Category: Events and Shows

1. National BMW Festival to celebrate 100 years of BMW's!‏

   Posted on 9:00am Sunday 10th Jul 2016

   Hundreds of BMWs will descend on the British Motor Museum when it hosts the annual BMW Car Club National Festival on Sunday 14th August. The event, which is Europe’s largest gathering of BMW’s, will celebrate 100 years of BMW and promises to be even bigger and better than before. Last year there were over 800 vehicles on display and this year they hope to double it, with models including M Power, Alpina, ZED, as well as modern, classic and modified models plus MINI’s will take part in the popular show.

   The focal point of the event will be the driving arena, where there will be a master of ceremonies, Steve Deeks. There will be speeches by the regional chairs, presentations of the concours and competition winners as well as live music entertainment. Other activities will include a drifiting track, laser shooting, mini tanks, radio controlled cars, a wheel changing competition, show and shine competition, tombola, lots of trade stands and a special display of 100 cars forming the figure ‘100’ to be photographed from the air.

   Representatives from insurance companies will be on hand as well as staff from the BMW Car Club to answer questions and enrol new members. There will also be the club’s register and regional displays, all taking place in and around the British Motor Museum.

   Tom Caren, Show Manager for the British Motor Museum stated “The BMW Festival is a fantastic family day out. To mark this special anniversary year we will be organising plenty of additional activities to entertain visitors. Seeing so many BMW’s on display from different decades is a brilliant spectacle to see!”.

   Tickets cost £17 for adults, £9 for children (under 5’s are free) and £45 for a family. Entry to the Museum is also included in the ticket price. Discounted tickets are available in advance from the BMW Car Club Office on 01970 267 989 or www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk

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

2. Motorcycle Live 2016 – buy in advance to save money and win prizes

   Posted on 9:00am Saturday 9th Jul 2016

   Tickets for Motorcycle Live 2016 – the UK’s biggest bike show, offering live features, riding opportunities and entertainment for visitors of all ages – go on sale next month. This year advance purchasers will enjoy even bigger savings on the entry fee, plus the chance to win one of hundreds of prizes in the show’s all-new Golden Ticket promotion. The all-inclusive ticket will now also include FREE entry into the FMX Live Arena.

   An advance adult ticket is priced at just £19.50 – a massive £5.50 less than the on-the-door price. Families will also benefit from the new pricing structure, with kids aged 11-16 paying just £1, both in advance and on-the-door, and kids aged 10 and under getting in FREE. This means the entry fee for a family of four now comes in at well under £50.

   Those buying in advance online could be in with the chance of receiving one of hundreds of Golden Tickets, and will find out instantly whether they have won a prize. The Golden Ticket prize pool will include anything from keyrings, caps and t-shirts, to motorcycle clothing, helmets and boots, VIP racing tickets and experience days. The prize pool will be constantly replenished so there is always the chance to win.

   Motorcycle Live 2016 takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 19-27 November. Advance tickets go on sale at 9am on Monday 1 August, at just £19.50 per adult, £12 for Seniors, £1 for 11-16 year olds* and FREE for children aged ten and under (accompanied by a paying adult).

   *Advance ticket price, closing date for advanced tickets is midnight on 18 November 2016. There is a £1.50 fulfilment fee per order.
   
   
   

3. ON ANY SUNDAY STARS TO HEADLINE THE STAFFORD SHOW

   Posted on 8:00am Friday 8th Jul 2016

   FOUR of the cast from iconic motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday are set for guest of honour duties at Stafford’s massive annual motorcycle event this autumn.
   

   Gracing the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on the weekend of October 15-16 will be former racers David Aldana, Don Emde, Mert Lawwill and Gene Romero who each had central roles in Bruce Brown’s legendary 1972 film.
   

   Classic Racer magazine editor Malc Wheeler said: “On Any Sunday will have played its part in inspiring many of our Stafford showgoers to get on two wheels in their youth, and I’m sure there will be plenty of excitement as they get to meet four of its stars.”
   

   As well as finding fame on the big screen, all four of the guests also took part in the Anglo-American Match Races in held in the UK in the 1970s at circuits such as Brands Hatch, Mallory Park and Oulton Park. Mert Lawwill’s appearance at the show will be his first visit to the UK since that time.
   

   The rest of the event – the biggest of its kind in the world – will feature its traditional blend of hundreds of trade stands, a massive autojumble, firing up of race bikes in the Classic Racer GP Paddock, trials demonstrations in the Classic Dirt Bike Experience, the Stafford Autumn Sale from Bonhams, a live restoration theatre and more.
   

