BOOM! A BOMBAY BANGER

WITH 280 TRUCKS ON DISPLAY, NEARLY 7000 PUBLIC attendees, 54 or so sponsors and a handsome sum raised for charity, it seems reasonable for organiser Marieka Morcombe to declare the first Bombay Truck Show an “epic” success.

“I don’t think we are quite the biggest truck show in the country – but I do think we may have raised the most for charity….or very near to it!” says the excited Morcombe.

“We’re thrilled that so many people jumped at the chance to get right behind us and donate goods or money to help us do two things – organise the best truck show ever….and give a huge amount of money to charity!” says Morcombe.

“It’s hard to put the event into words. Just a simply amazing day. I think I ran on pure adrenalin from 4am till 4pm….”

That’s when she got to proudly announce that all of that support, led by major sponsors Transfleet Trailers and Allied Petroleum – plus the efforts of the organising committee, comprising herself (from N&J Wood), TDM Construction’s Todd Black and Mack and Lance Peach from Super Freight – had not only created a huge showcase for the industry….but also raised over $68,000 for charity.

The main beneficiaries were St John Ambulance, the Bombay School & Community Pool Project and the Bombay Rugby Club.

Says Morcombe: “It was a fantastic result. A real dream come true for me.”

It was an event that showcased some of the industry’s finest surviving trucks from bygone years…right up to the very latest releases, trucking industry suppliers and providers, plus plenty of food stalls, a bar, a live music stage....and, what’s more, gave 100% of its proceeds to charity and local community groups.

The one-day event covered three paddocks and offered sights and fun for all ages. Ardent truck fans got to see and vote for their favourites machines, purchase gear, climb in and out of demo trucks and tyre kick to their hearts’ content….