Shayne Hammond’s beloved VY Holden was judged grand champion ute for the 2025 Gunnedah Show.
The Tamworth-based exhibitor said his 2004 model Holden was now not only an award-winning vehicle, it was also his “daily drive” for his work commute.
“I’m a truck driver by day but I’ve always loved utes since I was young,” Mr Hammond said.
The first-time Gunnedah Show winner has owned the ute for about four years and has since fitted 15 aerials and 34 lights to his pride and joy.
Meanwhile it was hard not to miss fellow Tamworthian, Geoff “The Chief” Brown in his Indian-themed, bright-blue, 2008 Falcon ute.
Dressed in matching attire, ‘The Chief’ paid homage to his love for cowboy and American Indian movies with intricate designs on most panels of his V8-powered ute.
“Ever since I was I kid I loved those movies,” Mr Brown said.
Geoff Brown with his Indian themed ute.
2025 Ute Show grand champion Shayne Hammond with his 2004 Holden VY ute.
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