The American Truck Show Circuit (ATSC) hosted the third stop of its National Championship Series and Wash and Show on September 14-16 at Arrowhead Stadium. A selection of local and out-of-state trucks came out as ATSC hosted a stop of its series in Kansas City for the first time. The iconic venue served as an epic backdrop for the event and allowed for some unique competitor perks. And, due to the size of the venue, trucks were able to park with plenty of space around them, making it easy to appreciate and capture all the dedication and custom work parked out on the lot.
A few of the standout rides present included Always Haulin’s white and orange “Dreamsickle” 2007 Peterbilt 379, Robbie Basse’s “Baby Blue” 2016 Kenworth W900L, J & L Contracting’s red and white “Never Satisfied” 2008 Kenworth W900L, and Brian Dreher’s orange and purple 2016 Peterbilt 389 combo. Friday night, Dynaflex Products hosted a BBQ buffet dinner where they also raffled off 10 sets of tickets for 20 competitors to watch the Minnesota Twins take on home team Kansas City Royals at the adjacent Kaufman Stadium.
Throughout the day on Saturday, ATSC offered both competitors and vendors the opportunity to go on private tours of Arrowhead Stadium. The 90-minute guided tour included views of the press box, locker room, field, and Chiefs Hall of Honor. An array of local food trucks also made their way to the site, providing unique and tasty food options throughout the weekend. One that stood out – the KC BBQ Truck, with its mouthwatering pulled pork sandwich and signature sides, including creamy slaw, taters and baked beans. The interactive baseball and basketball inflatables were also a hit with both kids and adults, alike. Saturday night was capped-off with a Display of Lights and Sound, where competitors showcased their lights and upgraded sound systems.
The weekend concluded on Sunday morning with some great giveaways and the awards ceremony. Prizes given away to “Wash and Show” competitors exclusively included a Dynaflex Products exhaust kit, Hogebuilt full tandem fenders, a Valley Chrome bumper, various accessories from Lifetime Nut Covers and Brunner Fabrication, Stay Loaded Apparel t-shirts, and $500 from Fitzgerald Glider Kits. All the hardware for the event (trophies) were made by Dynaflex and distributed for the three contests that were happening on the lot throughout the weekend, which included the Wash and Show, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the People’s Choice contests.
In addition to the custom trophies, $9,000 in prize purses was also given away to the first, second and third place Best of Show winners in the NCS. Matt Strottman clinched his national title in the Elite Working Bobtail division with his 2017 Peterbilt 389, as did Always Haulin’s “Dreamsickle” in the Limited for Show Bobtail division, and Shawn Helt took home People’s Choice with his green 1965 Peterbilt 351. With just one more show to go in Ventura, CA, be sure to visit the ATSC website (www.atsc.world) for the most current standings in the NCS.
LIMITED FOR SHOW BOBTAIL / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
EXTERIOR:
1st Dustin Shipman (2008 Kenworth W900);
2nd Shawn Helt (1965 Peterbilt 351);
3rd Steven Sontag (2007 Peterbilt 379).
ENGINE:
1st Dustin Shipman (2008 Kenworth W900);
2nd Shawn Helt (1965 Peterbilt 351);
3rd Steven Sontag (2007 Peterbilt 379).
INTERIOR:
1st Dustin Shipman (2008 Kenworth W900);
2nd Shawn Helt (1965 Peterbilt 351);
2nd Steven Sontag (2007 Peterbilt 379).
DRIVER PRESENTATION:
1st Shawn Helt (1965 Peterbilt 351);
2nd Dustin Shipman (2008 Kenworth W900);
2nd Steven Sontag (2007 Peterbilt 379).
BEST OF SHOW:
1st Dustin Shipman (2008 Kenworth W900);
2nd Shawn Helt (1965 Peterbilt 351);
3rd Steven Sontag (2007 Peterbilt 379).
