RACING AT PALACE MAY 26/27 2012

[admin]

This year’s Motorsport at the Palace will take place on the weekend of May 26 and 27 at Crystal Palace Park.
The on-track action should be as spectacular as ever, with a wealth of classic and modern sports cars battling it out for fastest time of the day.
The Classic Racing Motorcycle Club will be there, demonstrating a range of vintage machinery.
A single adult ticket costs £10 per day and U16s are free (as long as they are accompanied by an adult).
Competitor fees remain £130, plus a mandatory £10 for local charities.

[jaykay]

I have visited previous events and they have been excellent. Is there any more information as yet in regard to 2012.
May I ask if the nearby St Christopher's Hospice, which is nearby, is among the beneficiaries from the event?

[admin]

*MOTORSPORT AT THE PALACE - 26/27 MAY*
15 May 2012: There's just over a week to go before the third annual Motorsport at Crystal Palace event, in association with the Ancaster Group, and we're pleased to announce a raft of new attractions for this year's event.


Running over the weekend of 26-27 May, Motorsport at the Palace will again be packed with exciting on-track racing, as a host of classic and modern cars do battle for Fastest Time of the Day.


This year, we're pleased to be joined by the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club, who will be displaying their rare two-wheeled racing motorcycles and sidecars, some of which raced at Crystal Palace many years ago.


We're also very excited to have Diggerland and the London Karting Company join us for 2012, the former offering a unique opportunity to take control of some heavy-duty construction equipment, while the latter gives youngsters the chance to race in special, child-friendly, electric karts. Very young visitors can also enjoy a ride on The Wright Event's Barrel Train, which will be conducting fun-filled tours over the weekend.


As usual, visitors will have the opportunity to stroll around the open paddock, chatting to the drivers and soaking up the atmosphere. The show area will again be packed full of exotic machines, while Kleers Premium Car Care Products will be holding a Concours 'Show & Shine' competition for prized machines in the static club displays, which include the GTR Owners Club, the Colin Chapman Archive & Resource, and the MG Enthusiasts Club, among many others.


Fans of Formula One will have the rare opportunity to get up close to a McLaren MP4-24 F1 car, which will be on display in the show area and guests can have a go at beating Jensen and Lewis at their own game in the ultra-realistic McLaren F1 simulator.


Elsewhere, visitors will find lots to keep them busy, with various merchandise stands, automobile clubs and attractions complementing the exciting on-track action in the relaxed and family-friendly environment of the beautiful Crystal Palace park.


Last year's Motorsport at the Palace attracted over 5,500 spectators and generated £3,500 for local charities St Christopher's Hospice and The Royal London Society for Blind People. We're pleased to say that 2012 will be bigger and better than ever; with ticket prices frozen at 2010 levels, there's never been a better time to celebrate the rich history of motorsport at Crystal Palace.


*TIMETABLE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY*

9am - Gates open
9am - Practice

1pm - Competition runs commence

5.15pm - Awards presentation

Sunday 3.30pm - Concours 'Show & Shine' presentation

[admin]

May 16, 2012 10:47:45 GMT -5 admin said:

*MOTORSPORT AT THE PALACE - 26/27 MAY*
15 May 2012: There's just over a week to go before the third annual Motorsport at Crystal Palace event, in association with the Ancaster Group, and we're pleased to announce a raft of new attractions for this year's event.


Running over the weekend of 26-27 May, Motorsport at the Palace will again be packed with exciting on-track racing, as a host of classic and modern cars do battle for Fastest Time of the Day.


This year, we're pleased to be joined by the Classic Motorcycle Racing Club, who will be displaying their rare two-wheeled racing motorcycles and sidecars, some of which raced at Crystal Palace many years ago.


We're also very excited to have Diggerland and the London Karting Company join us for 2012, the former offering a unique opportunity to take control of some heavy-duty construction equipment, while the latter gives youngsters the chance to race in special, child-friendly, electric karts. Very young visitors can also enjoy a ride on The Wright Event's Barrel Train, which will be conducting fun-filled tours over the weekend.


As usual, visitors will have the opportunity to stroll around the open paddock, chatting to the drivers and soaking up the atmosphere. The show area will again be packed full of exotic machines, while Kleers Premium Car Care Products will be holding a Concours 'Show & Shine' competition for prized machines in the static club displays, which include the GTR Owners Club, the Colin Chapman Archive & Resource, and the MG Enthusiasts Club, among many others.


Fans of Formula One will have the rare opportunity to get up close to a McLaren MP4-24 F1 car, which will be on display in the show area and guests can have a go at beating Jensen and Lewis at their own game in the ultra-realistic McLaren F1 simulator.


Elsewhere, visitors will find lots to keep them busy, with various merchandise stands, automobile clubs and attractions complementing the exciting on-track action in the relaxed and family-friendly environment of the beautiful Crystal Palace park.


Last year's Motorsport at the Palace attracted over 5,500 spectators and generated £3,500 for local charities St Christopher's Hospice and The Royal London Society for Blind People. We're pleased to say that 2012 will be bigger and better than ever; with ticket prices frozen at 2010 levels, there's never been a better time to celebrate the rich history of motorsport at Crystal Palace.


*TIMETABLE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY*

9am - Gates open
9am - Practice

1pm - Competition runs commence

5.15pm - Awards presentation

Sunday 3.30pm - Concours 'Show & Shine' presentation

The organisers Press Release does not appear to carry this information:

A single adult ticket costs £10 per day and U16s are free (as long as they are accompanied by an adult).
Competitor fees remain £130, plus a mandatory £10 for local charities.

Read more: palace-motorsport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=toad15&action=display&thread=38&page=1#1337183265#ixzz1vXlpyc53

[admin]

THE LATEST PRESS RELEASE:::
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Motorsport at the Palace Announces: Wednesday 23th May
With just a few days to go, we’re all set for a fabulous third Motorsport at the Palace, and we’ve got some real treats in store for this year’s visitors.

Complementing the racing action, we have Diggerland and the London Karting Company, both new to Motorsport at the Palace. We’re also pleased to welcome The Wright Event and its Barrel Train ride, which will be taking younger guests on fun-filled tours of the park.

The Classic Motorcycle Racing Club will be displaying their rare motorcycles and sidecars, and fans of Formula One are in for a treat, as we have a replica McLaren MP4-24 F1 car on display in the show area and an ultra-realistic McLaren F1 simulator on which to test your skills.

We’ll be celebrating the 50thbirthday of the much loved MGB, helped by the numerous MG car clubs in attendance. We’ll also have a host of other clubs on site too, including the Kent Capri Club, the Bexley Rover Car Club, the Lotus Cortina Register, the Imp Club, the Marcos Owners Club, and the Renault Alpine Owners Club among others. Many of the cars on display will also be competing in the Kleers Premium Car Care Products Concours ‘Show and Shine’ competition.

The Bromley Police Cadets will be helping us marshal this year, while on track, the action with be fast and furious. Among the many exciting cars this weekend, keep a look out for the Nissan Leaf NISMO RC Racing Competition car. This electric racing car uses the same high performance battery and motor as the road-going Nissan Leaf and is capable of a top speed of 150kph.

As usual, guests can stroll around the open paddock, chatting to the drivers and admiring the cars before and after they take to the track, all amid the relaxed and family-friendly environment of the beautiful Crystal Palace Park.

It’s going to be a great show, so pack your camera and join us on 26-27 May for a fantastic weekend of motorsport at Crystal Palace.