Halfway through the season and what a year it's been so far and culminating last weekend with some wonderful weather, great motorcycle racing, record crowds and the Red Arrows doing a Fly Past... what a showstopper...!!
Things are remaining aerial as we head into the latter part of June although at a slightly slower speed as we welcome hot air balloons to the circuit in the first ever mass ascent at Castle Combe! Around 25 balloons are already booked in BUT it's all subject to weather so get your suntan lotion and your sunhats on and do some sundancing please...!!!
What's On... this week!!Classic & Retro Action Day at Castle Combe Circuit
Reach for the Skies at the Classic & Retro Action DaySaturday 28th June
Castle Combe Circuit will be reaching for the skies this coming Saturday as it welcomes a selection of hot air balloons to the Classic and Retro Action Day!
The day includes... 100s of classic and retro cars (66 Owner's Clubs booked) • Vintage bus passenger rides of the circuit c/o the Bristol Vintage Bus Group • Cherished Vehicle Car Park • Full day of track action from slow parades to fast laps and more • Veteran Bicycle Display • Attwell Wilson Motor Museum Classic Car Display (including a 1911 Gregoire and they'll be raffling a 1968 Riley Elf... it could be yours by December...)! • Lunchtime Classic Cruise • Hot air balloon interactive and Q+A sessions (day) • Tethered hot air balloons (day) • Mass hot air balloon ascent at around 6.30pm and more!
Full details on the event can be found on the Classic & Retro Action Day webpage. Advanced ticket sales have now closed but you can purchase on the day for just £10 per senior (65yrs+) / £15 per adult (17-64yrs). Children under 17yrs go free.
Please note that some some aspects of this event (including the hot air balloons are subject to weather.
Car Track Day, Monday 30th JuneNEW! Semi-Open Pit Lane format launches on Monday 30th June!The track will still operate in 15 minute sessions BUT drivers will no longer be allocated/tied to any specific session... you can join the queue for any session and at any time and go out in as many sessions as you like! This format gives greater flexibility over your track time and is excellent news for cars with more than one driver.We also have the option to switch to a 'Full Open-Pit Lane' format at any time where queuing and track activity dictates.And don't forget, expert tuition from our team of ARDS qualified instructors is completely FREE on ALL our car track days!Cost: Standard rates still apply... £170 per car (+£25 per additional driver).Book Now... at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays or telephone 01249 782417 during normal office hours.
And... into July!RS Combe, Saturday 5th JulyCome and experience the thrills and spills of motor sport as enthusiasts from around the country join together to bring you a great day out. Run by the Bristol and Swindon RS Clubs, the event brings you... Approx 100 car club displays • Full day of track action • Kid’s entertainment and fun fair rides • Charity rides • Show and Shine • and more!Full details at www.rscombe.com - Email: info@rscombe.com - Tel: 07752 093782
Car Boot Sale, Sunday 6th JulyThe Car Boot Sale back on the 1st June proved profitable for all concerned with the nominated charity, Friends of Bybrook School, taking over £1000 in donations! Let's hope it's as successful for the Friends of Luckington School, this Car Boot's Sales nominated charity!Admission... Buying?... 50p donation to Friends of Luckington SchoolSelling?... pitches available from just £8Further Details... please see the Car Boot Sale webpage or telephone 01249 782417 for full details and dates 2014!
Bike Track Day, Wednesday 9th JulyWith "sell out" Bike Track Days on the last few dates, make sure to get in early for this one if you want to attend!Bike 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. FREE advice and instruction throughout the day...! Terms and conditions and strict sound regulations apply. See www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays for full details
Car Track Day, Friday 11th JulyNEW! Semi-Open Pit Lane format launched!Full details above (Monday 30th June...)!Cost: Standard rates still apply... £170 per car (+£25 per additional driver).Book Now... at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays or telephone 01249 782417 during normal office hours.
Father's (Satur)Day Race Meeting, Saturday 14th June Banner
Retro Race MeetingSaturday 12th and Sunday 13th July Our first double header weekend of 2014 and what a weekend it is!Our Castle Combe Championships will feature on both days and then it's a selection of the MGCC Motoring Classics Thoroughbred Sportscar Championships, Jaguar Classic Parts Saloon & GT Championships, CSCC Swinging 60s Series, CSCC Tin Top Series and more...... they say that variety is the spice of life and, with machines from the swinging 60s to the present day, it's certainly true at Castle Combe Circuit this weekend!
What's On the rest of the month...!
Bike Track Day, Wednesday 23rd JulyThe bikes are back...!Roll on for another packed Bike Track Day... these are proving more popular than ever so book early to save your space!Bike 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. FREE advice and instruction throughout the day...! Terms and conditions and strict sound regulations apply. See www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays for full details
The Dick Mayo Sprint (Saturday) and Family Day Parade (Sunday)c/o the Bristol Motor Club, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2014The ever popular Dick Mayo Sprint returns in the Circuit in honour of Dick Mayo who instigated the return of Bristol Motor Club to Castle Combe Circuit in 1992.
The Family Day Parade (Sunday)For the last three years, the Bristol Motor Club has organised a summer Sunday for owners of sports & GT cars to join them for a family day out here at Castle Combe Circuit.The theme for 2014 is 'The Great British Sportscar' and the aim is to fill the paddock with a display of all ages and marques of sports and GT cars whether production, kit or replica!
Full details can be found at www.bristolmc.org.uk
Startline Young Drive Experience (12-16yrs)
Startline Young Driver Experience (12-16yrs)Tuesday 29th JulyThe 'first drive' experience for 12-16 year olds! Experience this step-by-step approach to basic driving techniques, car maintenance and road safety within a closed paddock environment. Plus students get to drive on the Circuit...!Starter Drive: approx 2hrs duration @ £55Advance Drive: approx 4hr duration @ £95Full details on www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk or please telephone 01249 782417 for details.
Prelude to August...
The full 'public' events calendar can be found on the 2014 Events Poster whilst the full Race Meeting Calendar can be found on the Race Meeting Poster 2014! Please feel free to download and stick on your fridge...!
Full details at Click here for the Castle Combe Circuit web site - designed and built by Racecar
And Finally...!
Final Notice...!There are major road works on the A350 between Junction 17 (M4) and Chippenham as the short section of road approaching Chippenham (by Morrisons) is made into a dual carriageway. Work has just started and is anticipated to run into 2015. Please bear in mind when travelling to the Circuit as there can be long tailbacks at peak times.Getting back to the M4 via the usual way is much less of an issue.
All looking good so... a gentle reminder to get sundancing for the Classic and Retro Action Day this Saturday please and fingers and toes crossed!
If you do need anything from the Circuit then as always... give us a buzz on 01249 782417, drop in and say "hello", pop us an email on sales@castlecombecircuit.co.uk or you could even Facebook or Tweet us...! So many ways of keeping in contact!!
We very much look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you in the not too distant future!
With best wishesCastle Combe Circuit
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