Wednesday 26 August 2015

Goodwood Members Meeting 2016

1954 Cooper-Jaguar T33

Goodwood Members’ Meeting Returns in 2016

The Goodwood Road Racing Club (GRRC) announced the 74th Members’ Meeting will be held on the weekend of March 19-20, 2016, at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
The Members’ Meeting was revived in 2014 for members of the GRRC to continue the tradition of the 71 club motor sport events held at Goodwood from 1949-66, and has, for the past two seasons, become the opener for the historic motor racing season.
Star names including Le Mans 24 Hours winners Jochen Mass Emanuele Pirro and Richard Attwood, touring car legends Steve Soper, Rob Huff, Matt Neal, Rob Gravett, Tim Harvey, Mat Jackson, Andrew Jordan and Jason Plato, and current professionals like runaway GP2 championship leader Stoffel Vandoorne and FIA World Endurance Champion Anthony Davidson, contested this year’s event.
The Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2016 will feature several new races, one of which will mark the debut of motorcycle racing at the event in a special on-track encounter for 250cc and 350cc two-stroke grand prix bikes of the 1970s and early ‘80s – an era that featured world title success for riders such as Giacomo Agostini, Walter Villa, Johnny Cecotto and Toni Mang.
Also making their debuts in 2016 will be an into-the-dusk encounter on Saturday exclusively for the Ford GT40 to mark the 50th anniversary of the car’s maiden win at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1966, and the introduction of the Whitmore Trophy for mid-1960s saloons in honour of former British and European Touring Car Champion Sir John Whitmore.
The Gerry Marshall Trophy – which pairs professional racers with Group 1 touring cars of the early 1980s – returns for a third successive year, while the Bruce McLaren Trophy for early Can-Am prototypes is also retained from 2015.
The 2016 Goodwood Members’ Meeting will feature a total of 13 races – the most ever staged at the event, with 11 taking place on a packed Sunday of on-track action.
High-speed demonstrations will be held for ‘ground-effect’ Formula 1 cars of 1977-82; examples of which were driven to World Championship success by legends such as Mario Andretti, Nelson Piquet and Keke Rosberg, and for Group 6 sports cars such as the iconic Le Mans-winning Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512.
Off-track, the battle for the Goodwood House Cup, won by Anthony Reid’s ‘Methuen’ House for the past two years, will be bolstered by fun competitions – all counting for House points – throughout the weekend, and will feature a Saturday night party for all guests, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display set to music.
Members of the GRRC can secure their spots at the event now with those on the Club waiting list able to purchase from 2 November. A small number of tickets will go on general sale on 1 January next year, subject to availability.
For more information, visit Goodwood.com.
[Source: Goodwood; photo: Julien Mahiels]

Monday 24 August 2015

4 weeks 'til Rallyday 2015!

4 weeks to go!

With less than a month to go until this year's spectacular show, make sure you buy your tickets & show guide in advance to save money & time on the day.
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Rallyday News
Harri Toivonen returns to Rallyday!
We're thrilled to announce that Metro 6R4 star Harri Toivonen will be returning to the show again this year. Harri will be officially unveiling KWT 556V, the iconic winning Rally Car driven by his brother the late Henri Toivonen & Peter Clarke which will be seen for the first time in 35 years at the Rallying History stand.
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Celebratory Dinner with Ari Vatanen

Enjoy a 3 course dinner & meet show star Ari Vatanen
Friday 18th September, Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath
£49 per person
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Inessa Tushkanova to star at Rallyday
BRC Competitor Forum
The organisers of next year’s MSA British Rally Championship will hold an open meeting for competitors and teams on Friday 18th September at the Circuit.
JRM bring Subaru WRX STI to Rallyday
JRM will be showcasing the newest NR4 (production) rally car in the world at this year's event. 
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Salon Privé Entrance-Only Tickets from £20.00

Round off the season of automotive events in true, spectacular Salon Privé style as we present the greatest collection of modern and classic supercars ever assembled on an English Palace lawn.
The UK’s leading Classic Car Competition

Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance Judging Day
Thursday 3rd September 2015 | 10.00 – 19.00
Dress Code | Smart Casual

VIP Hospitality: £324.00
Don’t forget your hats Ladies!

Boodles Ladies’ Day
Friday 4th September 2015 | 11.00 – 17.00
Dress Code | Dress to Impress

VIP Hospitality: £264.00
 The world’s first Concours d’Elégance for Supercars!

