Mack hits the Isa Rodeo with JT

Drizabone and Mack Trucks joined forces last weekend for a unique one-off road trip from Queensland’s south-east to the Mt Isa Mines Rodeo event with rugby league legend, Johnathan Thurston.

The Drizabone ambassador spearheaded the collaboration arriving at Mt Isa’s renowned event in the blacked-out 685hp Mack Super-Liner much to the delight of the crowds.

Thurston, who was centre stage for the main event on Saturday, was chuffed with the opportunity to be in Mt Isa for the rodeo which brings together the best of the outback.

“I’ve had an amazing few days with my first Mt Isa rodeo experience and equally loved meeting so many locals, thanks to Drizabone and Mack Trucks,” said Thurston, looking like he was heading for the OK Corral rather than the Isa Rodeo.

“I can’t think of anything more Australian than arriving at the outback rodeo, in a Mack Super-Liner, head-to-toe in my Drizabone kit. It’s been a really cool experience.

“It’s an honour to work with two legendary Australian brands that have such a strong presence in Queensland communities through their products and manufacturing plants,” Thurston added.

Drizabone’s Creative Director, Justin O’Shea said the story behind Drizabone and Mack Trucks coming together just ‘made sense’ with two hard-working brands, both customised for the challenging Australian conditions.

“While our brands are vastly different, they are rich in Australian history and our respective products are built for surviving everything Australia’s big backyard can throw at you be it the outback, hinterland or bush,” said O’Shea. “Jonathan embodies what our two brands represent so it has worked out perfectly that he could be in Mt Isa.”

Mack Trucks Australia’s Vice President, Tom Chapman who joined Thurston at the event, said he was proud to have teamed up with another iconic Australian brand in the outback.

“Mack Trucks are proudly built in Australia and are engineered and designed to meet the harsh Australian conditions,” said Chapman.

“Drizabone share this mission and we have come together to Mt Isa this weekend for exactly that - to connect and give back to our customers.

“What a sight it was with Johnathan rolling into one of the most iconic outback events in a Mack Black Super-Liner, wearing his Drizabone gear and adding another layer of enjoyment to the day.”

The Mack Super-Liner truck travelled northwest from Brisbane as part of the brands’ collaboration, passing through rural communities, with a final stop at Mt Isa to join the action at the renowned rodeo event.

Rodeo guests had the opportunity to meet Thurston, win Drizabone and Mack Trucks prizes and see the Mack Super-Liner truck used on the road trip, with its new stand-up sleeper cab and redesigned interior, at the event.