If attending motoring and car-related community events makes your list of things to do there’s a pretty good chance you’ll see this great big green machine over the coming months.
Shannons Super Rig 2.0 rolled out for the first time at Cooly Rocks on, bringing an upgraded platform of fun and education to the party, backed by Shannons Insurance.
Super Rig 2.0 is a 20-metre-long, 22-wheeled mobile hub equipped with Starlink, racing simulators, DJ capability and a rooftop viewing platform. The truck itself is a Mack Anthem prime mover.
Shannons Event Partnership & Engagement Lead Andrew Adamson says it is almost impossible to dampen a petrolheads’ passion when it comes to their prized possessions.
“Even with recent fuel disruptions trying to throw a spanner in the works, it hasn’t put a dent in the community’s excitement,” Adamson says.
The Shannons Super Rig 2.0 was designed and built over 12 months in South-East Queensland utilising local suppliers like metal fabricators, draftsman, welders, IT engineers, electricians, audio visual technicians, hydraulics experts and signage specialists.
The rig acts as a mobile hub, attending major motoring and community events nationwide, connecting enthusiasts with Shannons experts, motorsport athletes and exclusive experiences.
It replaces the original Shannons Super Rig, which has been a fixture at major motoring events around the country for more than 16 years.
The shiny new rig is a step up on its predecessor, with enhanced features including bespoke racing simulators, a full audio-visual system with DJ capability, multiple screens, modern hospitality spaces and a rooftop viewing platform.
Adamson says the new Super Rig is a significant investment in the relationship with the motoring enthusiast community.
“The Super Rig has always been more than a truck, it’s a meeting place for people who live and breathe motoring,” he says.
“Our customers don’t just own vehicles – they build them, restore them, race them and form communities around them.
“Super Rig 2.0 takes that legacy forward. We’ve designed it to be a destination at events – a place where motoring enthusiasts can come together, engage and enjoy an immersive experience.”
Shannons Super Rig in numbers
- 20 m long when set up for events (19m max on the road)
- 22 wheels
- 500+ horsepower
- 466 days to design and build
- 2.5m x 2m jumbo LED screen
- Up to 50 events, nationally each year
- Over 250,000+ fans expected to visit annually
