Shell Rotella SuperRigs heads to Tennessee in June ’26
For any trucker who has been to the Bristol, Tenn., speedway, the thought of driving into the bowl – or worse yet, driving out of it – could be more than just a little intimidating. Although the daredevils might be game.
To the relief of most and the disappointment of a few, you won’t have to take your trucks to the infield of Bristol Motor Speedway when Shell Rotella will hold its 44th annual SuperRigs event June 25-27, 2026. The event will be on the grounds, much like it was in Atlanta in 2025.
Known as “The Last Great Colosseum,” Bristol Motor Speedway is a multi-use venue that hosts major races, football games, concerts and other events. Bristol is also home to the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided video screen as well as an on-site campground, according to its website.
SuperRigs celebrates North America’s most impressive trucks. But it is more than a competition, it’s a tribute to the incredible spirit and dedication of truck drivers, Shell said in a news release.
Shell plans for this year’s SuperRigs include fun and entertainment for families, fans and trucking enthusiasts alike.
More than $25,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded across 20-plus categories, including Best Chrome, Best Lights and Best of Show. The 12 spots in the 2027 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar will also be up for grabs.
Working class entrants – tractor-trailer, tractor only and class divisions – are all eligible for Best of Show honors. Shell added a show truck category for the non-working eye candy that so many love to see.
The winners of the competition are selected by a team of judges that includes Red Eye Radio’s Eric Harley, Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones, OOIDA’s Doug Morris and trucking social media influencer “The Boston Trucker,” Mike Gaffin.
Selections for the calendar are made by the Shell Rotella team. The lone exception is that one spot is reserved for the SuperRigs Best of Show winner.
SuperRigs 2025
Kenny Ziglar II of Rawlins, Wyo., took home Best of Show honors at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ziglar was awarded $10,000 for his 2007 Peterbilt 379, “Scrapin’ By.” That truck also took second in the Best Lights category at the event.
In the Tractor-Trailer Division, Brandon Jack of Bonham, Texas, took the top spot, while David Dyck of Winnipeg, N.D., won the Tractor Division and Todd Scruggs of Magnolia, Ark., won the Classic Division as well as the Steve Sturgess Award.
The People’s Choice Award went to Tarik Al-Amin of Crete, Ill.
Future SuperRigs updates can be found on Shell’s social media accounts. LL