Admin - hope ok to post this in here - if not let me know
Adare Manor will host the first of its kind Irish Festival of Speed this August Bank holiday weekend (Sunday 31st July 2011). It will celebrate the Engine in all its facets; Racing Cars (past and present) Super Cars, Rally Cars, Motorbikes, Air Displays and more. Festivals like this have been held successfully in the UK for many years, attracting many hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts and fans annually. In addition it will commemorate the rich racing heritage of the region, in particular the 75th anniversary of the 1936 Limerick Grand Prix. The event will have many things on like:
■Sprints and Track Demonstrations
■Formula 1 Jordan Demonstration Laps
■F1 Coulthard/Webber Jaguar R5 Pitstop Challenge – proceeds to charity
■Competition Car Display Area
■Competition Motorcycle Display Area
■Supercar Paddock
■Star Cars
■Car Clubs Expo
■Motorcycle Clubs Expo
■Concourse d’Elegance
■Classic Car Sales Area
■Kids Zone & Junior Festival of Speed
■Reserved Classic Car Park
■VIP Parking for Advance Ticket Holders
■Aviation Expo – Aerobatic Display, Helicopter Rides, Model Air Displays
■New! Russian Mig microlight Bi-Plane Exhibit
■New! Sky Diving - 4 drops by Sky Diving Ireland
■Food and Drink Expo – something for everyone!
■Antiques Alley
■Auto Jumble
■Trade Stands
■Gala Dinner in Manor
The website is http://www.irishfestivalofspeed.com/home/ and lot of clubs will have stands on. It is going to be a great day.
We are going to be bringing down our catering unit and will probably run offers for DI peeps - but Il get more on that if there is enough interest on it.