The Salon Privé Supercar Show & Pirelli Prestige & Performance Competition
Saturday 5th September 2015 | 11.00 – 17.00
Dress Code | Smart Casual

VIP Hospitality: £114.00
Entrance Only tickets: £20.00*
*(Allows entry to Pirelli Prestige & Performance Competition / Car Club Displays)

Thursday 20 August 2015

NEXT STOP: CRAWLEY


NEXT STOP: CRAWLEY


London to Brighton veterans will return to town’s High Street enabling local residents to see the cars close-up
An innovative change to the route taken by the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run last year was a hit with the hundreds of participants in the world’s longest-running motoring event when, rather than taking their traditional mid-Run stop in Crawley High Street on their way to the coast, the intrepid drivers benefited from a new stop with the Harrods Stop at Crawley held at Honda Gatwick. The dealership (below left) had generously cleared its workshops of modern cars to allow running repairs to be carried out on the old-timers, the youngest of which is 111 years old.

The warm and dry surroundings were especially welcome given that few of the cars have any weather protection at all and for most of last year’s Run the weather was cold, wet and windy.

While the participants were happy with the warm and dry environment from which to enjoy their well-earned refreshments, the local community felt rather short-changed. For them, their High Street had long been a fabulous vantage point from which to enjoy the spectacle of these pioneering horseless carriages from the dawn of motoring in action (above and below right).

This year however, Crawley Borough Council and some members of the local business community have collaborated with organisers to ensure that spectators in Crawley have the chance to enjoy watching the Run up-close once again. Following their discussions with Crawley Borough Council, the organisers have changed the route so that once the cars have made their halfway stop at Honda Gatwick, they will then continue with their pilgrimage to Brighton via Crawley High Street where an official mid-way check-point will take place. This will be the official location for local Run supporters in Crawley and there will not be provision for spectators at the Honda dealership – the focus for spectators is firmly focused on the High Street, in recognition of last year’s feedback.

“Every November these veterans are one year older and almost all need some sort of fettling between Hyde Park and Madeira Drive. The ‘halfway halt’ at Honda Gatwick was warmly welcomed – literally – by the drivers and their passengers as it gave them a chance to make running repairs in the dry, while enjoying a hot drink and pastries courtesy of Harrods.

“Last year they then continued straight to Brighton, missing out the traditional trip down Crawley High Street, which disappointed a number of hardy spectators,” said Clerk of the Course Neil Carr-Jones.

“This year we are addressing that by re-routing the Run through the High Street and installing a time control check point. This means every car will stop for a few moments giving spectators the perfect opportunity to marvel at these incredible machines, take photos and converse with the veteran car drivers and their passengers, many in period costume.”

Councillor Peter Smith, Cabinet member for Planning and Economic Development, added: “We have worked hard with the Royal Automobile Club and the event organisers, Goose Live Events, to bring the Veteran Car Run back to the High Street. This has been a joint effort following feedback received after last year’s event and aims to give Crawley residents, businesses and visitors greater involvement with the Run. We are pleased that we have been able to improve the arrangements for this year’s event and will continue to work with the event organisers to maintain Crawley’s vibrant and exciting involvement with the Run.”

The change of route does have cost implications, with crowd barriers and extra marshals needed to ensure the smooth running of the event. In addition to the support from Crawley Borough Council, a number of local businesses, including Taylor Wimpey and Elekta, have also stepped forward to generously provide support of the checkpoint. However, the opportunity exists for others to help with sponsorship in support of this community event and in doing so enjoy a number of benefits through a local association.

“The stop in Crawley High Street is an ideal chance for local residents and visitors to enjoy the spectacle, and it’s a perfect opportunity for enterprising local companies to become part of this long-running event,” said Michelle Warner, Sponsorship and Marketing Manager, Goose Live Events, which organises the Run on behalf of the Royal Automobile Club.

More information on the Run can be found at www.veterancarrun.com.

The Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the pinnacle event in a week of motoring in the capital during ‘London Motor Week’ – a series of events hosted by the world famous Royal Automobile Club which also includes a Literary Festival, Motoring Forum and the Regent Street Motor Show.






Thursday 13 August 2015

Salon Privé Entrance-only tickets from £20.00

Round off the season of automotive events in true, spectacular Salon Privé style as we present the greatest collection of modern and classic supercars ever assembled on an English Palace lawn.
The UK’s leading Classic Car Competition

Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance Judging Day
Thursday 3rd September 2015 | 10.00 – 19.00
Dress Code | Smart Casual

VIP Hospitality: £324.00
Don’t forget your hats Ladies!

