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Palaniuk to the rescue

Elite Series pro Brandon Palaniuk uses his Toyota Tundra to pull a big rig out of the mud following the Ramada Quest at Bull Shoals.

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<p>As often happens in the soft berms where the Elite Series weigh-ins take place, rain softens the ground making it difficult for some of the big rigs to get out.</p>
As often happens in the soft berms where the Elite Series weigh-ins take place, rain softens the ground making it difficult for some of the big rigs to get out.
<p>After the final weigh-in at the Ramada Quest on Bull Shoals Lake, the Rigid Industries LED Lighting truck finds itself on shifty ground. Outfitted with street tires, it is unable to pull out of the soft, wet grass.</p>
After the final weigh-in at the Ramada Quest on Bull Shoals Lake, the Rigid Industries LED Lighting truck finds itself on shifty ground. Outfitted with street tires, it is unable to pull out of the soft, wet grass.
But have no fear. Brandon Palaniuk, who is sponsored by Rigid Industries, arrives to save the day.
But have no fear. Brandon Palaniuk, who is sponsored by Rigid Industries, arrives to save the day.
Palaniuk moves his Toyota Tundra in place to pull the rig from the mess.
Palaniuk moves his Toyota Tundra in place to pull the rig from the mess.
First, the young super-hero attempts to take matters into his own hands by giving the truck a pull from his shoulders.
First, the young super-hero attempts to take matters into his own hands by giving the truck a pull from his shoulders.
He then moves to the back of the big rig, attempting a mighty push.
He then moves to the back of the big rig, attempting a mighty push.
The big rig, though, proves too much for Palaniuk, who settled for the pulling power of his Toyota.
The big rig, though, proves too much for Palaniuk, who settled for the pulling power of his Toyota.
In no time, the Toyota has the big rig inching up the hill.
In no time, the Toyota has the big rig inching up the hill.
<p>The smaller Tundra eases up the grade while the giant rig begins to follow.</p>
The smaller Tundra eases up the grade while the giant rig begins to follow.
Palaniuk checks his progress, realizing that if a Tundra can pull the Space Shuttle then a land-born rig will surely follow.
Palaniuk checks his progress, realizing that if a Tundra can pull the Space Shuttle then a land-born rig will surely follow.
<p>Rigid's big rig is made to pull on highways, not off-road like the Toyota Tundra.</p>
Rigid’s big rig is made to pull on highways, not off-road like the Toyota Tundra.
Once out of the mess, Palaniuk crosses his arms in victory.
Once out of the mess, Palaniuk crosses his arms in victory.
<p>The big rig towers over him but it's sitting on pavement.</p>
The big rig towers over him but it’s sitting on pavement.

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