What an amazing event and many thanks to Richie Acosta for putting on a 
great truck show! Rain threatened early in the day but it cleared off in time for the crowd of trucking enthusiasts to arrive. In addition to the great trucks there were some true industry characters who made the day all worthwhile. Jan & Jim McCarter from www.thekeystruckers.com (aka Bobby Boofay), Mike from Boston Bark (aka The Boston Trucker), and Robbie Coviello (as himself) from MA. Well done guys and you all make this industry the great industry that it is. Can’t wait for next year.
The Grumpy Pete has become a “wish granter” for the the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For privacy reasons we can’t talk about individual stories but sufficed to say if sick kids have a wish to ride in a big rig or need a ride to the airport in a big black limo (for their “Disneyland Wish”), then TGP is the perfect ride. For one young boy in Boston’s metro-west who is confined to a wheelchair and has very limited vision and hearing, a ride in the big black Peterbilt with the windows down, music blaring (he can feel vibrations) and wind in his face was an experience of a lifetime.
The Grumpy Pete got 1st place in the Peterbilt “Sleeper Cab” Division at the 
2011 Pride & Glory Truck Show. Several hundred people enjoyed a gorgeous sunny summer Connecticut day and were treated to a wide range of working LargeCars.
Special thanks to Todd and Beth Roccapriore from Clean Slate Environmental for donating the trophies for this years winners, and to Freddie for putting on another superb event.
Donna German and her cast of thousands put on another amazing fundraising eventfor the Miriam Elementary School in Acton MA. They reached their $50,000 target with some very creative auction items including a ride in The Grumpy Pete. The successful bidders shelled out $400 for the prize and for their efforts they get to ride in one of the coolest big rigs in Boston.
The Grumpy Pete (TGP) is a cool ride for those wanting to experience the thrill of riding in a big rig. TGP is a classic American Peterbilt and can be hired for any occasion including weddings, birthday parties, fundraisers, movies and TV advertisements.
Contact us at bigrigforhire@thegrumpypete.com for more information.
The last fundraiser of the year before winter begins was a big success. A typical Fall day greeted families, lots of sunshine and wind gusts kept everyone on the move. Much needed funds were raised – a big thanks to all of the exhibitors and volunteers or their tireless efforts. Until Spring….
TGP - Third Place Winner
Pride and Polish held their inaugural truck show at the Charlotte MotorSpeedway on Oct 8th & 9th, and although fewer operators attended, the show was a success in true Pride and Polish style. The standard of equipment was simply amazing, in particular the Pete’s from Clean Slate Environmental and SRS (both from CT) who weren’t part of the judging side of the event. A big thanks to both companies for bringing their trucks 850 miles to Charlotte to support this event.
The Grumpy Pete Team are very excited at their unexpected 3rd place result, especially considering this was the first truck show for the Peterbilt 379 EXHD. Judges were impressed with TGP’s dark and grumpy look complete with eyes as headlights, but marked down the truck when they looked under the chassis and in the engine bay. The TGP Team as first-timers, learnt a lot about what’s required to seriously compete with the pro’s and plan to be back in 2011 with an even more impressive TGP.
In TGP’s “working bobtail” division, 2nd place went to Mitch Broderson and his hot looking 2007 Low Max Western Star, and 1st place went to Brent and Dianne Greer and their 1996 379 EXHD Peterbilt. Mitch also won the “best lights” competition but failed the “picture-taking” competition – sorry Mitch. The Greer’s took out an amazing 6 awards– best of show, best working bobtail, best paint job, best motor, best interior and 3rd place in the lighting competition. They travelled all the way from Renfew Ontario and truly deserved their awards; simply an outstanding example of dedication and attention to detail. Well done Greer’s and a big thank you to the event organizers. Looking forward to next year.
The Greer's 1996 Peterbilt
Mitch Broderson's 2007 Low Max Western Star
Brent & Dianne Greer and Awards
Mitch Broderson and Awards
The Light Show Begins
Saturday Oct 23rd is the day for this fun-filled event – first 100 children will receive a toy truck!
The event runs from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and will be at the parking lot in front of the Parker Damon Building. 
All proceeds go to Acton Public Schools Preschool Music where children experience a weekly Music Enrichment Program. Taught by Oren Rosenthal, a Certified Music Therapist, the program has had a dramatic impact on the growth and development of children at the Preschool.
In collaboration with the teachers, Oren creates a developmentally appropriate music/skills program that moves each child to a greater appreciation and understanding of music. Each week new ideas and concepts about music are introduced, building a comprehensive music foundation. Using music as therapy allows him to transcend speech or developmental barriers and reach out to all children in a cooperative setting.
Through learning fundamental music skills such as rhythm, playing together and separately, and appreciation of different instruments, children are receiving a profound impact in developmental areas such as: teamwork and cooperation, confidence building, group participation, rhyming skills, memory skills, gross motor planning and imitation, auditory discrimination, following directions and concepts such as fast/slow, loud/soft, backward/forward.
For more information on the Acton Preschool Music Program click this link.
For the Touch-A-Truck flyer click on this link.
For directions click on this link.
