Grand Prize Winner Chosen for Castrol(R) 'Big Honkin' Truck Makeover'
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WAYNE, N.J., April 16 -- Honk those horns, ladies and gentlemen, because the grand prize winner of the third annual Castrol Tection(TM) Extra Big Honkin' Truck Makeover(TM) contest has been revealed! Donald Wolford Jr. of Greencastle, Pa. was announced as the grand prize winner of the Big Honkin' Truck Makeover contest presented by Castrol Tection Extra on March 29th at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky.
"This is truly a dream come true," stated Donald Wolford after accepting the grand prize at MATS. "I have been driving big rigs for twenty years and this will provide me the career boost so I am able to stay on the road for twenty more."
Wolford and his 1977 900A Kenworth are the lucky recipients of a $50,000 truck interior, exterior and communications makeover customized by The Chrome Shop Mafia and 4 State Trucks, Inc. who have been providing quality new and used parts for the heavy-duty truck industry since 1979. The makeover will include products from the following sponsors:
-- Go Green Fuel Hydrogen Enrichment Technology(R) system -- Continental Tire North America -- Alcoa Wheels -- National Seating -- Sirius Satellite Radio -- Grote Industries -- Your Truck Stop
Even though the truck couldn't be there to help Wolford accept his prize, his wife Maria and two daughters were in attendance, cheering loud and proud. Wolford uses his truck to support his family by delivering paper and boat supply products.
From January 1 to February 28, 2008, visitors of
This is the third year Castrol has driven the Big Honkin' Truck Makeover. "The Big Honkin' Truck Makeover is Castrol's way of recognizing that an owner-operator's truck is critical to his or her business," stated Tracy Drelich, Assistant Promotions Manager, from BP Lubricants USA Inc. "We wanted to give back to one deserving driver who values the maintenance of his truck and relies on its performance and aesthetics for business success."
Along with the grand prize winner, there were also two finalists. Tim Heddins took home the first place prize, a $3,000 gift card from BP which can be used on fuel, convenience goods and merchandise at any BP location. Heddins had entered his 1989 Kenworth which drives cattle and has been to every state in the U.S. besides Hawaii and Alaska. The second place winner is Hendrik Kramer who entered his 1984 Freightliner. Kramer received a $500 gift card good toward the purchase of electronics for his truck. All three winners will receive a year's supply of Castrol Tection Extra. The runners up also had family at the event, wearing home-made T-shirts and handing out flyers in support of their favorite trucks.
Wolford's newly refurbished 900A Kenworth will be unveiled at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, August 21-23. Starting in mid-April consumers are encouraged to log on to castroltruckmakeover.com to view photos and video of the winner announcement that occurred at MATS. In late spring the Chrome Shop Mafia will begin work on Wolford's truck and the web site will play host to the truck makeover in process. Fans are encouraged to visit the site throughout the summer as the 900A Kenworth is transformed before their eyes.
About Castrol Tection Extra
BP Lubricants first introduced Castrol Tection Extra into retail, mass and heavy duty parts stores in January 2005, to the owner-operator market.
Castrol Tection Extra has unsurpassed viscosity protection among diesel engine oils. It fights viscosity loss with a unique polymer that resists breakdown. Castrol Tection Extra has superior dispersancy to manage high soot levels, powerful detergency to neutralize acids generated in the engine and a unique low ash chemistry that will not compromise performance in older engines, and exceeds all specifications on EGR engines.
Castrol Tection Extra is available in SAE 15W-40 grade where API CJ-4, CI-4 plus, CI4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4/SL is recommended for stay-in-grade requirements. It is approved for use in all major large diesel engines, including Mack (EO-O Premium Plus), Volvo (VDS-4), Cummins (20081), Caterpillar (ECF-1a, ECF-2 and ECF-3) and Detroit Diesel (Powerguard 93K218).
For more information about Castrol Tection Extra, visit TectionExtra.
About Castrol/BP Lubricants USA Inc.
BP Lubricants USA Inc. markets premium Castrol lubricants and business-building programs directly and through distributors to independent lube operators, service providers, on- and off-road fleets, new car dealers and leading retailers. Our line of diesel engine oils includes Castrol(R) Elixion(R), Castrol(R) Hypuron(TM) and Castrol(R) Tection(TM) Extra, as well as Castrol(R) Fifth Wheel Grease. To find out more about Castrol heavy duty products and programs, please call 1-800-255-4417 or log onto http://www.castrol.com/us.
About 4 State Trucks/The Chrome Shop Mafia
4 State Trucks, Inc., home of the Chrome Shop Mafia, has been providing quality new and used parts for the heavy-duty truck industry since 1979. The facility houses a 35,000 square foot distribution center with sixteen customer service call stations to support catalog and internet sales. In 2004, the Chrome Shop Mafia introduced a new line of apparel and merchandise for truckers to complement the existing 4 State Trucks business of chrome, parts, accessories, installation, and fabrication.
4 State Trucks and Chrome Shop Mafia continue to lead the industry by delivering the best in truck designs and customization with unique parts and accessories. They are committed to being the leader in the heavy-duty trucks aftermarket industry, by providing computerized inventory, in-stock catalog product and continual demand for quality from vendors. They are located in Joplin, Missouri on Interstate 44 at Exit #4.
For additional information on 4 State Trucks/Chrome Shop Mafia, visit their retail store weekdays before 6pm, or online at: 4statetrucks.com,
