY RIG:<\/strong> John Lagomarsino \u2013 Lagomarsino
\nHOBBY TRUCK:<\/strong> Jake Blackwell \u2013 Extinguisher Racing
\nSMALL FLEET:<\/strong> Yamko Truck Lines
\nLARGE FLEET:<\/strong> Gardner Trucking
\nROCKWOOD INTERIOR:<\/strong> Armando Burguan \u2013 Yamko Truck Lines
\nSPECIALTY TRAILER: <\/strong>Tommy Sierras \u2013 DeBoer & Sons Trucking
\nFLATBED:<\/strong> Brandon McDaniel \u2013 First Class
\nHEAVY EQUIP\/LOW BED:<\/strong> Bryan Baichtal \u2013 B & I Equipment Rental
\nCAR CARRIER:<\/strong> Stephen Ashburn \u2013 Ashburn Auto Transport
\nEND DUMP:<\/strong> Jimmy DeLeon \u2013 American Wrecking
\nTRANSFER DUMP:<\/strong> Rich Gallardo \u2013 Rock It Transport
\nSTEEL TANKER:<\/strong> Michael Himba \u2013 Art Bousema Construction
\nALUMINUM TANKER:<\/strong> Bob Doyle \u2013 Golden Bear
\nOVER THE ROAD TRUCK:<\/strong> Kris Gaare \u2013 Kriss Trucking<\/p>\n
\nUGLIEST TRUCK:<\/strong> Disher
\nBEST REACTION TIME:<\/strong> Steve Price
\nQUICKEST TRUCK:<\/strong> Keith Pounds \u2013 Central Valley Transport
\nQUICKEST PICKUP:<\/strong> Larry Sayeg
\nBEST ENGINE:<\/strong> John Silva \u2013 Silva Hay
\nBEST INTERIOR: <\/strong>Stephen Ashburn \u2013 Ashburn Auto Transport
\nBEST KENWORTH:<\/strong> Bob Keffer \u2013 Ownby Trucking
\nBEST FREIGHTLINER:<\/strong> Mark Pounds \u2013 Central Valley Transport
\nBEST PETERBILT:<\/strong> Jerry Salinas
\nBEST INTERNATIONAL:<\/strong> Tony Lewis \u2013 Golden State Foods
\nKING OF THE HILL: <\/strong>Jake Blackwell and his Monster Fire Truck
\nSPONSOR\u2019S CHOICE (10-4 Magazine):<\/strong> The Maggini Family (in Memory of Felix)
\nPEOPLE\u2019S CHOICE:<\/strong> Tommy Sierras \u2013 DeBoer & Sons Trucking
\nBEST OF SHOW:<\/strong> Jeremy Smith \u2013 Showing Tyler Picknell\u2019s Truck<\/p>\n
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