National champs crowned at Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show

The 2025 Stars, Stripes and White Lines (SSWL) National Championship returned to EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) for the second year in a row, raising funds for Wreaths Across America and honoring the nation’s heroes. Hosted by the Bennett Family of Companies, the event combined competition, live entertainment and the rewarding spirit of giving back, the company said.

Over the course of the event, Nov. 7-8, talented competitors across four categories vied for top honors. Both limited and working-class big rigs went head-to-head to secure the coveted title of National Champion in working bobtail, working combo, limited bobtail and limited combo. These trucks and drivers were invited to compete based on their performance at truck shows across the nation taking place earlier in the year. 

The 2025 National Champions are:

• Limited Combo -- Don Wood with DSD Transport, 2003 Peterbilt 379
• Limited Bobtail -- CJ Nairn & Drew Royce, 2025 Kenworth W900L
• Working Combo -- Rob Baesel with AN Transport, 2024 Peterbilt 389
• Working Bobtail -- Kenny Ziglar with Ziglar Transport, 2007 Peterbilt 379

Jeep and motorcycle enthusiasts competed in their own categories, including Best in Stock, Custom, Old-School, Bagger and Sound divisions. An Open Class winner was crowned with the Best Overall, rounding out the full spectrum of machines and builds.

Proceeds from the event directly benefit Wreaths Across America. A huge highlight of the event came during the golf ball drop, during which 499 numbered golf balls numbered were dropped from a Huey helicopter toward a painted target. In a powerful display of generosity, each winner donated their cash prizes from $10,000 to $1,000 back to Wreaths Across America, amplifying the impact of the event’s mission.

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“It’s truly amazing to see everyone come out to support such an important mission of remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifice of freedom,” said Marcia G. Taylor, Owner and CEO of the Bennett Family of Companies. “I’m honored to have seen the event more than double in size since last year, and I can’t wait to see what Stars, Stripes and White Lines 2026 brings.”

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