Boodles Ladies’ Day
Friday 4th September 2015 | 11.00 – 17.00
Dress Code | Dress to Impress

VIP Hospitality: £264.00
 The world’s first Concours d’Elégance for Supercars!

The Salon Privé Supercar Show & Pirelli Prestige & Performance Competition
Saturday 5th September 2015 | 11.00 – 17.00
Dress Code | Smart Casual

VIP Hospitality: £114.00
Entrance Only tickets: £20.00*
*(Allows entry to Pirelli Prestige & Performance Competition / Car Club Displays)

REGENT STREET MOTOR SHOW TO RETURN 31 OCTOBER 2015

Regent Street Motor Show
Media release for immediate distribution: 07/08/15
REGENT STREET MOTOR SHOW

TO RETURN 31 OCTOBER 2015


Huge crowds expected as free-to-view motor show prepares 
to take over London’s “Mile of Style”

 
The Regent Street Motor Show is the largest free-to-view motor show in the UK, showcasing an impressive 125 years of motoring history and taking place on London’s most iconic shopping street on Saturday 31 October; a date for the diary.

2015 promises to bring a family-friendly, highly interactive feel to the Regent Street Motor Show. Celebrating the earliest days of motoring with the pre-1905 veteran cars on display as part of the prestigious EFG International Concours d’Elegance, a stunning array of present day and yester-year cars is an exciting opportunity to get a glimpse of what the future of motoring might hold.

On the day of the Show, Regent Street will be closed to through traffic from Oxford Circus to Piccadilly Circus, providing a safe environment for visitors to enjoy this motoring extravaganza.

Motoring enthusiasts from around the world attend the Show each year and in 2014, 17 per cent visited from overseas while just over half the Show visitors came from closer to home, attending from the Greater London area.

“The Regent Street Motor Show is now established as a great day out for all the family, and is a real celebration of more than a century of our motoring history,” said Peter Foubister, Motoring Secretary of the Royal Automobile Club.

“The huge variety of exhibits ranging from the horseless carriages from the dawn of motoring to the cars of today and tomorrow really captures the imagination of visitors whether they have come specifically to see the show or simply catch it while out shopping. And best of all, it’s totally free!”

The Show takes place from 10:30 until 16:00 on Saturday 31 October. Keep up-to-date on all the latest news on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/RegentStreetMS or on Twitter@RegentStreetMS or via the official website: http://regentstreetmotorshow.com/. Exciting announcements to follow. 


Saturday 8 August 2015

REGENT STREET MOTOR SHOW TO RETURN 31 OCTOBER 2015

Regent Street Motor Show
REGENT STREET MOTOR SHOW TO RETURN 31 OCTOBER 2015
Media release for immediate distribution: 07/08/15
REGENT STREET MOTOR SHOW

TO RETURN 31 OCTOBER 2015


Huge crowds expected as free-to-view motor show prepares 
to take over London’s “Mile of Style”

 
The Regent Street Motor Show is the largest free-to-view motor show in the UK, showcasing an impressive 125 years of motoring history and taking place on London’s most iconic shopping street on Saturday 31 October; a date for the diary.

2015 promises to bring a family-friendly, highly interactive feel to the Regent Street Motor Show. Celebrating the earliest days of motoring with the pre-1905 veteran cars on display as part of the prestigious EFG International Concours d’Elegance, a stunning array of present day and yester-year cars is an exciting opportunity to get a glimpse of what the future of motoring might hold.

On the day of the Show, Regent Street will be closed to through traffic from Oxford Circus to Piccadilly Circus, providing a safe environment for visitors to enjoy this motoring extravaganza.

Motoring enthusiasts from around the world attend the Show each year and in 2014, 17 per cent visited from overseas while just over half the Show visitors came from closer to home, attending from the Greater London area.

“The Regent Street Motor Show is now established as a great day out for all the family, and is a real celebration of more than a century of our motoring history,” said Peter Foubister, Motoring Secretary of the Royal Automobile Club.

“The huge variety of exhibits ranging from the horseless carriages from the dawn of motoring to the cars of today and tomorrow really captures the imagination of visitors whether they have come specifically to see the show or simply catch it while out shopping. And best of all, it’s totally free!”

The Show takes place from 10:30 until 16:00 on Saturday 31 October. Keep up-to-date on all the latest news on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/RegentStreetMS or on Twitter@RegentStreetMS or via the official website: http://regentstreetmotorshow.com/. Exciting announcements to follow. 
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