The fast and the furious highlight 18th Trans Sport Show

MANILA, Philippines – Excitement is in the air as the 18th Trans Sport Show formally opens Wednesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 26 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall, Building B, Mandaluyong City.

Annually, Trans Sport Show features as part of its main show gleaming entries from dedicated Filipino car crafters and avid car enthusiasts. The trade and exhibition areas meanwhile feature high-quality automotive products and launches during the show.

Billed the “Car Show for Enthusiasts by Enthusiasts,” Trans Sport Show, now on its 18th run, never ceases to amaze car connoisseurs. “Trans Sport Show always maintains a good number of vintage and classic cars to showcase every year, combined with contemporary custom cars,” says Sophie Delos Santos, president of TradeShow International, Inc. (TSI), the event organizer. “It actually covers a wide spectrum of people who express their individualism through their automobiles,” explains Delos Santos.

There’s no equal to the Trans Sport Show, an annual mecca for car lovers, with the country’s best car restorers once again raring to showcase their entries and vie the top honors at the Trans Sport Show Cup Competition which is one of the main attractions of the prestigious motoring event.

Every year, this much-awaited event draws Filipino car aficionados and craftsmen with a keen passion for automobiles. Among the repeat participants this year is renowned Filipino sculptor Ramon Orlina, who will be showcasing his latest reimagined Volkswagen Beetle.

Indeed, Trans Sport Shows over the years have spawned a distinctive automotive culture in the Philippines. Be part of the action and celebrate the rich tradition and history of “Trans Sport Show,” Manila’s premiere and longest-running car exhibition and competition show.

Check out the restored bevy of beauties and a multitude of premium quality car products, services and other attractions at Trans Sport Show 2009. Trans Sport Show’s major sponsors are led by Solar Auto Club.

Media partners include Solar Sports, 105.1 Crossover, Dream FM 106.7, DWIZ, DZRH, Home Radio 97.9, Jam 88.3, Magic 89.9, Max FM 103.5, Mellow 94.7, NU Rock 107.5, RT 99.5, Wave 89.1, XFM 92.3, Metro Manila’s leading newspapers and car magazines, Ansman Energy Batteries and Chargers, Café Puro, Motorola Philippines, OMP, TopDriver Challenge 7, Ticketnet Computerized Ticketing Network and more.