What's On: Autumn Car Events
Thinking of going to a motor show, festival or event? Check out our guide to see what's going on in the motoring world.
If you're looking for the perfect day out inspecting motors from your childhood or prefer to watch some of motorsport's finest drivers on the track then check out our motoring what's on guide.
October 2008
30th October – 2nd November The Prestige & Performance Show featuring Top Gear Live, Earls Court
With a 5 year waiting list (and growing) to Top Gear the TV show, why not skip the queue and experience the assault on your senses at Top Gear Live! Top Gear Live ‘The Ultimate Performance Arena’ offers Top Gear fans the opportunity to get up close to everyone’s favourite TV presenters; Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. Once you've seen Top Gear Live, you'll want to spend the rest of your time at MPH with the 100s of exhibitors selling everything from the latest car gadgets to the coolest accessories. Koenigsegg, Pagani, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Mercedes McLaren, Porsche and Aston Martin to name but a few will be on show. For more details visit the website http://www.mphshow.co.uk/eco.
November 2008
14th-16th Classic Motor Show, NEC Birmingham
The NEC will be packed with over 1,000 classic, vintage, veteran and retro cars spread over five halls, countless trade displays and around 170 club stands. To book tickets visit www.seetickets.com/classicmotorshow or call 0870 060 3776.
15th-16th Great Western Kit & Car Builder Show, Exeter
Showcasing the very best of the UK kit car industry, over 600 hand built cars will be lining up indoors at the 2008 Great Western Kit & Car Builder Show. It’s is now the biggest Kit Car show in the whole of the UK, attracting over 10,000 visitors. Britain has more kit car manufacturers than the rest of the world put together and over 60 of these will be taking part in Exeter. Tickets are priced at £9 per person. For more information call European Promotions on 01233 713 87 or visit the website at www.kitcar-shows.co.uk.
December 2008
14th Race Of Champions, Wembley Stadium
Who is the fastest? It is decided each year at The Race of Champions where the world’s best circuit racers and off-road drivers compete head-to-head. This year’s race will include the likes of Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button and Mark Webber. Tickets can be booked now by calling 0844 412 1743 or 0844 579 3189 or by visiting the Ticketmaster or Autosport websites. Last year's £25 tickets are now available for a discounted £18, for a limited period only.
January 2009
10th-11th Autosport International Show, NEC Birmingham
David Coulthard, Formula One’s top British scoring driver, will be celebrating his career at the Autosport International Show. As part of the celebration, Autosport International will display cars and karts from the David Coulthard Museum, bringing the priceless machines down from Twynholm to the show’s audience. The Scot will be present for both public days of the show. Coulthard will take part in autograph signing sessions at the driver signing area and F1 Racing display.
Are there any events, shows or festivals that we don't know about? Are you going to a festival or show not on the list?
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