The 23rd Phoenix TRANS SPORT SHOW fuels generations of car enthusiasts

MANILA, Philippines - The longest running motor show, TRANS SPORT SHOW, opens on May 22-25 at the SMX Convention Center by Mall of Asia and continues to serve a wide diversity of car enthusiasts from all generations with its consistent line up of both contemporary and nostalgic show cars . This year’s show is being presented by Phoenix Premium 98, the new fuel product of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines.

“Trans Sport Show has always been a fitting venue for both old school and new school rides because it aims to draw all generations of car enthusiasts under one roof, offering them a four-day experiential and educational event. We do not only entertain but do a lot of information dissemination on automotive history to educate most especially the new breed of car enthusiasts. We feel it is our responsibility to raise the standards in auto shows by sharing valuable knowledge through the show vehicles. Trans Sport Show is much like your favorite car magazine or website in the flesh”, explains show organizer Sophie delos Santos, President of Tradeshow International, Inc.  

This year’s edition of the Trans Sport Show will have a special display of three automotive marques celebrating special anniversaries. To celebrate 100 years of Maserati, a first-generation and third-generation Ghibli will be showcased side by side. The Giugiaro designed classic Ghibli (due for restoration) is the only one in existence here previously owned by renowned car collector Cresenciano de Castro and will be lent by Michel Motorsport. Its modern counterpart, the 2014 Ghibli, will be displayed courtesy of Autostrada Motore.

Celebrating 100 years of Dodge, an old school and new school Challenger will be on display. To complete the special display  and in celebration of the Mustang’s 50th year, beautifully restored classic Mustangs will be presented by Alex Car Restoration, Trans Sport Show’s Best of Show Hall of Famer. Two versions of the 1968 Mustang , one stock and one race-prepped, will also be shown by Route 66, another Trans Sport Show Best of Show winner. 

Trans Sport Show is also committed to provide the visitors the latest trends in the car show scene from the current styling and performance enhancement craze to the latest aftermarket products and services to complete their show experience. There will be trade and retail booths offering “show special” promotions as well as new product launches.  This will be spearheaded by show presentor Phoenix Premium 98, which helps restore lost engine performance and makes it possible for your car to feel reborn. The tire and wheel industry will be highlighted so expect interesting promotions for Saffiro tires and Concept One wheels from Wheel Gallery, Toyomoto tires from First Rubber Inc., Federal Tyres from PPC, Maxtrek and AMP tires from Dubshop, and Atturo, Mirage and AWC tires from MNM Trading and Big O’s Tire Corp.

Exhibitors offering other automotive products and services are All Inclusive Sales, Inc., Asian Coatings Philippines, Inc., Autoline Motorsports, Automobile Assn. of the Philippines, Autostrada Motore, Inc., Avolution, Bewith- Mobile Electronics Ventures and Solutions, Blade Auto Center, CATS Greenhills, DZ Racing, Eurovision Decals Trading, Firewolf Motors, Halden Galway Intl. Corp., Jaguar Cars, Inc., Leatherman, Los Cabos International, LRPhils Motors, Inc., Marpo Tech Intl. Trading, Metrobank Card Corporation, NGK Spark Plugs (Phils), Inc., Outdoors Club Greenhills, Perfect Circle Industrial Supply Corp., Racetech Suspensions, Rain Enterprises, Rapide Auto Service Experts, Red Octagon Phils., Remixx Clothing, Meguiars Phils., Solar Gard/Filtech Industrial Corp., Speedlab, Inc., White Planet, Inc., Zamony Ventures (Pioneer).

Other event highlights are the Manila Sports Car Club Racing Display to promote its Historic and Modern Sports Car Racing Series which includes a reproduction Lotus Seven (Michel 7) ,and the latest and much talked about 3-wheeler Morgan hand-built in the UK. A new feature in the show is the Rescue Vehicles Showcase by Firewolf Motors led by its “Dekotora Firetruck”—a highly customized truck with bling and the charming Unimog utility vehicle.

Another new feature will be the launch of the ARTCarFest 2015 which is the newest competition/show under the umbrella of Trans Sport Show. The new show was conceived to encourage unrestricted creativity and artistic expression through vehicles be it a car, a bike or a truck. ARTCarFest endorsers are led by renowned sculptor and staunch proponent of art cars Ramon Orlina with his VW Beetle and renowned king of customs, Atoy Llave, with a surprise project vehicle. Other collectibles in the show are three beautifully restored British classics—the MG or Morris Garage courtesy of the MG Owners Club, plus a privately entered rare 1972 BMW CSL. For the first time too, an indoor RC Drift event called COALITION DRIFT; Division 110 will be held in partnership with Ultra Racing Phils. There will be a Street and Pro division plus the first 1:10 edition Best in Body Shell and People’s choice Award.

Finally the show will not be complete without the Miniature show cars to be exhibited by DieCast Collectors of the Philippines, Inc. and the International Plastic Modelers Society.

Sponsors for the 23rd Phoenix Trans Sport Show are Phoenix Premium 98, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Daily Tribune, Manila Bulletin, Malaya Business Insight, Manila Standard Today, Manila Times, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine STAR, Pinoy Speed, Wave 89.1, RJ 100.3, 105.1 Crossover, DZRH 666, DWIZ 882, DZRJ 810, Inside Motoring, Home Radio 97.9, Easy Rock 96.3, Autocar, C! Magazine, Power Wheels,  Top Gear Philippines, Gadgets, Circuit Mag, Brand, Solar Sports, Auto Review, BRO, Stoplight TV, Pinoy Extreme – Live Broadcast Media Partner, ABS CBN TFC, Auto Focus, Motoring Today, Sunshine TV, Turbo Zone, Manibela, UNTV, Autoindustriya.com, Kotse.com, Topgearcom.ph, Custompinoyrides.com, Jamesdeakin.ph, When In Manila, Radio Republic, Time Attack Manila, Café Puro, Padi’s Point, LazerMaxx Laser Tag Arena, Gotcha Paintball Adventure Games, Bewith, Motorola Solutions, Adrenalin Motorsports, SM Tickets, SM Cinema, Snack Time, and Digipost.

The 2014 Phoenix Trans Sport Show is organized by Tradeshow International. Ticket prices are P100 for adults, P80 for Senior and P50 for children 10 years and below and free for children 3 years old and below. Advance Tickets are sold at all SM Cinema Ticket outlets. Trade visitors who register with business cards will gain free admission only from 10am – 12nn of Thursday (May 22) and Friday (May 23). For details and inquiries contact 5717551, 6502195 or [email protected].