A record 36,469 people visited the weekend’s National 4×4 and Outdoors Show and Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show at the RNA Showgrounds from 23-25 March.
The family-friendly atmosphere, non-stop action demonstrations, expert presentations, exclusive deals and specials made for a value-packed event.
People lined up to grab their free copy of WTW and the super subscriptions special saw punters lining up to get the mag hand delivered every issue.
WTW editor, Tom Haynes said he was very happy with the outcome of another successful show with a 32 per cent increase in subscriptions sold from 2011.
“We have teamed up with the 4×4 show for three years running and it just keeps getting better,” Tom said. “Fishing and 4×4 is hugely popular among our readers and this show is the perfect synergy.”
Leading 4×4 accessories company ARB also reported a 28 per cent increase in sales on last year’s event.
4×4 show manager, Paul Morgan said “For the first time at the Brisbane Show, the public were able to view extreme racing at it’s best in the TJM Austruck Extreme 4×4 Competition, which entertained record crowds over the three days.”
Planning is already underway for the 2013 National 4×4 & Outdoors Show and Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show with the dates to be announced in the coming weeks.