The Cat Global Operator Challenge Finals are taking place at CONEXPO 2026
Daracon Group’s Tim Lamb is heading to Las Vegas this week to compete in the Cat Global Operator Challenge Finals on March 3 at CONEXPO 2026.
His place among nine of the world’s best machine operators comes after a standout year of competition success, culminating in a podium finish at the Asia Pacific Regional Semi-Final in Japan.
“Up until this trip to Japan, I had never travelled overseas – and now I’ve got a ticket to Vegas to compete against the world’s best,” he said following the regional semi-final.
Daracon Group’s plant & transport divisional manager, Cory Hay, says the entire organisation is behind Lamb as he prepares for the global stage: “Tim’s success is a reflection of his dedication and technical ability, as well as the ethos Daracon was founded on – having the best people and the best equipment. The whole team will be cheering him on as he heads to Las Vegas.”
With the competition now just days away, excitement is building across the business, the Hunter region, and the broader Australian construction community. CONEXPO is the largest construction event in North America, and the Cat Global Operator Challenge is widely known as the ultimate test of operating skill, putting elite competitors through high-pressure tasks designed to challenge machine control, efficiency and safety.
Lamb will represent Daracon Group, WesTrac, NSW, and Australia in front of a global audience – register via the Caterpillar website to live stream the event (3 March, 2026, at 9.00am PST) by clicking here.
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