Revving-up for return of classic car event
Preparations are well under way for the popular Drive-It Day event which is returning to Blairgowrie for a fourth time later this year.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie, the day aims to build on the tremendous success of previous events which between them have raised around £80,000 for charities.
This year, the Drive-It Day will be raising money for Alzheimer Scotland, Bowel Cancer UK and the Rotary’s own charitable activities.
The event, usually held in April, was one of thousands of events cancelled last year due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
But as restrictions are gradually eased this year, organisers are now holding the event on Sunday, August 22.
Up to 100 cars are expected to gather at Blairgowrie Golf Club before parading through the centre of the town and then driving a scenic route through rural Perthshire and Fife.
And as part of both the preparations and fundraising efforts, local car enthusiast and the man behind the event, Colin Stewart, will be in the Tesco car park on Saturday, August 14, with a vintage Jaguar to raise awareness of the event.
The Drive-It Day event, which celebrates a 1000-mile run from London to northern Scotland and back that took place more than 110 years ago, has been acclaimed as one of the premier events in the Scottish classic car calendar.
All the participants who had signed-up to take part in the event last year before it was cancelled signed-up for the new date this year, with enthusiasts from all over the UK taking part.
Colin, a member of Blairgowrie Rotary Club, said: “I am delighted to once again be able to put on an event that can be enjoyed by both participants and members of the public while at the same time raising funds for Alzheimer Scotland, Bowel Cancer UK and the Rotary’s own charitable activities.
“The event has a great reputation and once again we will have a great selection of vintage, classic and super cars from the 1920s onwards.
“Locals and visitors alike will have the chance to see the cars close up as they parade through the Wellmeadow and after the disappointment of having to cancel last year, we hope to build on the success of the past three events and look forward to the support of the local community.”
• See www.blairgowrieclassiccartour. co.uk for more details.