41st Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck beauty competition

The 41^st anniversary Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is over.

Held June 8-10, 2023, in Gillete, Wyoming, the truck beauty competition was once again a success.

Taking home the big prize, were Truett and Crystal Novosad of College Station, Texas, who won the Best of Show honors with their magnificent 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD as well as the Steve Sturgess Best Theme award for its “Doc Holiday” theme.

For their top rig honors, the Novosad’s were awarded $10,000 from Shell Rotella.

Below, are some of photos of the winning truck and truck owners:

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Mark Aragon from Lasalle, Colorado, won Best of Show first runner-up and $4,000 from Shell Rotella for his 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD called Slammed Distraction. Ben Overton of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was awarded Best of Show second runner-up for his 2020 Kenworth W9B.

Additional highlights included the SuperRigs truck parade through downtown Gillette, truck lights contest and drone light show sponsored by Advance Auto Parts. There was additional entertainment and events throughout the three-day event.

Additional first place winners included:

• Cody Davis from Cokeville, Wyoming, in the Tractor/Trailer Division and Best Lights for his 2022 Kenworth W900L.

• Patrick Lahr from Denison, Iowa in the Tractor Division with a 2022 Peterbilt 389.

• Clyde Green from Cheyenne, Wyoming, won the Classic Division with his 1982 Kenworth W900 A.

Cody Davis also won the People’s Choice Award. The winner was selected virtually with voting taking place online. This year, $1 for every People’s Choice vote tallied Shell Rotella donated to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Owner/operator truckers from across the United States and Canada compete for cash and prizes valued at approximately $25,000. All winners also received a case of Shell Rotella T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend engine oil and MyMilesMatter award points. Twelve drivers were also selected to have their truck featured in the upcoming 2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Calendar.

All of the winning trucks from Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be posted on Shell Rotella Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the week. For more news and photos from the competition or to join the conversation use the hashtag #SuperRigs and #SuperRigs2023.

Complete 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Results:

Best of Show

Truett & Crystal Novosad; College Station, Texas; 2007 Peterbilt 379, $10,000 from Shell Rotella. And a place in the 2024 Rotella SuperRigs Calendar - see photo gallery above
Best of Show 1st Runner Up: Mark Aragon; Lasalle, Colorado; 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, $4,000 from Shell Rotella

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Mark Aragon; Lasalle, Colorado; 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

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Mark Aragon; Lasalle, Colorado; 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

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Mark Aragon; Lasalle, Colorado; 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

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Mark Aragon; Lasalle, Colorado; 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

3. Best of Show 2nd Runner Up: Ben Overton; Winnipeg, MB, Canada; 2020 Kenworth W9B, $2,000 from Shell Rotella.

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Best of Show 2nd Runner Up: Ben Overton; Winnipeg, MB, Canada; 2020 Kenworth W9B. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

Best of Show 2nd Runner Up: Ben Overton; Winnipeg, MB, Canada; 2020 Kenworth W9B. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

Best of Show 2nd Runner Up: Ben Overton; Winnipeg, MB, Canada; 2020 Kenworth W9B. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

Best of Show 2nd Runner Up: Ben Overton; Winnipeg, MB, Canada; 2020 Kenworth W9B. Images via Shell Rotella SuperRigs.

Non-Working/Show Truck

Truett & Crystal Novosad; College Station, Texas; 1984 Peterbilt 359, $250 from Shell Rotella

Classic Division

1st Place: Clyde Green; Cheyenne, Wyoming; 1982 Kenworth W900 A, $1,500 from Shell Rotella
2nd Place: JR Schleuger; Britt, Iowa; 1984 Kenworth W900 B, $1,000 from Shell Rotella
3^rd Place: Daniel & Phyllis Snow; Harrison, Arkansas; 1996 Freightliner Classic XL, $750 from Shell Rotella

Working Truck - Limited Mileage

1^st Place: Dennis Harris; Peshtigo, Wisconsin; 2022 Kenworth W900, $1,500 from Shell Rotella
2^nd Place: Barry Kasdorf; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 2023 Peterbilt 389X, $1,000 from Shell Rotella
3^rd Place: John Fabris; Belle Fourche, South Dakota; 2018 Kenworth T880, $750 from Shell Rotella

Tractor Division

1^st Place: Patrick Lahr; Denison, Iowa; 2022 Peterbilt 389, $1,500 from Shell Rotella
2^nd Place: Truett Novosad; College Station, Texas; 2007 Peterbilt 379, $1,000 from Shell Rotella
3^rd Place: Richard Rukstalis; Morton, Illinois; 2018 Kenworth T680, $750 from Shell Rotella

Tractor/Trailer Division

1^st Place: Cody Davis; Cokeville, Wyoming; 2022 Kenworth W900L; $1,500 from Shell Rotella
2^nd Place: Jake Bast; Shoshone, Idaho; 2001 Peterbilt 379, $1,000 from Shell Rotella
3^rd Place: Nichole Cheek; Rozet, Wyoming; 2008 Peterbilt 389, $750 from Shell Rotella