August 2008

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In 2008 Autospirit in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland will present an exciting all new Major International Motoring event, the Culzean Autoclassica. An annual event it will be hosted at the magnificent Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast, a leading Trust venue and one of Scotland’s five star International tourist attractions.



The Vision:-

An exclusive event aimed at all marques of transport with particular emphasis towards top or significant marques.

Historic, vintage, classic, racing, sports and touring cars, prestigious sports and performance cars and bikes, and vintage commercial vehicles will be on display around the castle and estate grounds throughout the weekend.



The Theme:-

To commemorate the race days of the 1950’s at the nearby Old Turnberry airfield track and also capture the castles unique ambience and its magnificent location, the event will adopt a traditional theme. Participants and the visiting public will be invited to enter into the Autoclassica spirit by arriving in period costume reflecting their particular era of transport or a 40’s to 60’s era for event visitors and exhibitors with modern vehicles.



The Attractions:-

A wide variety of activities and attractions will interest all of those attending which will include heritage racing and special marque displays, International and street concours d’ elegance, classic and auto memorabilia displays, club and single entry enclosures, manufacturers and dealers enclosures, trade village, classic vehicle auctions, fashion shows, hog roast barbecues and live music.

Action events within the Castle grounds with the Soap Box Grand.Prix , Inter Club Driving challenge and motoring nostalgia with historic racing car demonstration runs.

The Autoclassica attractions will be located in several areas throughout the estate alongside all the features that the five star Culzean Castle and country park has to offer, which include, Castle tours, visitors centre, shops & restaurants, the walled gardens, the swan pond, children’s play area, deer park and the rocky shoreline with spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde to Arran and Kintyre.



Corporate & Sponsors:-

The Autoclassica encourages participation from both manufacturers and dealers, including those organisations associated with the motor vehicle and its lifestyle, and to accommodate this a selection of events will take place both before and after the weekend event. This will include “The Culzean Autoclassica Golf Classic” played round the Westin Turnberry Ailsa Championship course, historic & modern vehicle demonstration runs at the old Turnberry circuit and Scenic drives around the Ayrshire countryside and coastline.






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September 2008

<br /><br />The British Car Enthusiasts Rally 2008 will be at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, on Sunday 7th September and will again be supporting Make-A-Wish Foundation (UK).



Since 1980, Make-A-Wish Foundation (UK) has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. in 2007, we raised over £1200 for this worthwhile cause, while bringing some happiness to two terminally ill children in a direct way by having them at the event as our guests for the day. In 2008 we hope to beat the amount raised, but will need all the help we can get to do so.



Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is about 20mins North past Silverstone, almost at Rockingham Raceway.



Entrance to Wicksteed Park is a mere £6 per car (any number of passengers), it has wonderful landscaping for outdoor picnics etc, on site food facilities and plenty of ride/arcade facilities. All in all, its a great day out to have a good laugh and spend time with friends or family of all ages.



The event is open to all marques with a British Heritage including Aston Martin, Caterham, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Mini, MG, Morgan, Morris, Noble, Riley, Rover, Triumph, TVR, Wolseley or any other.



Everyone is of course welcome, as clubs or individuals, we are aiming to have record numbers on display at the event, and we are looking to those who would be interested in helping us reach the targets.



Club display areas are also available (FOC) to those who book one in advance.


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19 September - 21 September 2008
Southeast British Car Festival
Dillard, Georgia, USA, any
Directions: Northeast Georgia Mountains
Entry fee: $30 US
Contact: Tom George<peachtreeg1@bellsouth.net>
Tel: 404-386-1151

Join us this fall for a relaxing, southern style weekend in the North Georgia mountains at The Dillard House Inn in Dillard, GA. In addition to a terrific British car show The Dillard House can provide horseback riding, swimming, tennis and antiquing is available in town. We'll have a hositality suite, tech session, rally and of course a car show. Come join us.
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21 September 2008
28th Annual Vintage & Specialist Car Show
Tredegar House, Newport., Gwent
Directions: Leave M4 Motorway at Junstion 28 and follow the signs special signs to the showground (Aprox 1/2 mile)
Contact: Bruce or Mandy Womack<LeukaemiaRally@TredegarHouse.co.uk>
Tel: 01633 895145

<br /><br />The show opens at 10.30 a.m. and finishes about 5.30 p.m.

