12th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show Judging Results

This custom-made 1941 Studebaker, owned by Brian and Debbie Barkley of South Bend, Indiana, was made for the Barkley's two dogs, Rodney and Chopper, who can sit comfortably in the back. The Barkleys took part in the Truck Show's swap meet and car show on the south lot of Little Bear East Arena. Mr. Barkley spent three years building the vehicle.

The following is a list of award winners from the 12th annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show in St. Ignace Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16:

Best of Show, Non-working:

2000 Peterbilt 1600 SL tank, Ron Baird of Hoffman Transportation of Thorntown.

Best of Show, Working Bobtail:

2007 Kenworth, Justin Smith of Smith Express of Hemlock.

Best of Show, Working Combination:

1986 Peterbilt utility reefer, Jeremy Hassevoort of Rabbit River Transportation II, L.L.C. of Zeeland.

People's Choice Award:

2000 Freightliner, Bob and Shelley Brinker of Grayling.

Pat Rickley of St. Ignace, one of the 12 judges for the Truck Show, talks with Dennis Mitchell, owner of the 1992 Peterbilt "Spirit Chaser."

Participants' Choice Award:

2006 Freighliner Trailstar flatbed, Doug Klaver of DeWitt.

Vendors Choice Award:

1966 Autocar, Jay Bumpus II of Hillsdale.

Mayor's Choice, Bobtail:

2007 Kenworth Trailmobile van, Jeremy Trout of Bogies Express of Carol.

Mayor's Choice, Combination:

2005 Kenworth Wilson cattle, Rick and and Sandi Mossner and Amanda Still of Gladwin.

Bridge Pick, Bobtail:

2007 Peterbilt, Marie and Brian Patrick of Chelsea.

Bridge Pick, Combination:

2007 Kenworth Trailmobile van, Jeremy Trout of Bogies Express of Carol.

Richard Crane Memorial Legend Award:

2000 Freightliner, Bob and Shelley Brinker of Grayling.

Chicken Lights Award:

2000 Peterbilt, Ron Baird of Hoffman Transportation of Thorntown, Indiana.

Customized Interior, Day Cab:

Tie (2) - 1999 Peterbilt, Warren Nyland of Roddy's Trucks of Martin; 2000 Peterbilt, Ryan Vanhaitsma of V MAX of Hudsonville.

Customized Interior, Cab and Sleeper (more than seven years old):

Tie (2) - 2000 Freightliner, Bob and Shelley Brinker of Grayling; 1995 Peterbilt, Bob Martin of Lafayette, Indiana.

Customized Interior, Cab and Sleeper (less than eight years old):

2007 Peterbilt, Marie and Brian Patrick of Chelsea.

Paint Without Graphics or Murals, Bobtails:

2007 Kenworth, Pat Schafer of Schafer Trucking of Newaygo.

Paint Without Graphics or Murals, Combo:

1988 Peterbilt utility reefer, Raymond Brown of Thonotosassa, Florida.

Paint With Murals, Bobtail:

2007 Peterbilt, Marie and Brian Patrick of Chelsea.

Paint With Murals, Combo:

2007 Kenworth Trailmobile van, Jeremy Trout of Bogies Express of Carol.

D.O.T. Approved Lights, Bobtails:

2000 Freightliner, Bob and Shelley Brinker of Grayling.

D.O.T. Approved Lights, Combo: Tie (2) - 1994 Peterbilt Fountaine flatbed, Phil Knowlan of Coldwater; 2003 Kenworth Great Dane reefer, Joseph Schmitt of Brillion, Wisconsin.

Customized Engine (more than seven years old):

2000 Freightliner, Bob and Shelley Brinker of Grayling.

Customized Engine (less than eight years old):

Tie (2) - 2003 Kenworth Great Dane reefer, Joseph Schmitt of Brillion, Wisconsin; 2005 Peterbilt, 2007 Kenworth, Justin Smith of Smith Express of Hemlock.