LIMITED FOR SHOW COMBO / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
EXTERIOR:
1st Robbie Basse (2016 Kenworth W900L);
2nd Brian Dreher (2016 Peterbilt 389).
ENGINE:
1st Brian Dreher (2016 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Robbie Basse (2016 Kenworth W900L).
INTERIOR:
1st Brian Dreher (2016 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Robbie Basse (2016 Kenworth W900L).
DRIVER PRESENTATION:
1st Robbie Basse (2016 Kenworth W900L);
2nd Brian Dreher (2016 Peterbilt 389).
BEST OF SHOW:
1st Robbie Basse (2016 Kenworth W900L);
2nd Brian Dreher (2016 Peterbilt 389).
ELITE WORKING BOBTAIL / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
EXTERIOR:
1st Matt Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Terry Aslinger (1996 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Paul Piretti (2015 Peterbilt 389).
ENGINE:
1st Matt Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Paul Piretti (2015 Peterbilt 389);
3rd Terry Aslinger (1996 Peterbilt 379).
INTERIOR:
1st Matt Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Terry Aslinger (1996 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Paul Piretti (2015 Peterbilt 389).
DRIVER PRESENTATION:
1st Terry Aslinger (1996 Peterbilt 379);
2nd Matt Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
3rd Paul Piretti (2015 Peterbilt 389).
BEST OF SHOW:
1st Matt Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Terry Aslinger (1996 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Paul Piretti (2015 Peterbilt 389).
ELITE WORKING COMBO / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
EXTERIOR:
1st Josh Weaber (2017 Kenworth W900L);
2nd Colton Chase (2002 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Scott Stever (1995 Peterbilt 379).
ENGINE:
1st Josh Weaber (2017 Kenworth W900L);
2nd Scott Stever (1995 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Bryan Robers (2019 Peterbilt 389).
INTERIOR:
1st Colton Chase (2002 Peterbilt 379);
2nd Josh Weaber (2017 Kenworth W900L);
3rd Scott Stever (1995 Peterbilt 379).
DRIVER PRESENTATION:
1st Colton Chase (2002 Peterbilt 379);
2nd Josh Weaber (2017 Kenworth W900L);
3rd Scott Stever (1995 Peterbilt 379).
BEST OF SHOW:
1st Josh Weaber (2017 Kenworth W900L);
2nd Colton Chase (2002 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Scott Stever (1995 Peterbilt 379).
WASH & SHOW BOBTAIL
LIGHT DISPLAY:
1st Melissa Como (2016 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Buddy Hatchet (2018 Peterbilt 389);
3rd Sutter & Slater Helt (2005 Peterbilt 379).
EXTERIOR STYLING:
1st Buddy Hatchet (2018 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Gary Jones (1995 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Buck Crombie (1989 Peterbilt 379).
PAINT / VINYL:
1st Buck Crombie (1989 Peterbilt 379);
2nd Gary Jones (1995 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Jeffery Kuchel (1998 Peterbilt 362).
BEST OF SHOW:
1st Buddy Hatchet (2018 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Gary Jones (1995 Peterbilt 379);
3rd Jeffery Kuchel (1998 Peterbilt 362).
WASH & SHOW COMBO
LIGHT DISPLAY:
1st Alex Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Steven Dickson (2019 Peterbilt 389);
3rd Charley Peaster (1993 Peterbilt 379).
EXTERIOR STYLING:
1st Alex Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Brian King (2017 Kenworth W900);
3rd Charley Peaster (1993 Peterbilt 379).
PAINT / VINYL:
1st Alex Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Steven Dickson (2019 Peterbilt 389);
3rd Brian King (2017 Kenworth W900).
BEST OF SHOW:
1st Alex Strottman (2017 Peterbilt 389);
2nd Brian King (2017 Kenworth W900);
3rd Steven Dickson (2019 Peterbilt 389).
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:
Shawn Helt (1965 Peterbilt 351).