Wednesday 4th June 2025

PistonHeads Annual Service to go ahead in August

Event update following the devastating fire at Bicester Motion

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Everyone at PH was deeply saddened by news of the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday 15 May, which tragically led to the deaths of two firefighters and a local businessman. 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and families of Dave Chester - who ran Chesters & Sons - and of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, the two firefighters who died fighting the blaze. Their selfless dedication to protecting the public will not be forgotten.

Since the events of May 15, we have been in consultation with Bicester Motion, and with careful consideration, the PistonHeads Annual Service event will go ahead as planned on Saturday 9 August. We will be fundrasing for both the Fire Fighters Charity and the Go Fund Me page set up to support Dave Chester’s family on the day.

For anyone purchasing tickets, there will be an option to make a donation during checkout. For existing ticket holders, you can donate to the Fire Fighter Charity here and to the Dave Chester GoFundMe here.

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If you have any further questions, please contact us at [e-mail]

[encnew]

Maybe its the recent influx of modded escorts with larger rims ... but that looks really odd on those tiny wheels

[geeks]

I am certain it was on the application but I cant remember what it was, any idea when display car applications will be informed if they have made the cut?

NB - Will be my first Annual Service visit as well, very much looking forward to this

[Max M4X WW]

Has anyone been told if they have been accepted to display yet?

[geeks]

Not yet I don't think, applications have deffo closed now so its a wait I guess, they probably get a lot of applications to work through

[TheVole]

I haven't heard anything yet, I've been keeping an eye on my emails for it.

[Steve-B]

Ditto, nothing but tumbleweeds here so far

[Turn7]

One of the highlights of the summer for me

Get to meet some of my PH friends who travel to it , see some amazing cars, and then walk the car park .

Also get to meet some of the PH dogs..

Edited by Turn7 on Thursday 10th July 18:25

[sidepipe]

Max M4X WW said:

Has anyone been told if they have been accepted to display yet?

It looks like initial "in" emails have now been sent out.

[geeks]

Just had my email through, first Annual Service and on a lawn too

[ecsrobin]

Made the cut, highlight of the motoring year for me.

[RandomCarChat]

Just had my email to say I’m in!

[Mogsmex]

email last night accepted on the lawns whatever that may be !

looking foward to it

[anthony1981]

My car has been accepted on the lawn too, what does that entail? (first time at the event)

[sidepipe]

anthony1981 said:

My car has been accepted on the lawn too, what does that entail? (first time at the event)

You'll get to park on one of the lawns dotted throughout the venue, so right in the main bit rather than in the car park ( though to be honest the performance car parking is pretty close anyway, and arguably just as interesting to walk around! )

You also get a free ticket for a passenger and a coffee on arrival ( apparently - don't remember that last year but sometimes I can't remember what I

Sorry, what was the question again?

[TheAngryDog]

I'm on a lawn again. Already bought a ticket for my passenger as well lol.

[Shaun170]

TheAngryDog said:

I'm on a lawn again. Already bought a ticket for my passenger as well lol.

Same here.

[TheVole]

I've had an email, but I'm not sure which car got accepted... or maybe both (a man can dream!)

Edited by TheVole on Tuesday 15th July 08:37