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4. Thrills and skills of California Superbike School at the National BikeSafe Show and Track Experience 2016

   Posted on 10:00am Saturday 2nd Jul 2016

   Bikers are being offered the chance to take part in the exclusive BikeSafe observed road rides followed by an exhilarating track experience at the iconic Rockingham Circuit in the Midlands.

   Organised by Bikesafe and Northamptonshire Highways, Bikesafe is a police led motorcycle initiative that is run by most forces throughout the UK. This year it is held in Northamptonshire and at the iconic Rockingham Circuit in Corby. Rockingham’s wide-range of facilities and industrial-style backdrop make it a unique venue and we are welcoming some great riders, themed activities and attractions on the day.

   Riders will be welcomed to the circuit, with its wide range of facilities and industrial backdrop, by the BikeSafe team and start their experience with a road route assessed ride.

   Following a debrief it’s time to join the prestigious California Superbike School where your coach will talk to you through the twists and the turns of Rockingham's inner track and then it's out onto the track to experience the challenges and the fast direction changes that make this an intense and thrilling experience. Rockingham's American oval circuit is unique in the UK and one of only two speedways in Europe.

   Places are limited and booking is essential. Limited places left for the observed ride and track experience. Book now through the National BikeSafe website – www.bikesafe.co.uk

   The experience takes between 2 ½ – 3 hours INCLUDES: • Hour long 2 to 1 assessment with police motorcyclist • Safety briefing and 15 minute circuit ride with California Superbike School in groups of 16 or less.

   Describing the partnership between BikeSafe UK Richard Browne, aka Badger, of California Superbike School said: “As a team of committed and enthusiastic individuals our goal is to help riders understand how a motorcycle is affected by the rider and how best to overcome this. It is great we are able to offer these very limited edition track experiences at Rockingham and can't wait for Saturday July 16th. Riders of all abilities and machine types are welcome with the emphasis throughout the day on rider development and the skills that are transferable to road riding."

   There will be a range of bike manufacturers at the event with demo bikes available to test ride from Triumph, Honda, Ducati, Suzuki and many more. The Yamaha MT Darkside Tour's Dave Coates will performing throughout the day and visitors will be amazed by the Moto Gymkhana.

   Add in over 70 displays from some of the UKs leading retailers, clothing and accessory manufacturers, themed activities plus loads of family friendly attractions for non-riders and just £1 entry on the gate and you have a very special day.

   July 16th will be a fun day out for everyone but, the serious motivation for holding the day, is to help cut the number of people being killed or injured on the UK's roads.

   The event runs from 10am until 5pm, just £1 entry and parking is free.

   The National BikeSafe Show & Track Experience @ Rockingham Motor Speedway.
   Saturday July 16th
   Mitchell Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 5AF

   www.bikesafe.co.uk
   
   

   

5. Ride Out to Brooklands Motorcycle Show‏

   Posted on 9:00am Friday 1st Jul 2016

   Sunday 3rd July - Ace Cafe London Brooklands Ride-Out!  Departs 9.30am

   Brooklands once again comes alive with motorcycles and the sights, sounds and smells of speed, with the all new Brooklands Motorcycle Show, held at the world's first purpose built motor racing track, and home of the now legendary "Gold Star" (awarded at Brooklands for achieving sustained speeds of at least 100mph, the ton!), from 10am on Sunday 3rd July 2016.

   In addition to the planned manufacturer displays and stands, and with Ace Cafe London, the legendary 59 Club, the latest and historic bikes, club and trade stands, this inaugural show includes with special guest, motorcycle and truck-racing legend, Steve Parrish, and is the main Brooklands Museum motorcycle event of the year.  

   A "Brooklands Burn Up" Ride-Out departs from the Ace at 9.30am on Sunday 3rd July.    

   Clip-ons, Rear-sets and Swept-backs - England Expects!    Route:  A406 West to Hanger Lane & A40  A40 West to M25  M25 South to Exit/Junction 11  Chertsey/Woking    Follow Brown "Heritage" signs - "Brooklands Museum".

   Gates open at 10am and standard Museum entry charges apply: Adults £11, Seniors/Students £10, Children (5-16) £6, Under 5s FREE, Family ticket £30 (2 adults & up to 3 children). Visitor parking will be in The Heights off Wellington Way - please follow event signage.

    

   BROOKLANDS - the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907 - was more than a great sporting arena. Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century. Brooklands Museum Trust is an independent charitable trust.

   www.brooklandsmuseum.com

    

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