... the season starts here!!
We may already be midway into the month of April but things are really hotting up here at Castle Combe Circuit as we look forward to our first Race Meeting, Howard's Day, on Easter Monday (Monday 21st April), the first Bike Track Day on Wednesday 23rd April and the first Action Day, the Spring Performance Car Action Day (Saturday 26th April) and much more besides!!
BikeSafe, Sat 12th April 2014!
Great selection of motorcycle displays, including demo riides with some of the UK's leading manufacturers - Trade Stands - Motorcycle Club Displays - Motorcycle Stunt Rider Show - Family attractions including Mini Quad Bikes and Bouncy Castle - Police Displays - and more!
FREE ADMISSION.. Gates open from 10am to 5pm!
Full details at www.bikesafe.co.uk
Plus... want to get out on track then check out our Bike Track Day info below.We also have 2 x Rider Performance Safety Days on Tues 13th May and Tues 8th July 2014 where you can learn more about riding your bike safely. Full details on the Bike Track Day webpages.
Howard's Day, Easter Monday Race Meeting, Monday 21st April 2014
The season kicks off with a real crowd pleaser as we welcome the Mini 7s and Mini Miglia to the Circuit. Add in the Lancaster Insurance MG Championships plus the opening rounds of our Saloon, FF1600, new look GT Championships and our all new Sports Racing Series and the season is well and truly started!
Includes Lunchtime Parades with...
11.30am: Howard Strawford Tribute Parade12pm: Public Grid Walk featuring the MinisRace Timetable...Download the full Race Timetable here.
Qualifying commences at 8.35amLunchtime parades commence at 11.30amFirst race from 12.35pm
Prices...Prices for 2014 have been 'frozen' at the 2013 rates and can be confirmed as:
Adult (17-64yrs) @ £15Senior (65yrs+) @ £10Child (0-16yrs) @ Free of ChargePlus...Paddock Transfer @ £2.50 on the day OR Free of Charge in advance! Advance sales close on Tuesday 15th April 2014! BUY NOW...! See Howard's Day Race Meeting webpage.
OR... Free of Charge with the Castle Combe Season Pass (just £50 per senior (65yrs+) / £95 per adult (17-64yrs) and includes entry into ALL Castle Combe Circuit Race Meetings plus Action Days 2014! See Season Pass pages for details and to purchase!
Bike Track Day, Wednesday 23rd AprilBike Track Days offer you the chance to ride your bike as the designers intended... no speed cameras, no cars pulling out in front of you and 1.85 miles of tarmac to enjoy!“New to Track” riders are made to feel very welcome and we will provide additional FREE advice and instruction throughout the day to ensure that your day runs as smoothly and enjoyably as possible...!
Requirements...
Bike must be over 250cc, good leathers and a helmet and a desire to enjoy yourself!Must meet sound regulations. Please see Motorcycle Track Day FAQs for full details.Book online at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk or telephone 01249 782417 during normal office hours.
Spring Performance Car Action Day, Saturday 26th April 2014Welcome to the first Action Day for 2014 and generally, one of the busiest!Highlights of the day include:
113 Owner's Clubs confirmed... over 1500 performance cars on display!Drifting demonstrations by 'The Drift Battles'... expect some great fun, tyre shredding and smoke filled displays!High speed Rally Drive Passenger Laps in a Subaru Impreza WRX Turbo available on the day at the Castle Combe Rally Course!Great Trade Village with ACW Motorsport Plastics, BoostJunkies Performance, Club Infinity, FCM Motorsport, HDCams 4 Hire, MCR Specialist Cars, PC Motors, R-Tech Welding Equipment Ltd, Spraywrap and Walker Tools all in attendance.Charity Passenger laps of the circuit with FCM Motorsport at just £20 per person for 3-laps. All monies will be going to the Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal" ®, the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.5 x Exclusive Track Sessions booked to date!2 x Awards up for grabs... 'Car of Show' plus 'Club of the Show'!Guaranteed fun, some great track action and plenty to watch and enjoy!!Admission...Prices can be confirmed as:
Adult (17-64yrs) @ £12 in advance / £15 on daySenior (65yrs+) @ £8 in advance / £10 on dayChild (0-16yrs) @ Free of ChargeTrack Session @ £35 in advance (up to Monday 14th April incl.) / £40 on day
Further details on the event and to book online, please see the Spring Performance Car Action Day on the website
Car Boot Sale, Sunday 27th April 2014Castle Combe Car Boot Sales are very well regarded with plenty of buying and selling opportunities for all!All Car Boot Sales have a nominated charity with entry donations to the April date going towards Yatton Keynell Under 5's. Fingers crossed that they do as well as the March Car Boot Sale when Castle Combe Village Hall received an astonishing £1200 in donations!Admission...Buying?... 50p donation to Yatton Keynell Under 5'sSelling?... pitches available from just £8
Please see the Car Boot Sale webpage for full details and dates 2014!
Other News...
With Head of Maintenance, Les Rawlings, launching 'valet parking' at the Circuit (...!!); it's time to check out what else has been happening at Castle Combe over the last few weeks!
The start line of the race circuit became an unusual 'launch pad' for Elite Air (UK) Ltd as they took their maiden hot air balloon flight for 2014!
Clive Wiltshire, Operations Director, commented that: "The Circuit made a fabulous venue for our first flight of the year and we hope that we may be welcomed back in the not too distant future for some further flights.."
Watch this space...!
With the first race meeting looming fast, Les and his team took the track to paint the new circuit 'edges' to ensure that drivers adhere to the new track limits regulations put in place by the MSA (Motor Sports Association).
Red and white edges delineate the bends with green paint being applied to the inside to 'tone in' with the grass.
Only a few more acres to go Les if you're planning to paint the whole inner field...!! Note to self to order some more paint...!!!
Ever wondered how the maintenance guys get a teabreak when out on the circuit...? Wonder no more as Mike arrives with a washing up bowl holding mugs and teabags plus a kettle...!!
Prelude to May...
With May soon upon us, it felt prudent to give you some key diary dates for this month too!!The full "public" events calendar can be found on the 2014 Events Poster whilst the full Racing Meeting calendar can be found on the Race Meeting Poster 2014! Please feel free to download and stick to your fridge...!
And finally...!Trade & Advertising Opportunities still available
There is still some availability for Race Meeting and Action Day Trade Pitches and/or General Trackside Advertising at Castle Combe Circuit this year!Telephone Neil Thomas on 01249 782417 to discuss any opportunities that you may be interested in for 2014 and beyond.
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