BESSIE

BESSIE.  In October of 2004, BESSIE was purchased by the Poor Boys Pulling Team at Antrim Diesel in Greencastle, Pennsylvania.  Antrim Diesel is owned and operated by Richard Price. This team also campaigns “Thunder Dog” in the Big Rigs Series with David Frantz as the driver.  Richard Price’s son, Jonathan and Frantz’ son, Jake, will be very instrumental in the evolution of the new BESSIE in 2007.  The plan is to power BESSIE with a KT-600 Cummins in 2007.

BESSIE has long been one of the favorite trucks in the Big Rigs Pulling Series due to the very appealing paint scheme used on the Kenworth.  Children are especially fond of BESSIE and seek autographs at every event where the ‘Cow Truck’ performs.

Andy Trought of Moorestown, New Jersey was the builder and the originator of the BESSIE concept. When first introduced the truck was powered by a 12V71 Detroit Diesel engine. Midway through the 2004 season that engine exploded and BESSIE never returned to the track.  At the end of the season, BESSIE was put up for sale.