SHOW & SHINE REGISTRATION
We are looking for the BEST rides in SA to display at idle Auto Expo 2026, Montecasino. If you own the BEST Custom Car, Restomod, Hotrod, Stance ride, custom Chopper/Superbike, register your ride and if it is successful you will be notified to display your ride at the Expo for the weekend. Pre-Registration is compulsory.
SHOW & SHINE CATEGORIES EXPLAINED:
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idle SELECT - For Restomods, Hotrods, Stance & Custom Cars. (powered by SHIELD CAR CARE)
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WILD BIKE Show-Off - For "custom" Motorcycles, meaning any motorcycle (sport/superbike, cruiser, touring, classic, builder & trike) that has custom work done to it. (powered by Adendorff Machinery Mart and Corse Customs)
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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Use the Registration Form below to enter your ride for consideration.
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Registration is completely FREE – there is no cost to submit your entry.
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Please ensure that all required information is completed and that clear photos of your vehicle are uploaded. Incomplete registrations or entries with missing information will not be considered.
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Once your registration has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation containing important event information.
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After all entries have been received, our panel of judges will carefully review each submission and select the top vehicles from every category to be showcased at the event.
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There is no fee to display your car or motorcycle however should you want to enter the official Show & Shine competition you will be required to pay a fee of R300 per vehicle.
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All display vehicles will be judged throughout the weekend, with category winners and overall champions announced during the prize-giving ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
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Entries close on 22 July 2026 at 11pm.
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Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your ride!
IMPORTANT
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All vehicles must arrive at Montecasino for setup on Friday, 31 July, between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Vehicles arriving after 5:00 PM will not be permitted entry into any Show & Shine display area.
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All show vehicles must remain on display for the duration of the event and may only exit after 5:30 PM on Sunday, 2 August, once the majority of attendees have safely exited the event area.
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Comprehensive security measures will be in place throughout the weekend to ensure the safety and protection of your vehicle.
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This year, a dedicated marquee will be available for vehicle owners to relax and enjoy the event while their vehicles are on display. Access to these areas is strictly limited to the vehicle owner and one guest. Family members, friends, and additional guests will not be permitted access.
REGISTRATION FORM
{REGISTER YOUR CAR / BIKE}
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Only once we receive a completed registration form with all required fields and all submitted photos will the entry be valid.
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Should you require any further info email: showandshine@boostmediasa.com
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Each vehicle is permitted one registration entry only.
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All entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
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Registrations close on 22 July 2026 at 11:00 PM, or once the maximum number of entries for a competition category has been reached, whichever occurs first.
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All selected participants will be required to complete and sign a Vehicle Exhibition Agreement, which will be provided upon selection.
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If your vehicle is selected, a display fee of R300 per car or motorcycle will apply. This fee includes automatic entry into the official Show & Shine Competition.
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Should payment or the completed Vehicle Exhibition Agreement not be received within the stipulated timeframe, as outlined in Clause 4, the Organiser reserves the right to withdraw the selection and allocate the display space to the next eligible entrant.
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No refunds will be issued due to adverse weather conditions, an entrant's inability to attend, or if the Organiser is required to postpone the event. The Organiser reserves the right, in consultation with Montecasino, to move the event to an alternative date if necessary. The designated rain date is 08–09 August 2026.
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Gazebos, camping chairs, cooler boxes, hookahs, and similar items are strictly prohibited. Entrants may not camp, picnic, or set up personal areas adjacent to their display vehicle or motorcycle.
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All vehicles and occupants will be subject to security searches upon entry and exit. In accordance with Montecasino's rules and regulations, weapons, alcohol, illegal substances, pets, professional camera equipment, and any other prohibited items are not permitted within the event area.
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No branding, promotional material, flyers, brochures, business cards, banners, flags, or company-branded stickers may be distributed or displayed by entrants, their representatives, or on any participating vehicle without prior written approval from the Organiser.
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Burnouts, reckless driving, and the playing of vehicle sound systems are strictly prohibited. Engine revving will only be permitted during designated show car sessions at approved times determined by the Organiser.
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The event area will be secured by 24-hour security personnel, and no public or exhibitor access will be permitted during designated after-hours periods. Entrants are solely responsible for arranging adequate insurance cover for their vehicles and personal property. The Organiser, venue, sponsors, and affiliated parties shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, theft, fire, breakage, injury, or claim arising from any cause whatsoever, including negligence.
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By submitting a registration form, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that submission does not guarantee selection for participation at idle Auto Expo.
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The judges' decisions are final, and no correspondence or appeals will be entered into regarding judging results or vehicle selection.
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The entrant grants the Organiser the right to use their name, vehicle details, photographs, video footage, and any submitted content for promotional, marketing, editorial, and advertising purposes across all media platforms, including social media, websites, print, and digital publications, without compensation. The Organiser undertakes to use such material in a professional and non-derogatory manner.
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The Organiser reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse, reject, cancel, or revoke any registration, selection, or participation at any time if an entrant fails to comply with these Terms & Conditions, provides false or misleading information, engages in inappropriate conduct, or if the vehicle or entrant is deemed unsuitable for the event. The Organiser shall not be required to provide reasons for such decisions, and all decisions in this regard shall be final.
