Trucks that’ll make you go OMG!
LEXINGTON, Va. — The 2004 Pete 379 that claimed overall first prize in the 28th Shell Rotella SuperRigs held at the Lee Hi Travel Plaza here last week will take your breath away.
Check it out on the right. Or for an up close look, click here.
For his efforts, the owner-operator who owns and customizes the rig, Todd Roccapriore of Hebron, Connecticut, also claimed top spot in the best chrome, best interior, best theme, best lights and best engine categories.
He also collects $10,000 and his truck — The Widow Maker — is assured a place in the 2011 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
Roccapriore, along with his wife Beth, designed and fabricated the custom built dark lime green and black truck which includes a modified trailer as well.
The interior is also customized and includes handmade seats, as well as 64 speakers.
Jerry Beaudoin of Southington, Connecticut, won $4,000 for first runner-up for with his black-and-orange 2007 Peterbilt.
All category winners received a case of Shell Rotella T Triple Protection and a Lee Hi Travel Plaza prize package.
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