4th Annual DMF Cancer Benefit Truck Show and Truck Pull

Pam Pollock
January 2025

RANDOLPH, OH… The Denise Marie Flaherty Memorial Foundation (DMF) is a 501c3 organization that honors the memory of Denise Flaherty and supports individuals affected by cancer, including those undergoing treatment, survivors, and their families.  5 annual events are held in the states of  Ohio, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas.

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Portage County Fairgrounds in Randolph, Ohio hosted the 4th Annual DMF Cancer Benefit Truck Show and Truck Pull. The first day of Autumn, the weather was more like Summer with blue skies and hot temperatures.  Also heating up the fairgrounds were the spectacular 147 registered Big Rigs on display. The truck show began at 11:00 am and the late afternoon/evening was the truck pull by CS Pulling Promotions.  Over $37,000 was raised for local families fighting cancer.

If you missed the 2024 show, make plans now to attend the 5th Annual DMF Cancer Benefit Truck Show and Truck Pull, which is slated. For September 20, 2025, at the Portage County Fairgrounds.

Winners from the 2024 DMF Cancer Benefit Truck Show were:

COMBO CLASS: Best of Show:  Dave Cunningham, 2024 Pete 389

1st: Nick Neupauer , 2000 KW 10900; 2nd: Wyatt Wright, 2024 Pete 389; 3rd: Richie Foster,2022 Pete 389

BOBTAIL CLASS: Best of Show: Kyle Weaver, 1981 KW W900A

1st: Bryan Retych, 2014 Pete 389; 2nd: Chance 2 Transport, 1999 Freightliner FLD; 3rd:  Campbell Transport, 1997 Pete 379

ANTIQUE CLASS: Best of Show: Terry Green, 1956 Mack B42

1st: Russ & Regina Puzausky, 1969 Mack   R685; 2nd:  Joseph Olz, 1987 Pete EXO; 3rd: Barry  Brcak, 1977 International 4200

CABOVER CLASS: Best of Show: Lee Gangle, 1980  International  TranStar 2

1st: Troy Lentz, 1978 Freightliner  FLT; 2nd:   Tom George, 1973 Pete  COE; 3rd: Jeff Riggi, 1983 Mack Cruiseliner

PICKUP CLASS: Best of Show: Bob Baker, 1980 Ford   F-250

1st: Julie Kevin Lamb, 1972 Chevy C-10; 2nd:    Scott Lilly, 1986 Chevy K-20; 3rd: Clint Sherbondy, 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger