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We were fortunate enough to spend the weekend in Brookville, Ohio, at the first Take Pride Truck Show. Ray O'Hagen and the crew at Midwest Truck and Equipment were fantastic hosts for a really neat little show. It's not easy to plan an event like this one. Just ask Jerry Novak, or any of the group from the Take Pride in Your Ride, Show Us Your Rig Facebook page who helped with the hundreds of details and logistics. They pulled off a brand-new event like seasoned pros. Somewhere around 30 trucks regis- tered for the shine and show working truck competition, a huge number for a first-time show in a place like little Brookville, Ohio. One of the coolest things was the judging panel: No one over the age of 14 was allowed to cast votes. The kids picked winners based on sheer awesomeness. Lori Franklin won their hearts, and votes, with her beautiful 2009 "Lady in Red" Peterbilt 379. This sweet 28 www.bigrigowner.com A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 REBORN RIG First-time show is big success in a teeny town By Wendy parker Lori Franklin's 2009 Peterbilt 379, dubbed "e Lady in Red," won the inaugural Take Pride Truck Show reborn rig 0816.indd 1 7/8/16 9:27 AM