Car Shows & Events
Tommy Johnson Junior to race at the FIA ‘Main Event’ 2011
Santa Pod Raceway may be the home of European Drag racing, but it has also played host to some of America’s finest driving talent over the years.
Shakespeare in the Cloisters Much Ado About Nothing
The atmospheric ruins of historic Beaulieu Abbey provide a dramatic setting for Castle Theatre Company’s inspired interpretation of the classic Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing.
Castle Combe Action Days
There is just one month to go until the next exciting Castle Combe “Action Day” – the Classics and Sports Cars Action Day, happening at the heritage-rich Wiltshire circuit on Saturday 11th June.
Drive the future at Britain’s free motor show
Quentin Willson, one of the UK’s leading motoring commentators, has founded a unique opportunity for ordinary motorists to test-drive high mpg and low carbon cars this summer.
Quentin Willson & Shell help Britain cut motoring costs
Shell has teamed up with renowned motoring journalist and fuel saving expert, Quentin Willson, on a mission to teach the nation how to save fuel with Shell FuelSave fuels and top driving tips.
Get the ‘job’ done by stealing the show at Simply Italian 2011
On Sunday 22nd May, the first Simply Italian event is set to launch at Beaulieu with a line-up of vehicles poised to stir up a fiery passion for all things Italian. This promises to be a great day out, and a fantastic opportunity for families and enthusiasts alike to celebrate the fine Italian craftsmanship and beautiful designs that make Italian motors so unique.
2011 LA Motorexpo opens in the heart of LA's business district
Thousands of downtown business professionals descended upon Brookfield Office Properties’ Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles yesterday for the opening day of the 2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo.
Trucks & Troops 2011 celebrates the home front
Visit Beaulieu during the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, 28th – 30th May, for Trucks & Troops, a nostalgic show with something for all the family to enjoy. The show, staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust celebrates the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages.
UK Slot Car Festival comes to the Heritage Motor Centre
For the first time, the Heritage Motor Centre is to host the UK Slot Car Festival which will take place on Sunday 22 May from 10am – 5pm. The organisers of last year’s Brooklands and Donington Slot Car Festivals have teamed up to ensure this is the biggest and best Slot Car Event in 2011! It promises to be a fantastic family day out featuring all Slot Car manufactures including Scalextric, Carrera, SCX, Slot.it, NSR & many more.
‘World Class’ R.A.C Rally comes to Croft Circuit in 2011
Croft Circuit is delighted to announce a fourth major event to its list of fixtures in 2011 – a stage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally, among the world’s most exciting and evocative historic car rallies, on Saturday 3 December.
Aston Martin to auction Rapide for Japan
Aston Martin Chief Executive Dr. Ulrich Bez is to auction his company Rapide at this year’s annual Bonhams auction at Newport Pagnell, with all proceeds to go to charities providing aid to victims of the recent earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan. In support of the initiative, Bonhams has also committed to waiver its commission on this lot.
Revealed - Mick Begley is back!
Turbo Dynamics sponsored Mick Begley returns in style this year with his gold Skyline and promises he will be “very, very, very quick”. And knowing Mick, this is likely to be understatement!
Spectacular launch for classic motor racing festival
The world’s largest classic motor racing festival has been launched in spectacular style. In front of 250 journalists, photographers and film crews, the 2011 Silverstone Classic burst into life yesterday (4 May) as some of the 800 cars expected at the event took to the famous track in glorious spring sunshine.
Celebrities to race at Silverstone Classic
A host of celebrities were on hand at Silverstone race track yesterday to launch the 2011 Silverstone Classic Celebrity Challenge. The Celebrity Challenge, which will take place on Saturday 23 July at the world’s biggest classic car racing festival, will see an all-star line-up going head to head in 130mph Morgan V6 Roadster sports cars around the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.
Performance Tuning and Modified Show at Santa Pod Raceway
The PTM Show at Santa Pod Raceway is a serious performance car event where track performance speaks louder than words.