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The 2018 truck racing season got off to a spectacular – if soggy – start at Brands Hatch in Kent over the Easter weekend, with some familiar names at the top of the standings. Ryan Smith (MAN No.1) was on top form for the bruising opening round of the 2018 BTRA British Truck Racing Championship with the reigning champion turning …

For the final event of the 2017 BTRA British Truck Racing Championship the trucks descended on Brands Hatch in Kent, where there were plenty of fireworks on – and off – the track. It didn’t take Ryan Smith long to destroy the opposition in the final event of the season. The reigning champion arrived at Brands Hatch with one hand …

Picture Post: Eddie Stobart Volvo FH named ‘Rhiannon Grace’ pictured at Wickes DIY in Bridgend by John Headon. Picture Post can be found in the print version of Truck & Driver magazine, online and on Instagram. Those printed in the magazine win a £10 voucher, and the picture of the month wins a model truck. If you wish to submit …

This impressive bit of moving took place in Gothenburg harbour in Sweden recently – the gigantic steel structure measured 24m long and 34m wide and weighed about 95 tonnes. Swedish company Tabergs Åkeri AB, specialists in heavy and special transportation, took on the challenge and attached their 10 CombiMAX axle lines with Add-On-beam extension to their Volvo FH16 750. A …

The winners of the 25 show truck categories at Convoy in the Park have been announced, with Coles & Sons taking the ‘best in show’ award. Convoy in the Park, which took place at Donington Park last weekend (22-23 July), had more than 1000 trucks attend. In addition to the 25 categories, there was a special ‘spirit of the show’ …

Midlands-based Volvo dealership Hartshorne Group will be at Convoy in the Park promoting its recently opened Nottingham branch. On its stand will be a fully restored 1976 Volvo F88 6×2 tag-axle tractor unit (pictured) and an FMX 8×4 tipper grab, both in the colours of customer Colson Transport. A Volvo FH16 750 6×4 tractor unit coupled to a 4-axle Faymonville …

Logistics firm Taylors Transport is planning to have a large presence at Convoy in the Park at Donington Park on 22-23 July, bringing numerous trucks and offering visitors the chance to get behind the wheel. Taylors Transport will be bringing two driver training vehicles and will be inviting visitors to have a drive and get a taste of life behind …

Nick Samways’ Volvo FH, in its KC Transport of Poole livery, will be coming to Convoy in the Park at Donington Park on 22-23 July. Picture by Jamie Jay Challis This will be one of a multitude of trucks that will be at Convoy over the weekend. If you want to add to that number, there is still time to book advance …

Carol Morris’ Volvo F10 will be coming to Convoy in the Park at Donington Park on 22-23 July, along with hundreds of other trucks – old and new, customized and working. There is still time to book your truck into Convoy in the Park, go to www.convoyinthepark.com/tickets for more information.

Convoy in the Park Picture Post – Hartley’s Volvo 8×4 hook loader. Picture by Johnny Hartley. This truck will be going to Convoy in the Park at Donington Park on July 22-23. You can book your truck in – it costs £60 to do so but the cost includes 2 weekend adult tickets. To book, go to www.convoyinthepark.com/tickets