2004 News
October '04
We are pleased to announce a new initiative from Big Pete Ltd. The idea has been looked at many times and we now feel the company is strong enough to finance the venture in corporate entertainment.
August '04
Well, Yet again we find ourselves having to apologise for the lack of updates recently. Running the truck over the summer takes a lot of time and effort and combining it with other activities adds to this strain as well. Luckily the team has been pulling together and as we approach the end of the mad season we have fullfilled all bookings without failure or dissappointment (touch wood, we're not quite there yet!!). As we get more time i will start to update the site more regularly again.
May '04
Michael, Paul and Joey are in the middle of a frantic start to the season, here is a couple of updates to let you know how things are going on;
Truckfest, This was a last minute show so sorry it didn't get on the event listings in time, we'll try and get back in the area towards the end of the season. It was a bit of a wet weekend, making a real mess of the site and dampening everyones spirits, the crouds did come once the weather backed off a bit later in the day though. We were only there on static display so a steady weekend with not a lot of action. We did get a chance to speak to a lot of people and start to make plans for the future
Newark and Notts County Show, this was our first official outing as Big Pete Ltd. and also the first car crush of the year. The shows went well apart from problems with the rebuilt front A arms. From Newark Michael and Joey set off to catch the ferry over to Northern Ireland from Stranragh on Tuesday morning, whilst Paul took the a-arms back to hull to be modified.
Portrush, Northern Ireland. The week was a resounding success with the truck back to it's old reliable self, touch wood this will remain so for another season. We did a total of four demonstrations over the three days, alternating between two different venues, the local police escorting us between events to save a lot of wheel changing for transit. Thaks also go out to Team Xtream who are a great bunch of lads, prooving again that the white rose of Yorkshire produces the best showmen in the UK!! Thanks to the Colraine council for their assistance and hospitality, and finally a special big thanks to Big AL our compere and host of the best night club in the world Kelly's, Portrush (Al, we'll be in touch!) A few pictures from this event can be found here.
Brands Hatch, The pictures and report are now in the gallery, click here to check them out.
April '04
Big Pete is now officially owned and operated by Big Pete Ltd, a company set up by Paul and Michael. This has resulted in a change of address and contact details, however in the long run will help the operation run a lot smoother and more efficient.
March '04
Work has begun on Big Pete's engine for the next season. Just a minor re-build to maintain our reliability record as well as a bit of a tune to free up a few more horses from it.
Febuary '04
Joey's now back in the UK after his holiday. We'll be putting some pictures up in the gallery soon
There's also been a lot more development work on the truck with a number of on going tasks being completed. You can keep up to date with these in the Work in Progress gallery.
January '04
2004 Calender
There have been a couple of extra bookings confirmed now so be sure to keep checking on the events page.
Scania
A bit dissapointing this month. Whilst parked overnight on a garage forecourt in Hebdon Bridge, someone decided they liked the look of the stacks on the back of the truck and removed one of the silencers from the system. As a temporary measure we have borrowed one to keep the noise down but this is a big expense we didn't want to make. Be sure that if we find who did this their house will be attached to a large chain and dragged around the valley.
Crew News
Joey's been up to his tricks again in Ecuador. Latest reports say he was nearly arrested by a columbian border patrol when he and an aussie got lost in the jungle. Neither of them had any form of ID or money on them at the time. Any way they managed to find their way back and he is decending to the beach to relax for a while.The donkeys had a hard time in the mountins, apparently it can be very loney up there!!!