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Best Street Ute
All makes and models. Tailored for street driving, with or without custom modifications. It shows immaculate presentation and precise detail dedicated to entire vehicle. Areas of judging include: body and paint work, interior trim, under bonnet engine bay and tray presentation. History of the Ute bought or custom is welcome but judging will be based on the vehicle itself.
Best BnS Ute
All makes and models. The typical BnS Ball Ute showing evidence of Ball attendance, with badges, stickers, aerials, mud flaps, roll bar, bull bar and spotlights. Areas of judging include: proof of BnS attendance as above, BnS customisation, overall interior and exterior presentation. Aerial flags are encouraged for display, but judging will be based on the vehicle itself.
Best Chicks Ute
All makes, and models. Utes owned and maintained by women (MUST be registered in females’ name – Registration papers are to be supplied at nomination for viewing). Areas of judging include: overall interior and exterior presentation with personal touches and accessories. Additional decorations are welcome for display, but judging will be based on the vehicle itself.
best tradie ute
All makes and models. The typical ‘Tradie’ ute, displaying toolboxes and trade accessories / equipment from a particular trade or industry. Areas of judging include: trade accessories as shown above, overall interior and exterior presentation.
Best Feral Ute
All makes and models. The real character Ute that has been through a lot (and it shows). This ute will usually have more stickers than paint with a bull bar, aerials, mud flaps, roll bar and spotlights. It’s probably reasonably neglected, unkempt and complete with dints and dirt. Aerial flags are permitted for display purposes only but will not be considered for judging. Ute MUST be registered. Areas of judging include: character customisation. Aerial flags are encouraged for display, but judging will be based on the vehicle itself.
Best Classic Ute
Any Ute pre 1990, which is registered and roadworthy. This ute will have minimum modifications to the vehicle and is in their most original condition. Customisation should not take away from the “classic” external look of the Ute. Areas of judging include: body and paint work, interior trim and upholstery, under bonnet engine bay, tray/tub presentation, general overall condition and any special touches.
Best Holden Ute
Holden utes of all makes and models. Areas of judging include: overall interior and exterior presentation.
Best Ford Ute
Ford utes of all makes and models. Areas of judging include: overall interior and exterior presentation.
Best other Ute
All makes and models other than Holden or Ford. Areas of judging include: overall interior and exterior presentation.
Best town & country Ute
All makes and models. The Town & Country Ute is tailored for working on the farm through the week and driving into town for Sunday church. It will display accessories that assist in both environments, including working aerials and radios along with mud flaps, spotlights and/or bull bar. This ute is suitable for doing the groceries in town but not afraid to drive through the mud on the way home. Areas of judging include: customisation for the country and town lifestyle, rural accessories and presentation.
Best 4WD Ute
All makes and models. The best representation of a 4×4 in constant or part time 4WD. Be it in the mountains, sand or water, this Ute is not afraid to go anywhere and has all the modifications and customisation to make it happen. Areas of judging can include: additional 4 wheel drive accessories, custom modifications and overall presentation.
Best 4WD Ute – PAVEMENT PRINCESS
All makes and models. The best representation of a 4×4 Ute that is tailored for highway/street driving, without custom modifications. Areas of judging include nudge bar/bull bar, road tyres, overall interior and exterior presentation, under bonnet engine bay and tray presentation.
Best 4X4 Ute – OFFrOAD RIG
All makes and models. The best representation of a 4×4 Ute that is set up for offroad challenges, with custom modifications. Be it in the mountains, sand or water, this Ute is not afraid to go anywhere and has the modifications and customisation to make it happen. Areas of judging include bull bar, offroad large tyres, spotlights, winch, lift kit, overall interior and exterior presentation, under bonnet engine bay and tray presentation (a little bit of mud won’t hurt).
Best 4X4 Ute – TOURER/CAMPING
All makes and models. The best representation of a 4×4 Ute that is set up for touring and camping with or without custom modifications. This vehicle can cruise up the highway or navigate rocky terrain, all in pursuit of the best tourist and camping attractions. Areas of judging include: bull bar, spotlights, winch, roof-racks, awning, off-grid power supply, canopy and general camping set up.
Best THEMED Ute
All makes and models. The Theme of the Ute should be recognisable at first glance and carried throughout the whole vehicle from bonnet to tub, engine bay to interior. The theme can be a colour, product, person, symbol, animal or anything you desire. Areas of judging include: consistency of theme, body and paint work, interior trim, under bonnet engine bay and tray and custom modifications relating to the theme.
FURTHEST TRAVELLED
As it sounds, the winner has driven the most kilometres to the show location from the residential address as shown on the entrants’ licence. Licence to be provided at nominations and correspond to the residential address supplied on the registration form. Judges will use google maps to determine kms driven.