The UDC Finance Show & Shine competition at the upcoming 2025 Transfleet Trailers/Allied Petroleum Bombay Truck Show is full to the brim, with entries being closed off in early October.

All of the available entry spots have been snapped up with a capacity line-up of 465 trucks set for the Show & Shine, matching the number of rigs appearing at the 2023 event.

“We set a cut-off because we can’t really fit any more trucks into the grounds and still have enough room for public parking,” says show coordinator Marieka Morcombe.

“We opened the registrations back in July and it’s been a steady flow of entries ever since then. A lot of companies will be turning up with the maximum number of six trucks.

“The Show & Shine excitement is building in a big way. Our prizes have arrived and the trophies are ordered,” Marieka says.

Marieka says there are many other important details involved in preparing for the show which are taking place behind the scenes.

“The crops on land adjacent to the Rugby Club are being harvested in October and local legends Sutton Bros., are sowing grass seed which has been generously donated by PGG Wrightsons,” she says.

The 2025 Bombay Truck Show is on Saturday January 18 at the Bombay Rugby Club grounds. The charity event will again raise funds for the Leukaemia Blood Cancer Foundation, Franklin Hospice and the Bombay Rugby Club.

Marieka says the show will have an even bigger focus on keeping the youngsters entertained. 

“We will have some famous race trucks coming along and special collectable posters to give out to all the kids. Rock And Rubble have again sponsored the Kidzone, so all the rides will be free all day.

“We have also made some extensive plans surrounding traffic management. With increasing public attendance every year, we have provisions in place to make the traffic flow smoother.”

There will also be a chance to enjoy a birds eye view of the show with Allan Bodman from Heliworx Waikato offering helicopter rides above the venue.

The 2023 Bombay Truck Show attracted an attendance estimated at almost 20,000 people and raised a total of $83,861 for the three charities.