Category: Events and Shows

1. Classic Ford fans are in for a treat at the 'Old Ford Rally'!

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 13th Jul 2017

   Classic Ford fans are in for a treat when the British Motor Museum hosts the 9th Old Ford Rally held in conjunction with the Ford Y & C Register. On Sunday 16 July around 600 classic Fords will go on display at the biggest rally of classic Fords in the UK.  Vehicles including commercials, tractors and vehicles with a Ford engine built up to 1990 will be on display, exhibiting the incredible range of vehicles produced by one of the world’s biggest manufacturers.

   Visitors will be able to see a huge range from Model T’s to the cars of the pre-war austerity years plus agricultural vehicles, Thames and Ford commercial vehicles as well as the more luxurious post-war Zephyr’s, Zodiac’s and Granada’s. There will also be the Mk1 and Mk2 Cortina’s, Anglia’s, and Escorts as well as Capri’s from the 1960’s – mid 1980’s. A first for this year is the 1925 Ford Model T Railway Inspection Car which will be running on a short 30m section of track outside the Collections Centre.

   The show will also host a display of Ford or Ford engined military vehicles of all ages and the Bicester Home Guard will also be in attendance supporting the military vehicle section. There will be an autojumble and an arena with live displays and commentary throughout the day. The Midlands Meccano Guild will also be featuring an exhibition of hand built models with over 50 tables of models on display within the Museum. Visitors will have full access to the museum and the Collections Centre as well as the show outside.

   Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum stated “This superb show is a real enthusiasts event and incredibly popular with fans of this iconic marque. Anyone who loves old Ford vehicles is guaranteed a great day out”. 

   Tickets for the show cost £14 on the day for adults, £9 for children and £39 for a family.  Discounted tickets are available in advance online. Camping is available on Saturday 15 July. Price per pitch, tent or caravan, is £25.

   To find out more about the British Motor Museum please visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
   

   

2. WHAT'S ON this week...

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 10th Jul 2017

   The Legendary Harley-Davidson in the City Motorcycle Festival 

   World's Largest All Female Biker Meet 2017

   Skegness Charity Bike Night

   Scottish Classic Grand National

   The Rock And Bike Fest

   15th Anniversary Cavemanbash

   Sent 2 Coventry

   PKD Festival

   Truro Bike & Trike Show

   Haynes Bikers Breakfast Ride-in

   AFB 100/500 Annual charity ride

   Offa's Dyke Rally

   Twats Zombie Rally

   6th Dead End Rally

   WOLDS BIKERS Charity Bike Night

   Thetford and District Motorcycle Club Annual Motorcycle Show

   South of England Summer Classic Bike Show

   

    

   See more details (and more events) on the main WHAT'S ON section for July

3. Henry Surtees Foundation Fundraising Auction, plus Special Guests

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 7th Jul 2017

   The Henry Surtees Foundation fundraising auction will take place on Tuesday 11 July 2017 at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey. The event includes a champagne reception hosted by Steve Rider and Henry Hope-Frost with special guest interviews plus a fundraising auction by Malcolm Barber of Bonhams.
    
   Auction lots include signed artwork and memorabilia from an exclusive Omologato watch, No 1 of a limited edition range that has been designed in collaboration with the Surtees Family to a pair of Sebastian Vettel’s 2016 racing gloves. There’s also a great selection of behind-the-scenes factory tours from Red Bull Racing and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Teams to even the loan of a Ferrari California T for a weekend! Tickets to the event cost £70 and can be purchased via www.henrysurteesfoundation.com
    
   Please here for a full link of the auction lots - happy bidding!
   
   The 2017 event is set to be the highest profile event yet and will feature a special tribute to the charities founder, John Surtees CBE, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Last year it raised over £58,000 for the Henry Surtees Foundation which was established by John, following the tragic death of his son Henry.
   
   Freddie Spencer, Derek Bell, Damon Hill, Stuart Graham and Paul Hollywood are amongst those already confirmed to be attending.

4. WHAT'S ON this week...

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 3rd Jul 2017

   Bike Night - Jacks Hill Cafe
   The Old Goats Grumble 3
   Unwanted MCC's 13th Cock Out Rally
   Barflys Rally
   Mallory Bike Bonanza
   Carry On At The Camp
   Gravesend MCC Music & Bike show
   Isle of Man Bonanza, Jurby
   Stourbridge MCC Annual Motorcycle Custom Show
   Chinnor Bike Dayz
   The Billy Goat Rally
   BeicFest
   Garstang Autojumble
   Victory & Indian Bike Day @ Ace Cafe
   Great Western Air Ambulance Ride In And Festival

   See more details (and more events) on the main WHAT'S ON section for July

5. Kiwi Aaron Slight – undoubtedly the best rider never to win the World Superbike title...

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 26th Jun 2017

   ... will be guest of honour at the 24^th Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show over the weekend of October 14-15 at Staffordshire County Showground.

   As fast and smooth on the track as he was flamboyant and controversial off it, and often sporting a multi-coloured Mohican haircut, Slight will have some entertaining tales to share with the Stafford audience. And with more than a decade racing in WSB, when the series was arguably at its peak for both factory Kawasaki and Castrol Honda teams, the friendly New Zealander will have plenty of great races to draw from.

   The Classic Mechanics Show, the largest show of its kind in the world which majors on the later Japanese and European scene, promises the usual successful mix of almost 1000 trade and autojumble stalls, stunning club stands and private entries, Bonhams record-breaking auction, live entertainment in the Classic Dirt Bike area and Classic Racer Grand Prix Paddock, and the live Restoration Theatre.

   Ticket prices are a bargain £12 for adults, £11 for seniors or £3 for under-12s if bought in advance. Parking is free.

   www.staffordclassicbikeshows.com/october