Mickey Thompson Baja truck for Melbourne 4x4 Show

At the main entrance to 4x4 Hall 1 for the August 23-25 event at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Mickey Thompson's very own off-road race vehicle, the 1975 US Marines Chevy LUV (Light Utility Vehicle) Truck, will take pride of place.

Still carrying the battle scars of desert racing in the famous Baja 500, and in its original unchanged set-up with the body draped in the US Marines stars and stripes, the LUV Truck is still shod with the original Mickey Thompson tyres it wore back in '75. The Mickey Thompson Tires stand is located nearby, at #A33.

Mickey Thompson are one of more than 140 dedicated 4WD aftermarket exhibitors showcasing their latest products and accessories at the National 4x4 & Outdoors Show.

ARB (#A100) are taking a new approach this year by demonstrating to visitors how their core products get to the shelf, with displays dedicated to its leading canopies, bullbars, airlockers and compressors to name just a few, as well as a large array of vehicles completely fitted out with ARB products.

Ironman 4x4 (#A34) will be showcasing a number of brand-new products, including its new Monster Winch, a redesigned old favourite (and the only winch in the market with a motor breather), and the impressive Travel Master Multi Rod, which allows users to set-up 36 different fishing rod combinations in 9 styles, together with its new LED light bars and the Space Cases storage range.

Narva, at stand #A63, will be exhibiting its new high-performance 35W Ultima 255 High Intensity Discharge (HID) driving lamp kit, which delivers exceptional output and a brighter and whiter light at an affordable price.

Lightforce Performance Lighting (#A43) will showcase their wide range of driving and marine lights, portable systems and accessories - all designed and manufactured here in Australia.

Visitors interested in protecting their vehicles from rust and corrosion should visit stand #A49 where Couplertec, the world's best electronic rust proofing system is available for purchase and is quickly and easily installed to start saving you money.

Allan Gray, Terrain Tamer's head engineer, together with his nephew Andrew Gray will be running mini workshops at the Terrain Tamer stand (#A51) every day of the Show at 11am and 2pm, to educate visitors on all things automotive.

Terrain Tamer's Project vehicle, a Toyota Landcruiser FJ45V will also be on display, exhibiting the automotive knowledge and restoration prowess of Allan and Andrew.

Melbourne's biggest outdoors expo, the 2013 National 4x4 & Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo will feature more than 220 exhibitors showcasing the latest in everything outdoor, fishing, boating, 4x4 and camping related across the Show's 50,000 square metres.

One lucky visitor at the August 23 - 25 event will win a Touring & Adventure Package, valued at $10,000, thanks to Anaconda and ARB. To be eligible, visitors need to enter their details via the iPad entry stations located on the ARB (#A100) and Anaconda (#D88 & C19) stand.

The 2013 National 4x4 & Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from August 23-25, with additional information available at www.4x4show.com.au or www.fishingshow.com.au.

Metro Trains will run a special train service on the Saturday and Sunday for show patrons with trains running every 20 minutes from Flinders Street, stopping at Southern Cross and North Melbourne Stations, then express to the Showgrounds.