Pageant of Power 12-14th June - who's going ?

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Looks like more than ever for Petrolheads & their families this year... and before the grumps arrive, last year's weather was DRY!


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Edited by tail slide on Sunday 17th May 12:00

[droopsnoot]

I'm going, on the classic car club display for the three days.

Disappointed the Vulcan is a fly-past and not a full display, but probably the only place I'll get to see it in the final year of flight so better than nothing.

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droopsnoot said:

I'm going, on the classic car club display for the three days.

Disappointed the Vulcan is a fly-past and not a full display, but probably the only place I'll get to see it in the final year of flight so better than nothing.

I'll be there for full 3 too - lot to see with the varied live track action etc. Hopefully the Vulcan will do at least a couple of passes and a full reheat ascent!

[softtop]

Will be there Saturday, on sporting bears stand.

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softtop said:

Will be there Saturday, on sporting bears stand.

Always good to see more TVR's & supporting good cause too. Word is we'll finally see a TVR on the sprint track when new one emerges

[Gizzie]

Should be getting two comp tickets through the post from the event organisers to display on the american concourse on the saturday.

Looking forward to it. never been before; any top tips to keep the kids entertained?

[Andy RV]

If last years show is anything to go by then no, it peaked approx. 3-4 years ago.

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Gizzie said:

Should be getting two comp tickets through the post from the event organisers to display on the american concourse on the saturday.

Looking forward to it. never been before; any top tips to keep the kids entertained?

There's loads going on for the kids, but as it's a big place it's worth checking the event schedule to be in the right spot at the right time.

[droopsnoot]

Andy RV said:

If last years show is anything to go by then no, it peaked approx. 3-4 years ago.

I'm hoping that was a blip, it seemed to coincide with a few sponsor agreements ending, but we'll see. It's about the only similar event with a big trip, so I hope it can continue.

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Well I'll be having fun!

Just found out my driver entry's been accepted in the Supercar Sprint in an Audi R8 as a promo for a company hiring sports cars for road use. Nice gig

www.sportshire.co.uk

[TonyTony]

Bought tickets online, why was I charged £2.50 handling fee when the tickets get emailed to me and I have to print them off myself anyway?!

[softtop]

TonyTony said:

Bought tickets online, why was I charged £2.50 handling fee when the tickets get emailed to me and I have to print them off myself anyway?!

It's all about revenue generation. Small numbers for specific activities all make us accepting.

[droopsnoot]

Is the ordering backoffice stuff done by a ticket agency, perhaps? I know the handling charge that people like Ticketmaster put on is their profit on the sale, they don't get a trade discount on the tickets they sell so add a profit in this form.

[spitty1234567]

iv just been invited with the corvette to go on track and show it,free tickets aswell cant be bad

[TonyTony]

spitty1234567 said:

iv just been invited with the corvette to go on track and show it,free tickets aswell cant be bad

Nice one.

So you got this then??

The chosen cars will be given four complimentary day tickets for the event and the drivers will also be invited to the racing club for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea courtesy of the Marquess of Cholmondeley.

[spitty1234567]

yes got all that, what is the 3 goes around the track is it a fast lap just stuck behind a pace car ?????

[droopsnoot]

Well, there isn't a "lap" as such as it's an end-to-end track.

[softtop]

Whilst the cars are impressive, the typhoon was spectacular. The power and the noise was incredible. Anyone got a time for the Vulcan as I wanted to get there in time on Sunday?

[towser44]

softtop said:

Whilst the cars are impressive, the typhoon was spectacular. The power and the noise was incredible. Anyone got a time for the Vulcan as I wanted to get there in time on Sunday?

Not sure on the time, but it is doing a display at Welshpool Airshow straight after and then another at Cosford Airshow after that. Maybe the times are on their websites so you can tie it in with an estimate time at CPOP

[Amy.B]

Our guys here went!

It was a a great event! Some incredible appearances this year, managed to get a few pics