A superb day out for all the family set in 14 acres in the beautiful parkland of Tredegar House. We expect over 1,500 exhibits including Ford Model Ts of the early 1900s, through American Cadillacs from the 1980´s and sports cars such as Ferraris, Marcos, Stags, Lotus, Morgans, Jaguar, MGs. We expect around 100 motorcycles, the early machines like Sun Vitesse, Zenith, B.S.A, moving through Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ariel, A.J.S and Greeves etc. to Yamaha, Honda of more recent times. Other exhibits include about 40 military vehicles including small tanks, jeeps etc, 100 stationary engines from as early as 1890's, 40 commercial vehicles ranging from small vans to monster trucks, and steam engines, tractors, bicycles, models, over 40 Autojumble stalls. A Vintage & Classic Car Auction will be held on the day.

Other items of interest:- over 50 stalls etc selling everything you can think of. A Craft Marquee with various types of craft being demonstrated and lovely items for sale. Children’s Amusements including large bouncy castles, large slides etc., and radio controlled boats on the lake - have a go if you like. Try your hand at Archery.

All kinds of food stalls and licensed catering.

Arena events will take place throughout the day, including, displays by the Wye Valley Axemen, parade of vehicles, historic battle re-enactments.

We expect around 10,000 people visiting the show. FREE PARKING

21 September 2008
Tredegar House Vintage Car Rally
Tredegar House, Newport, Gwent
Directions: Tredegar House, Newport, NP10 8YW
Entry fee: Entry to the all-day event is £6 per adult, £3 per child and £4 for senior citizens. Family tickets (for two adults and up to four children under 16) are £15.
Contact: Mandy and Bruce Womack<LeukaemiaRally@TredegarHouse.co.uk>
Tel: 01633 895145

<br /><br />Now in its 28th year, the Tredegar House Vintage Car Rally is organised by the Gwent Branch of Leukaemia Research. Bruce and Mandy Womack founded the Gwent Branch of the charity in 1979 when Mandy’s son Timothy was diagnosed with leukaemia. Sadly, six-year-old Timothy died a year later.



















Mandy Womack says: “Since Timothy’s death, a lot of advances have been made in research but childhood leukaemia is the single largest cancer-killer of children in the UK. In the past 27 years, the Tredegar House Rally has raised over £575,000 towards research into blood cancers. All proceeds from this year’s event will continue to fund research to help improve treatments and find a cause and cure for leukaemia and related blood cancers.”



















Set in the parkland of Tredegar House, the Car Rally features over 1,500 exhibits, from Ford Model Ts from the early 1900s to Cadillacs, sports cars marques including Marcos, Stag, Lotus, Morgan, Jaguar, MG and many others. Also, vintage and veteran motorcycles, commercial vehicles, tractors, stationary engines and military vehicles will be on display.



















Arena events will take place all day including: displays by the Wye Valley Axemen, parade of vehicles, and a vintage and a classic car auction run by Newport Auctions. Other attractions include a craft marquee, archery, radio-controlled boats on the lake and children’s amusements. There will be trade stalls, refreshments and a bar.



















The 28th Vintage Car Rally will be held at Tredegar House Park on Sunday 21 September 2008. The show opens at 10.30am and finishes about 5.30pm. Entry to the all-day event is £6 per adult, £3 per child and £4 for senior citizens. Family tickets (for two adults and up to four children under 16) are £15. For more information about the Tredegar House Rally, telephone 01633 895145, email LeukaemiaRally@TredegarHouse.co.uk or visit www.TredegarHouseRally.co.uk .








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