Car Shows & Events
Hammond’s budget Bond submarine car at Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear
Following the airing of Top Gear’s 50 Years of Bond Cars special, fans of the show visiting Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear can now see the actual Top Gear Lotus Excel Submarine driven by Richard Hammond into a lake.
E-Type and F-Type get together for the Lord Mayor’s Show
One of the most famous E-Types ever built is to accompany Olympian Jessica Ennis when she drives the all-new F-TYPE in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show.
Historic Rally Car Register to celebrate 50 years of the Hillman Imp
The Historic Rally Car Register is to celebrate 50 years of the Hillman Imp when it hosts its Open Day at the Heritage Motor Centre on Saturday 12 January 2013.
19 year-old Gabrielle McDonald makes her first Top Fuel Drag Licencing runs
Santa Pod Raceway has seen some of the fastest men in Motorsport power up its quarter mile over the last few decades, but Europe’s leading drag-racing venue is increasingly seeing ladies notching up impressive times as well, as many graduate to the sport’s highest tier; Top Fuel.
Citroen premieres DS3 Cabrio at Top Gear Live 2012
Alongside a historic display that celebrates 40 years of rally heritage, Citroen’s striking new addition to the DS line, DS3 Cabrio, will be making its UK premiere on the brand’s show stand at Top Gear Live 2012.
The Sweeney sends Rockingham back to 1975
One lucky fan of classic cop shows has won a dream drive behind the wheel of a 1975 Ford Consul used in iconic TV series The Sweeney.
Ken Block and Gymkhana GRiD set for epic Grand Final at Santa Pod
After four packed rounds of tyre slaying, clutch-kicking mayhem across Europe, The Grand Final of Gymkhana GRiD is set to play out at Santa Pod on Sunday 28th October.
A feast of classic motorsport history at the Classic Motor Show
There’s plenty in store for lovers of ‘proper’ motorsport at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 16-18 November.
Ford Fiesta goes over a “ton” in epic MPG Marathon
Ford’s super frugal Fiesta ECOnetic has proved that smarter driving can dramatically reduce the cost of running a family car.
Record breaking ‘Deadly 720’ stunt comes to the UK
British fans will not only get their chance to see the record breaking ‘Deadly 720’ stunt at this month’s Top Gear Live (Birmingham’s NEC 25-28 October), they will become the first audience to witness a very unique twist on the stunt – and possibly a new World Record.
World’s fastest Mini and Postman Pat’s van to star at Flame and Thunder
Santa Pod’s Flame and Thunder event on the 27th October is always a real crowd pleaser, but this year, two extra special cars will help to turn up the heat on the track – as well as guaranteeing to raise a smile amongst kids of all ages!
Subaru Pro-R Time Attack: Ups, downs and trophies at season finale
With enough twists and turns to fill a decent thriller, the recent final round of the Time Attack season proved to be something of an emotional rollercoaster for the Pro-R backed car of Ben Shimmin and Cross Roads garage last weekend.
The Stig to star in epic ‘Grudge Matches’
A series of epic ‘Grudge Matches’ will provide fans with some memorable edge-of-the-seat entertainment as cars compete head-to-head during this month’s four-day Top Gear Live extravaganza at the NEC, Birmingham (25-28 October).
Falken Drift Team sets official Guinness World Record
Falken Drift Team driver Lars Verbraeken has become a Guinness World Record holder after achieving a new speed record for drifting.
View up close over 100 large model aircraft at the HMC
Model aircraft fans will be able to view over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft when the Heritage Motor Centre hosts the annual ‘Large Model Aircraft Show’ on Sunday 28 October from 10am – 4pm.