Factor Interior:

2007 Kenworth, Jeremy Trout of Bogies Express of Carol.

Lights Unlimited, Combo:

1988 Peterbilt utility reefer, Raymond Brown of Thonotosassa, Florida.

Lights Unlimited, Bobtail:

Tie (2) - 1978 Peterbilt Superior Dump, Rod Obbink of Obbink Builders, Inc. of Macatawa; 1966 Autocar, Jay Bumpus II of Hillsdale.

Factory Engine:

Tie (4) - 2007 Kenworth, Jeremy Trout of Bogies Express of Carol; 1993 Peterbilt, Bruce Baerg of Dowagiac; 2005 Peterbilt, Shane Bennett of Kingston; 2006 Peterbilt, Chad Smith of Smith Express of Hemlock.

Paint With Graphics, Combo:

Tie (2) - 2008 Kenworth Miller 60- ton rotator, Robert Marshall of Taylor; 2000 Peterbilt Mac flat bed, Rod Dekraker of Holland.

Non-working Antique, Bobtail:

1962 Mack, Jack E. Johnson of Plymouth.

Non-working Antique, Combo:

1931 Ford, George and Lois Wacker of Manchester.

Special Interest:

1993 International, Patrick Szepanski of Saginaw.

Intense Custom, Non-working:

2000 Peterbilt, Ron Baird of Hoffman Transportation of Thorntown, Indiana.

Working Bobtail (more than 24 years old):

1979 Kenworth, Steve Dryfhout of Quality Resources of Holland

Bobtail Conventional (more than 100,000 miles):

2006 Peterbilt, Chad Smith of Smith Express of Hemlock.

Bobtail Conventional (new to five years old):

2005 Peterbilt, Rick Hitchcock of MBH Trucking L.L.C. of Webberville.

Bobtail Conventional (six to 10 years old):

2000 Freightliner, Bob and Shelley Brinker of Grayling.

Bobtail Conventional (11 to 24 years old):

1993 Peterbilt, Bruce Baerg of Dowagiac

Bobtail Day Cab (less than 25 years old):

1990 Peterbilt, Dan Boals of Kewadin.

Company Bobtail (less than 25 years old):

2005 Kenworth, Curt Gibson of Buckley.

Intense Custom, Working Bobtail:

2007 Peterbilt, Jim Plaggemeyer of VanKampen Trucking of Wyoming.

Bobtail Wash and Show:

1997 Peterbilt, Barry Bass of Ortonville.

Any Working Combination With a Power Unit (more than 24 years old):

1978 Peterbilt Superior Dump, Rod Obbink of Obbink Builders, Inc. of Macatawa.

Van Combination (less than 25 years old):

1986 Peterbilt utility reefer, Jeremy Hassevoort of Rabbit River Transportation L.L.C. of Zeeland.

Platform Combination (less than 25 years old):

1994 Peterbilt Fountaine flatbed, Phil Knowlan of Coldwater.

Specialized Combination (less than 25 years old):

2005 Kenworth Wilson cattle, Rick and and Sandi Mossner and Amanda Still of Gladwin.

Long Commercial Vehicle Combination (less than 25 years old):

2007 Peterbilt Mac flat, Barry Bigelow of Clare.

Multi-axle Combination (less than 25 years old):

2007 Peterbilt Mac flat, Sal Russo of Hudsonville.

Company Combination (less than 25 years old):

2005 Great Dane reefer, Ron and Carol Commissaris of M.C. Van Kampen of Wyoming.

Combination Wash and Show:

2006 Kenworth, Barry Bass of Ortonville.

27-Truck-Lite Trophy Series Qualifier (main class and D.O.T. light scores):

Tie (2) - 1994 Peterbilt Fountaine flatbed, Phil Knowlan of Coldwater; 2005 Great Dane reefer, Ron and Carol Commissaris of M.C. Van Kampen of Wyoming.