robroy:
I know of a firm north of the border that attend these shows, where some of the drivers look after their motors to a point bordering on OCD.
They spend thousands on all the crap they put on their motors out of their wages, they don’t take holidays with their families as they don’t want other drivers on their motors . If they do farm deliveries or to muddy yards the first stop afterwards is a services to hose down their tyres and when they get back to their yard on a friday afternoon rather than go home they stay to about 10PM, unpaid, polishing tanks and wheels etc.
I also know that their wages are average to the area.
I know everybody is different and have different interests, but is this normal behaviour or some kind of obsession.
I suppose they spend there holiday money on light bars aswell
i thought id get that one in before some one else does
Each to their own. I like going, it gives me a chance to meet up with friends past and present. If the boss gives me a truck to take, it makes it a cheap weekend. It’s a hobby as much as a job to me. One of our drivers just spent £700 on some fishing reels. His money, his choice. Sitting on a river bank doesn’t float my boat. Don’t knock him though. I used to like doing the car shows. Detailing is my thing, but can’t afford and don’t have room for a show car, so truckfest fills a void
OVLOV JAY:
Each to their own. I like going, it gives me a chance to meet up with friends past and present. If the boss gives me a truck to take, it makes it a cheap weekend. It’s a hobby as much as a job to me. One of our drivers just spent £700 on some fishing reels. His money, his choice. Sitting on a river bank doesn’t float my boat. Don’t knock him though. I used to like doing the car shows. Detailing is my thing, but can’t afford and don’t have room for a show car, so truckfest fills a void
I went to the first ever truckfest when i was a nipper,ive been goin on and off ever since,i went last year to peterboro and newark and after about 2 hours all the lines of trucks looked the same ,dinner time i was ready for home i couldnt spend a full day looking at lorrys now,the only ones that stuck out are the ones when you first walk in and the ones who get the best parking on the corners,the rest just seem to blend in and make up the numbers,exspensive aswell with petrol and food
seth 70:
I went to the first ever truckfest when i was a nipper,ive been goin on and off ever since,i went last year to peterboro and newark and after about 2 hours all the lines of trucks looked the same ,dinner time i was ready for home i couldnt spend a full day looking at lorrys now,the only ones that stuck out are the ones when you first walk in and the ones who get the best parking on the corners,the rest just seem to blend in and make up the numbers,exspensive aswell with petrol and food
So the monster trucks crushing cars don’t entertain you then? You also couldn’t be arsed to meet such famous stars as that bird off Eastenders or that ■■■■■■ from something else?
seth 70:
I went to the first ever truckfest when i was a nipper,ive been goin on and off ever since,i went last year to peterboro and newark and after about 2 hours all the lines of trucks looked the same ,dinner time i was ready for home i couldnt spend a full day looking at lorrys now,the only ones that stuck out are the ones when you first walk in and the ones who get the best parking on the corners,the rest just seem to blend in and make up the numbers,exspensive aswell with petrol and food
So the monster trucks crushing cars don’t entertain you then? You also couldn’t be arsed to meet such famous stars as that bird off Eastenders or that ■■■■■■ from something else?
My favourite bit is when people ride round the ring waving at the crowds and you get to wave back at them ,its great fun
Been a couple of times. But wouldnt bother again unless i had a truck there as at least you can have a bbq and a few beers over the weekend. Will go to gaydon as i like looking at the older stuff and the museums good.
seth 70:
I went to the first ever truckfest when i was a nipper,ive been goin on and off ever since,i went last year to peterboro and newark and after about 2 hours all the lines of trucks looked the same ,dinner time i was ready for home i couldnt spend a full day looking at lorrys now,the only ones that stuck out are the ones when you first walk in and the ones who get the best parking on the corners,the rest just seem to blend in and make up the numbers,exspensive aswell with petrol and food
So the monster trucks crushing cars don’t entertain you then? You also couldn’t be arsed to meet such famous stars as that bird off Eastenders or that ■■■■■■ from something else?
So how come you know the drill if you dislike trucks / truck fest so much ?
seth 70:
I went to the first ever truckfest when i was a nipper,ive been goin on and off ever since,i went last year to peterboro and newark and after about 2 hours all the lines of trucks looked the same ,dinner time i was ready for home i couldnt spend a full day looking at lorrys now,the only ones that stuck out are the ones when you first walk in and the ones who get the best parking on the corners,the rest just seem to blend in and make up the numbers,exspensive aswell with petrol and food
So the monster trucks crushing cars don’t entertain you then? You also couldn’t be arsed to meet such famous stars as that bird off Eastenders or that ■■■■■■ from something else?
So how come you know the drill if you dislike trucks / truck fest so much ?
I used to go that’s why. What’s with the crap celebs anyway?
seth 70:
I went to the first ever truckfest when i was a nipper,ive been goin on and off ever since,i went last year to peterboro and newark and after about 2 hours all the lines of trucks looked the same ,dinner time i was ready for home i couldnt spend a full day looking at lorrys now,the only ones that stuck out are the ones when you first walk in and the ones who get the best parking on the corners,the rest just seem to blend in and make up the numbers,exspensive aswell with petrol and food
So the monster trucks crushing cars don’t entertain you then? You also couldn’t be arsed to meet such famous stars as that bird off Eastenders or that ■■■■■■ from something else?
So how come you know the drill if you dislike trucks / truck fest so much ?
I used to go that’s why. What’s with the crap celebs anyway?
Its truckfest pal not the brit awards
i dont understand why you started a thread just to run it down and the people that attend ?
perhaps we could start a more intresting one like how many loads of muck you moved in your 8wheeler from one site to another ?
So as you rightly put “it’s Truckfest, not the Brit awards,” why do they pay z listers to attend and just ride about waving at people?
Talking of tippers, there’s a thread on here about them already. And I spent most of my time on 6wheelers anyway.
seth 70:
Even thow i will not be going this year if anybody takes any photos or does a video for utube i will be more than happy to take a nosey
That’s what I do, look on here or in magazines. A lot cheaper than the entrance fee. I tend to do the same with truck magazines; Have a flick through in the shops and put it back.
TruckNet and T&D will be at Peterborough- and your all more than welcome to drop by the stand for a free tea or coffee or to punch me in the face cos your on pre mod either way we will be there and you know where to find me
Rikki-UK:
TruckNet and T&D will be at Peterborough- and your all more than welcome to drop by the stand for a free tea or coffee or to punch me in the face cos your on pre mod either way we will be there and you know where to find me
no beer this year?
and, who are the z listers on the stand this year then?
Rikki-UK:
TruckNet and T&D will be at Peterborough- and your all more than welcome to drop by the stand for a free tea or coffee or to punch me in the face cos your on pre mod either way we will be there and you know where to find me
It’s free entry for classic owners but obviously there’s still the cost of diesel to factor in. Undecided at the moment whether I will grace the showground with the Eminox/L10 combo but if I do there’s never any danger of going near the ring to see Joey Sussex or whoever. Normally to be found trying to get free hospitality out of DAF and Volvo due to the day job.
Now…for a proper day out hit Newark Showground on Sunday 25th May for the Great North Road Transport Show. There’s one I don’t mind shelling out on diesel for. Hundreds of classics, all the makes you can think of.
. If they do farm deliveries or to muddy yards the first stop afterwards is a services to hose down their tyres
and when they get back to their yard on a friday afternoon rather than go home they stay to about 10PM, unpaid, polishing tanks and wheels etc.
