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THE GOODS NEWS FROM THE HIGHWAY AND BEYOND
Above: The gold bulldog Mack Trident
Below: The green and gold limited edition
Super-Liner
WHAT’S ON upcoming events
To have an event listed, phone (07) 3101 6602
or e-mail [email protected]TRANGIE TRUCK AND TRACTOR SHOW
August 16 to 17, 2019. Trangie, NSW
Trucks, cars, motorbikes and tractor pull. Plus stationary engines, kids
activities, craft and market stalls. Gates open 8am on Saturday, August- $5 per person, children under 12 free. Camping available. Friday
Beers & Gears, showground to the Golf Club, BBQ dinner available.
For further info phone Rob on 0429 889 664, see the Facbook page at
http://www.facebook.com/Trangietrucktractor or http://www.trangie.com.au.
NATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT HALL OF FAME REUNION 2019
August 23 to 25, 2019. Alice Springs, NT
Held at the Road Transport Historical Society Museum. Includes the
2018 Shell Rimula Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday,
August 25, Shell Rimula Gourmet Barbecue and more.
For more information see the website at http://www.roadtransporthall.com or
email [email protected] or phone 0429 201 549.LOWOOD TRUCK SHOW
August 24, 2019. Lowood, Qld
Held at the Lowood Showgrounds and sponsored by Iveco Australia.
Show commences with vehicle parade through Main St, Lowood at
11am. Trucks, bikes, cars on display. Kids’ rides, trade and food stands,
bar and live music. Free entry, donations welcome. Raising funds in
support of Multiple Sclerosis.
For further info email [email protected], phone Robert
on 0467 530 349, or see the Facebook page.KEMPSEY TRUCK SHOW
September 14, 2019. West Kempsey, NSW
Hosted by the North Coast Trucking Social Club, the parade will start at
9.30am from South Street, South Kempsey Industrial Estate, bound for
the Kempsey Showgrounds. Includes tarp rolling comp, tug of war, kids
entertainment, charity auction, trade displays and market stalls. Bar
facilities, no BYO. All proceeds to local charities.
For further info email [email protected] ot phone
Chris on 0435 030 017, Peter and Josh on 0417 678 578, Tricia 0417
624 246 and Dwayne 0438 674 060, or see the NCTSC Facebook
events page.CLARENDON CLASSIC RALLY
September 21 & 22, 2019. Clarendon, NSW
At Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon. Includes
Kenworth Klassic. Two day event including vintage trucks, restored
tractors, stationary engines, vintage cars, bikes, antique tools. Plus
Saturday night twilight showing and kids amusement rides. Food and
drinks available all weekend. Sunday morning tractor and vehicle trek.
Camping. No alcohol or dogs.
For further info see the website at http://www.sydneyantiquemachineryclub.
com/samc-flyer-rally-2019.html or phone Steve Muscat on
0418 453 203.HCVAQ OLD TRUCK AND TRACTOR SHOW
September 28, 2019. Gatton, Qld
Held at the Gatton Showgrounds, the show will feature vintage and
classic trucks, show trucks, tractors, buses and coaches, engines,
parades and trade stands. Feature brand is Mack Trucks. Food and
drinks available. Admission adults $10, kids under 14 free.
For further info phone 07 5448 8246, Graham K on 0487 652 929,
Graham B on 0499 912 444 or see the website at http://www.hcvaq.org.auLIGHTS ON THE HILL MEMORIAL CONVOY
October 5 & 6, 2019. Gatton, Queensland
The Lights On The Hill twin convoys will leave industrial park at Roches
Rd, Withcott, and VCV, Bivouac Place, Wacol, bound for Gatton
Showgrounds at 9am on Oct 5. Showground gates open 9am. Featuring
live music from Travis Sinclair, Sista Burley and more, plus kids rides,
market stalls, bar, food and drinks. No BYO. Entry $20 adults, children
$10. Truck/vehicle convoy entry $50. Memorial Service at Lake Apex
Park on October 6 at 10am, followed by music and barbecue lunch.
For further information go to the http://www.lightsonthehill.com.au website
or the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/lightsonthehillmemorialMack celebrates 100 years with
commemorative trucks
Mack models
mark Oz century
MACK TRUCKS AUSTRALIA has released
two limited-edition trucks to celebrate
the centenary of the bulldog brand in
Australia.
The trucks, a Super-Liner and Trident,
will be available for purchase by
customers until the 100-truck allocation
is exhausted.
Revealed at a recent customer event,
the two gold bulldog models are part of
Mack’s 100 Years Celebrations.
They were presented in green and gold,
a nod to Mack’s Australian-made status,
building trucks in Australia since 1963.
Mack Trucks Australia vice president
Dean Bestwick says Mack Trucks is the
longest-serving truck brand in Australia
and has long been synonymous with
durability and reliability.
“Mack is one of the most iconic
transport brands in the world, so it’s
only right that such a special milestone
be celebrated with such special trucks.
I think it is a great opportunity for our
passionate customers to own a piece of
Mack history.”
Mack trucks arrived in Australia in
1919, with the first bulldog, an AC Model
used in World War I, landing shortly after
the commencement of the Great War.
“Mack Trucks were counted on when
Australia needed tough trucks to get
the tough jobs done, and in this way
we remember those first ever bulldogs,”
Bestwick says.
“We are proud of our history and want
to showcase that for all to see, with
an eye to the future using innovative
technology in each of these models.”
While the Limited Edition range is
to commemorate Mack’s heritage and
history in Australia, “the trucks are
anything but heritage models,” the
company notes.
Fitted with Mack’s 685hp (511kW)
MP10 engine in the Super-Liner and
535hp (399kW) MP8 engine in the Trident
and the mDRIVE automated manual
transmission, the two models are also
available with Mack’s active safety
technology.
“Owning one of these trucks won’t
be like owning any recently developed
Mack, however, with special features
added to commemorate the uniqueness
of each truck,” the company adds.
Each truck will have unique 100 years
identification insignia, inside and
out, as well as luxurious cabin fittings,
an owners’ kit, a larger grille, and
illuminated lights to highlight Mack’s
branding, among many more features.
Each truck will be identifiable by a
number between 1 and 100 to signify
which special edition truck it is.
The 100 Years Limited Edition trucks
fit with Mack’s tradition of special
edition anniversary models, following
on from the latest Southern Cross
Limited Edition range in 2013, the
Centennial Limited Edition in 2000, and
the 1988 Bicentennial Limited Edition
Super-Liner.