Tuesday 9th August 2011

Ride A Supercar, Benefit Charity

Ford's Dunton test track opens up once again for a charity supercar track day treat

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The folks at Petrolhead Nirvana - the guys behind the Supercar Family Funday at Dunsfold - are back with more track-based supercar fun.

And of course it's all for a good cause. This time it's Ford's Dunton test track that, on 18th September, will host a supercar show with a twist.

This is the fourth time Ford has opened up its technical facility in Essex for this, and the formula is as simple as ever: a load of supercars with enthusiastic owners to drive people around, and those who get to go for a ride donate to the Little Havens Children's Hospice.

There will be a heady mix of supercars on offer, ranging from KTMs and Ariel Atoms to Dodge Vipers and Ford GTs (via Ferraris and Lamborghinis, naturally). But it's not just about riding in - or watching - the cars go around the track. There's a whole host of other activities and shows to keep you occupied.

These will include:

• A live stage with bands throughout the day,
• A food area (with themed food stalls),
• A climbing wall,
• Driving simulators,
• Go-karts,
• Bouncy castles,
• First driving experience (12yrs +),
• A car show,
• A motor bike area,
• A VW camper area,
• And a stunt bike show

 

Entry costs £5 per person (£3 for children) while a family ticket is just £12. Supercar rides are priced at just £20 for two laps of the circuit - though it's best to book your entry and ride tickets in advance.

To book rides or entrance tickets, just head to the relevant part of the Little Havens Hospice website.

 

 

[sideways sid]

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[bruce 430 scud]

We need cars and visitors to this guys. \if you want to help by driving you supercar and giving rides please contact Bacchi - very limited numbers.

If you would like to vivt please follow the tips above.

A great Charity and a great day

[CraigVmax]

If the organisers get in touch then I'll offer a free space at vmax200.com to the supercar owner who ends up doing the most passenger rides. Small incentive to get more cars there.

[akwaaba]

I love to bring my TVR Tuscan - who do I contact?

[Harsh]

akwaaba said:

I love to bring my TVR Tuscan - who do I contact?

Email me through my profile

[akwaaba]

Harsh said:

Email me through my profile

I keep trying, at the moment I keep getting a message saying that there is a technical problem! Will try again tomorrow!

[JonathaniTall]

Yup me too, are there any spaces left for drivers (Countach).
will try again later

[Mattt]

Visit Petrolhead Nirvana, you can contact him there

[Blues]

How have I missed this?
Time to rearrange thee diary I think

[crockett]

what is petrolhead nirvana ? where is it so i can add my name to the list ?

[11110111]

any idea what cars are turning up? want to book a ride in a macca but is this too optimistic?

thanks y'all

[yellowtr]

11110111 said:

any idea what cars are turning up? want to book a ride in a macca but is this too optimistic?

thanks y'all

Nice mixture of Lambo's, Ferrari's, etc. McLaren are subject to drivers getting there cars delievered in time.

[Blues]

crockett said:

what is petrolhead nirvana ? where is it so i can add my name to the list ?

Try here: http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/

login and have a look at the fora

[yellowtr]

A bit of a bump for this great event.

[anonymous-user]

Agree with the above, been there the last few years.

They have leaflets for the event at Essex Ford, so it looks as though it is being better promoted this year. Would be nice if there was a more official PH meet / PH parking area

[cuthbert]

Macca will be there

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Sadly it clashes with Goodwood Revival this year

[spiritof'76]

cuthbert said:

Macca will be there

Think you're going to be busy

[cuthbert]

Ready willing and able and hoping the sun shines

[SpeedBuzz]

Gutted not to be able to get to this event
Enjoy all.