Thursday 1st July 2010

Chelsea Hospital Welcomes Le Mans Stars

Celebrate Le Mans, Porsche, and all things fast and automotive at Chelsea Auto Legends

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On Sunday 5 September the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea will be home to a spectacular collection of the finest Le Mans sportscars at the 2010 Chelsea AutoLegends display.

The 2010 event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Porsche's first Le Mans win, and also the the filming of the epic Le Mans movie. The film will be shown on a big-screen, with many of the drivers involved in the making of the movie present to share their memories. Those already confirmed include five-time winner Derek Bell and Richard Attwood the man who actually won the 1970 race to give Porsche its maiden victory.

Chelsea Auto Legends will also showcase a huge number of mouth-watering exotica from both road and track, including Aston Martins, Bentleys, Bugattis, Ferraris, Jaguars, Maseratis and Porsches.

If you've got a classic, performance or supercars, you can also be part of the show. Register in advance at Chelsea Auto Legends website and you'll be able display your own cars in specially organised areas within the Royal Hospital Chelsea grounds.

"This is the start of something really special," says event founder Michael Scott, a Chelsea resident who has been organising smaller 'Rendezvous' gatherings for car enthusiasts in the Royal Hospital grounds.

"I've always dreamed of creating a spectacular annual automotive event in the fabulous setting of the Royal Hospital gardens to raise much-needed funds for the Chelsea pensioners - now that dream has become a reality. And what better way to fire up than with a superb homage to the world's greatest motor race and to Steve McQueen one of Hollywood's most revered heroes?"

Adult entrance tickets are £12 in advance and those aged 15 and under get in free if accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available from the Chelsea Auto Legends website.

[turbo-ww]

That seems to have found it's way into my diary

[White-Noise]

I'm there

[zippyprorider]

Quality

[Matt p]

I think that's going in the calendar

[Dr_Rick]

Why do I get the feeling the wiper isn't up to the job in this particular case?

Dr Rick

[soad]

Looks class, and I like those older race cars big time.

[fatboy18]

Right up my street

[F355GTS]

fatboy18 said:

Right up my street

You not doing Dunton Mark?

[fatboy18]

Oh bugger, is that the same day?

[Harsh]

fatboy18 said:

Oh bugger, is that the same day?

it is indeed...
we need more weekend days!

[fatboy18]

I vote for a two day week and the other five days play time (no loss of earnings of course)

[Harsh]

fatboy18 said:

I vote for a two day week and the other five days play time (no loss of earnings of course)

i'll vote for that too

[Angelis]

Ahh... just seen this thread after posting details in another section.

The information below was done in conjunction with the organisers.


I'm posting this up on behalf of a friend who is one of the organisers of a unique upcoming charity event in Central London in support of the Chelsea Pensioners. It's being hosted by 5 times Le Mans winner Derek Bell.

They will be having a display area for Italian Supercars.

Chelsea Auto Legends

Date: Sunday 5th September 2010

Time: From 10:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR

Event website:www.chelseaautolegends.com


The event is an all new late-summer celebration in support of the Chelsea Pensioners, including

- LEGENDARY 200 MPH LE MANS RACING CARS
- WINNING DRIVERS & STAR CELEBRITIES
- SUPERB CLASSIC, SPORTS & PERFORMANCE CARS
- MOUTH WATERING SUPERCARS
- SPECTACULAR CAR PARADES
- HELICOPTER & MILITARY DISPLAYS
- NUMEROUS TRADE STANDS & FOOD STALLS


Some of the cars coming along


- Steve McQueen’s 1970 Porsche 917
- Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar XKD603 (2nd place overall at Le Mans in 1957)
- Gulf Kremer Porsche K8 (6th place overall at Le Mans 1994)
- Harrods Mclaren F1 LM (3rd place overall at Le Mans 1995)
- Gulf Mclaren F1 LM (4th overall at Le Mans 1995)
- Gulf Aston Martin DBR9 (Le Mans winner GT1 Class 2008)
- More being added all the time



Bring your Supercar

They have room for 500 supercars. So if you have a Ferrari, Lamborghini etc, you can bring it along and put it on display.

To register your car you need to do the following:

1. Complete the application form here: www.chelseaautolegends.com/index.php?option=com_co...

2. Once your application has been accepted, you will be sent details on how to purchase your ticket.



Who are the Chelsea Pensioners?

A Chelsea pensioner is an in-pensioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home and nursing home for ageing or infirm veteran soldiers to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude.



Admission

You need to purchase tickets in advance.

Cars: £20 (including driver)
Passengers & foot customers: £12
Children under 16: FREE

No "payment on the day"

Proceeds go to the Chelsea Pensioners Charity.


Automobile Clubs

Clubs are invited to contact the organisers if they wish to have a Club Stand.
Contact them at [e-mail]

Edited by Angelis on Friday 2nd July 19:10