Events and cruises
AUGUST 13
MOCGB AT SANTA POD
The premier Mustang event back for the third year running. MOCGB Santa Pod day is for members to have some fun, seeing how fast they can go down the drag strip. Booking is now open for MOCGB members only – for full details please visit the forum at www. mocgb.net
AUGUST 14-15
BRIDGWATER CLASSIC AND VINTAGE SHOW Morganians Rugby Club, Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 8QW. Public entry from 10am-5pm. Entrants from 9am. Classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes with American cars very welcome. Trade and craft stalls, live music on Sunday. Hopefully also a Second World War aircraft flypast! It is a show for all types of classic vehicles and we welcome American cars but please pre-book. For more details please contact Rob Coombes, email bcvc2015@gmail.com or Tel. 07919 351867.
AUGUST 21
REDHILL CRUISE NITE
Redhill, Surrey. Come early and rest overnight at one of the many local hotels – it's the perfect staycation! Yanks and early Chelsea Cruise cars welcome. Great location – quick and easy access from the M25. Mile-long cruise route – cruise to your heart's content. Several eateries en route – come on an empty stomach! One night only. No admission fee, two-way traffic, hours: 7pm 'til late. Extended 'Leisure Drive' route to Shell garage Horley. Pre-1960s cars preferred. Classics, hot rods, lead sleds, wagons, cruisers, rat rods, Corvettes, Mustangs and pick-ups all welcome. Contact: Stewart Homan Tel. 07973 400245. Keep it low and keep it slow!
SEPTEMBER 4-5
CCCUK Northern Meet at the Lakes:
The Classic Corvette Club UK presents the Northern Meet at the Lakes in Ullswater, Cumbria. Taking place at Park Foot Holiday Park, Howtown, Penrith, CA10 2NA. For more info see: www.corvetteclub.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 5
Brooklands American Day
A day devoted to Stars and Stripes as Brooklands welcomes a whole host of American cars and motorbikes. Expect a feast of chrome and colour with some gleaming Dodge, Chryslers, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile Fords, hot rods and much more around the paddock, motoring village and finishing straight. It’s not just American cars and bikes that will be filling up the site, the paddock will be alive with the sounds of country and rock 'n’ roll, cheerleader performances and food stalls packed with hot dogs, burgers and all sorts of American-themed goodies. Admission prices: normal museum admission applies: adult £17.95, senior (65+)/Student £16.95, child (5-16, under 5 FREE) £9.95. Family 1 adult (& up to 3 children) £29, Family 2 adults (& up to 3 children) £46.95. Brooklands Members & LBPT Members free. For more info see: www.brooklandsmuseum.com or call 01932 857381.
SEPTEMBER 9-12
VIVA LAS VEGAS
Rockabilly weekender in sin city, Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. See www. vivalasvegas.net for tickets or more info.
SEPTEMBER 10-11
AMERICANA
Celebrating the very best of American culture in the UK, now under new ownership. Expect to see American cars, bikes and other vehicles. Bands playing throughout the weekend, burn-out pit, line dancing, tattooist, burlesque dancers, chainsaw carving demos, wall of death, rifle range, kids’ entertainment, shopping village, quality American food. Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY. www.americana-international.info
SEPTEMBER 11-12
RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT INTERNATIONAL CHARITY CLASSIC CAR EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday: 11am-5.30pm. Ryde Esplanade, North Walk in aid of Round Table. Sunday 11am-5.30pm. Ryde Esplanade, North Walk in aid of Mountbatten. For more info or to display your car call: 020 8439 7871.
SEPTEMBER 17-19
NSRA HOT ROD DRAGS
Santa Pod, Northants. Now celebrating the 32nd annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with pre-’73 RWYB, invited race classes, fireworks, live music and much more. www.HotRodDrags.com
SEPTEMBER 19
AMERICAN CAR SHOW All-American car show, with bikes, trikes, trucks and more. Show ring displays, rock 'n' roll bands, DJs, autojumble, trophies, show ‘n’ shine. Show car and driver free. 9-4pm, Stonham Barns Park, Aspal, near Ipswich IP14 6AT. To book see: www.stonhambarns. co.uk or Tel. 01449 711711.
NOVEMBER 11-14
CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW
NEC, Birmingham. The biggest indoor classic car show in the UK, joining together classic car enthusiasts from all over the UK and beyond. Expect to see classic and vintage cars, plus motorbikes, as well as car dealers, car clubs, plus one of the biggest autojumbles in the country and specialist automotive exhibitors and traders offering a mixture of services and products.
See: www.necclassicmotorshow.com for more information.
CRUISES LANCASHIRE
SCOTCH PIPER CLASSICS
An informal weekly meeting of all kinds of classic cars, usually a good number of Americans. Held at the Scotch Piper Inn, Lydiate which is the oldest pub in Lancashire, with plenty of parking on the field to the rear. Hot and cold food available along with tea, coffee, beers and soft drinks. Every Monday evening, winter and summer, 6pm-9.30pm. Free entry. Scotch Piper Inn, Lydiate, Lancs L39 4HD.
LINCOLNSHIRE
AACUK SOUTH LINCS AREA MEET
Third Wednesday of the month at The Griffin Inn, Irnham, nr Corby Glen, Lincs. This is a monthly classic and American car meet, all welcome, come along and show your vehicle, whatever it is. Food and drink available. Informal monthly meet normally from April to October. From July 21, 2021, from 6.30pm. The Griffin Inn, Irnham, near Corby Glen, Lincs. Tel 07752 375750.
WAKEFIELD
Wakey cruise night 1st Saturday of the month at the King's Arms on Heath Common, Wakefield WF1 5SE From 5 pm Tel John 07724 777375 .
WILTSHIRE – MELKSHAM
American Cars Wiltshire: see us on Facebook. The Milk Churn, Commerce Way, Melksham, SN12 6AD. All American vehicles welcome, the second Sunday of the month, 12pm to 3pm. For details, evening only: Simon 07809 396822 or John 07980 434503.