170K John Sheridan & Matthew Wilson
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“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.
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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.