IT was a time to reminisce about days on the road for South East and visiting truck drivers over the weekend as part of the Classic Trucking Discover Mount Gambier event.
Organised by Mount Gambier truck enthusiast Murray Langford, the event attracted drivers of over 70 vintage and modern trucks to congregate at Hastings Cunningham Reserve on Saturday morning as they shared their passion for trucks with others in the region.
“It was an absolutely fabulous morning and a real eye opener for myself with many truck drivers and others associated with trucks coming together to appreciate the vehicles,” Mr Langford said.
“I am so pleased that so many people enjoyed themselves – it could have gone for the whole day instead of just the morning with the amount of people there and interested in viewing the variety of trucks on show.
“It may be a minor hobby, but those that are interested are very invested in it.”
Last held in Mount Gambier 10 years ago, Mr Langford said the event was a great success with participants also enjoying a tour of the region.
“It has been fantastic with visits to Jeff and Faye Buckley’s potato enterprise, Morelands Logging and the Nangwarry Forestry and Logging Museum,” Mr Langford said.
The group of around 130 – who travelled from many towns across the country to take part – yesterday made their way to Millicent with a visit to the town’s museum.
Tomorrow y they will visit the DeBruin workshop and Feast’s Classic Car Collection And Memorabilia Museum before making their way back home.
“We are very thankful for our sponsors who made the event possible and hope to hold another one in around five years time,” Mr Langford said.
