FORDS A-POPPING

Ford Fest is back for a fourth year and thousands of visitors and Blue Oval badged cars are expected to descend on the iconic Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire at the end of September. From Anglias to hot RS’s, Cortinas to Capris and Mondeos to Mustangs, if it’s a Ford with a following you’ll find it at Santa Pod as enthusiasts of all ages come together for a jam-packed day of interactive fun.

As well as having the chance to admire the cars on show, visitors will once again be able to take their vehicle up the newly re-laid Santa Pod drag strip with the ‘Run What Ya Brung’ feature (£20 to experience the quarter-mile strip up to four times on the day).

One of the new features for 2018 will provide visitors to the event with the opportunity to channel their inner F1 mechanic with the Nankang Tyres Tyre Challenge, where they’ll have to change a wheel in the quickest time using the supplied tools, with the overall winner announced at the end of the day. If you think your car deserves a place in the spotlight you can enter it now, with some fantastic prizes on offer and a chance to have your pride and joy displayed in the prestigious Show and Shine paddock.

Visitors can of course display their cars as part of a club or if you're looking to pick up some accessories, a host of leading names in the Ford scene will be on hand in the retail village with some exclusive offers and discounts. Ford Fest takes place on Sunday, September 30, and details on how to buy tickets, enter a car, book overnight camping pitches and more information about the show in general, visit: www.fordfestshow.co.uk