20 Jan 2013, 09:59
Would you please publicise the Stratford Festival of Motoring to your club members. Details as follows and on attached PDF:
Stratforward and Shakespeare Country are delighted to announce the launch of the Stratford Festival of Motoring in 2013. The inaugural event will take place during the early May bank holiday, on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 May.
More than 200 classic and special interest vehicles are expected to be on display throughout the historic town during the two-day festival which will also feature two “runs” through stunning Warwickshire and Gloucestershire countryside for all entrants. The Test Hills Run will challenge entrants’ driving skills as it snakes for nearly 60 miles throughout some of the steepest Cotswold inclines. Tracing a well-driven route used by Midlands’ motor manufacturers to test vehicle pulling power and braking ability in the days before purpose-built test tracks, the run passes through some of the UK’s most picturesque towns and villages including Edgehill, Chipping Camden, Mickleton and Broadway. Monday’s less daunting but scenic drive will see participants motoring through towns and villages to the north of the town, searching for clues to complete the light-hearted Treasure Trail. The “runs” are organised by Tony Merrygold from Shakespeare Country, co-organiser of the festival.
Much interest has already been shown in the event by enthusiasts with vehicles from the Veteran, Edwardian, Vintage, PVT and Classic eras, whilst by contrast some of the world’s most famous modern supercars will be on display. These are likely to include cars such as world-renowned Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati as well as the more unusual supercars from Spyker, Brabus and Ultima. The British contingent is also well represented by the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar, Jensen, Lotus, Noble and Bentley. Microcars feature too and the diminutive delights on display are likely to include the Bubble Car, Bond Minicar, Gogomobil, Heinkel and Messerschmitt.
Lovers of two wheels won’t be disappointed with the range of vintage and classic motor cycles on display which, it is hoped, will include Matchless, AJS, BSA, Royal Enfield, Ariel, Triumph, Norton, Moto Guzzi, BMW, Suzuki and Harley Davidson.
Event organiser, Adrian Grubb, from Stratforward says; “The Stratford Festival of Motoring promises something for everyone with at least a drop of petrol running through their veins.” “And what better way to spend the May Day bank holiday than in the picture-perfect location that is Stratford-upon Avon, surrounded by fascinating vehicles and fellow motoring enthusiasts?”
It has also been confirmed that the Sporting Bears will be providing Dream Rides around the area on the Monday 6th May raising money for a local charity, the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular atrophy.
If you have an historic or unusual vehicle and would like to participate in the festival and runs, please contact Tony Merrygold by email at Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk or enter online. Entry fees cost just £15 per day – or £20 for both days (go on, you know you want to!).
More information and online application forms can be found at: www.shakespeare-country.co.uk/Stratford ... oring.aspx .
Tony Merrygold
Managing Director
Shakespeare Country
Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
Tel: 0871 978 0800 Mob: 07802 455 217 Fax: 0845 408 5961
www.Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
twitter@shakespeareland
Stratforward and Shakespeare Country are delighted to announce the launch of the Stratford Festival of Motoring in 2013. The inaugural event will take place during the early May bank holiday, on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 May.
More than 200 classic and special interest vehicles are expected to be on display throughout the historic town during the two-day festival which will also feature two “runs” through stunning Warwickshire and Gloucestershire countryside for all entrants. The Test Hills Run will challenge entrants’ driving skills as it snakes for nearly 60 miles throughout some of the steepest Cotswold inclines. Tracing a well-driven route used by Midlands’ motor manufacturers to test vehicle pulling power and braking ability in the days before purpose-built test tracks, the run passes through some of the UK’s most picturesque towns and villages including Edgehill, Chipping Camden, Mickleton and Broadway. Monday’s less daunting but scenic drive will see participants motoring through towns and villages to the north of the town, searching for clues to complete the light-hearted Treasure Trail. The “runs” are organised by Tony Merrygold from Shakespeare Country, co-organiser of the festival.
Much interest has already been shown in the event by enthusiasts with vehicles from the Veteran, Edwardian, Vintage, PVT and Classic eras, whilst by contrast some of the world’s most famous modern supercars will be on display. These are likely to include cars such as world-renowned Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati as well as the more unusual supercars from Spyker, Brabus and Ultima. The British contingent is also well represented by the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar, Jensen, Lotus, Noble and Bentley. Microcars feature too and the diminutive delights on display are likely to include the Bubble Car, Bond Minicar, Gogomobil, Heinkel and Messerschmitt.
Lovers of two wheels won’t be disappointed with the range of vintage and classic motor cycles on display which, it is hoped, will include Matchless, AJS, BSA, Royal Enfield, Ariel, Triumph, Norton, Moto Guzzi, BMW, Suzuki and Harley Davidson.
Event organiser, Adrian Grubb, from Stratforward says; “The Stratford Festival of Motoring promises something for everyone with at least a drop of petrol running through their veins.” “And what better way to spend the May Day bank holiday than in the picture-perfect location that is Stratford-upon Avon, surrounded by fascinating vehicles and fellow motoring enthusiasts?”
It has also been confirmed that the Sporting Bears will be providing Dream Rides around the area on the Monday 6th May raising money for a local charity, the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular atrophy.
If you have an historic or unusual vehicle and would like to participate in the festival and runs, please contact Tony Merrygold by email at Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk or enter online. Entry fees cost just £15 per day – or £20 for both days (go on, you know you want to!).
More information and online application forms can be found at: www.shakespeare-country.co.uk/Stratford ... oring.aspx .
Tony Merrygold
Managing Director
Shakespeare Country
Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
Tel: 0871 978 0800 Mob: 07802 455 217 Fax: 0845 408 5961
www.Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
twitter@shakespeareland
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VIN#15768 Ex VIN#4584
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