170K John Sheridan & Matthew Wilson
“The Terminator”
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Truck Details
| Name | The Terminator |
| Make | Wairarapa Diesel Services/Homebuilt |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Weight | >1300kgs |
| Engine | Chevrolet LS1 5.7L |
| Transmission | 4L60e with Transfercase |
| Diffs | Nissan Patrol Front and Rear |
| Lockers | None |
| Suspension | Bilstein Shocks with Air Bags, 4-Link Front, 4 Link Rear |
| Wheels | 35×12-15 Journey Claw MT on 15×10″ OMF Alloys |
History
| Previous Drivers | Accolades |
| John Sheridan (2022-) | First season of Trials |
| Brent Ward (2006-2022) | 5-Time K Class Champ (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Multiple Top 10’s (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) 3NZ (2010) |
The Terminator was the first NZ 4×4 Trials Truck to feature the LS1 5.7L V8! At the hands of Brent Ward & Mark Smith it went on to place in the Top 10 for 5 years straight, claiming 3rd in D Class in 2009 and taking out 3NZ in 2010! Ward would then enter into the newly formed K Class alongside son Michael and achieve 5 K Class titles, before rejoining D Class with their new build in 2022.
John Sheridan has competed in the club trials scene for many years, often preparing and hosting club champs enjoyed by many in the Wellington/Wairarapa region. This marks their first foray into the National Series, starting out in Central Zone last season where he and Mike Rolls claimed 2nd for K Class in zone.