Supercar Showdown Set To Stun Bank Holiday Monday 27Th August 2012

McLaren F1 at Beaulieu

On Bank Holiday Monday 27th August some of the world’s most powerful supercars will be roaring into action for a high octane Supercar Showdown in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Not to be missed, this thrilling event provides visitors with a rare opportunity to hear the spine-tingling roars created by some of the most prestigious supercars as they are put through their paces.

Following on from the great success of last year’s Supercar Start-Up, this year the event is set to be even bigger and better, under the new name Supercar Showdown. Almost 75 supercars have already signed up to attend the event, with more awaiting confirmation, indicating a much larger display of vehicles than in previous years.

Ferrari and Ford in the Beaulieu Arena

Among the impressive line-up poised to wow visitors are a Jaguar XJ220, Ferrari F40, F50 and 360 Spider, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLS, Ultima GTR Can-Am, Lightning GT Carbon and Aston Martin GT2.

Beaulieu will also be welcoming some heavyweights of the supercar world, including Porsche of Bournemouth, Ariel, Rolls-Royce, Meridien Motors and the Westover Group, who will be displaying a selection of their beautiful models in the grounds. In addition a number of car clubs will be in attendance, including Wessex Car Club and the Porsche 997 Register.

Supercar Lifestyle will also be present at this year’s event, bringing along with them an Ascari KZ1 GT3 race car. This exclusive club offers members a unique and diverse way to drive a selection of the world’s best-loved and most sought-after supercars – visit their stand on the day for more information.

In the afternoon a selection of supercars will be powering up to take part in a Demonstration Run through the Beaulieu parkland. Watch as these exquisite supercars open up their engines at full throttle, giving a tantalising glimpse of what their powerful engines are really capable of – a must-see for petrol-heads.

Throughout the day in the Beaulieu Arena, visitors will be able to get up close to these monsters of the motoring world, and events commentator Kevin Harris will be talking to the owners about their vehicles. A People’s Choice Award will be given for the best supercar in attendance, as voted for by Beaulieu’s visitors, with the winner receiving a special edition 60th Anniversary Beaulieu Trophy. Every visitor who casts a vote will be entered into a separate draw to win a ride in the passenger seat of the lead car, travelling through the grounds in the Supercar Cavalcade.

If you wish to visit this fantastic, action-packed event, then all you need to do is purchase general Beaulieu attraction admission tickets. These tickets give you entry to the event and entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction, which includes the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.

Do not miss the National Motor Museum’s exciting one-year-only BOND IN MOTION exhibition, which showcases 50 original vehicles from the James Bond films. Check out the sleek and elegant Aston Martin DBS from Quantum Of Solace, plus see the latest additions to the exhibition – two Honda CRF250R motorcycles used in the opening sequence of the newest Bond film, Skyfall, due to be released in the UK in October 2012.

If you are a supercar owner, and are interested in attending this event in your supercar, then the Events Team would love to hear from you. Please contact Events Co-ordinator, Andy Ollerenshaw, by email at andy.ollerenshaw@beaulieu.co.uk or by telephone on 01590 614614 to put your vehicle forward for consideration.

STEAL THE SHOW AT SIMPLY ITALIAN SUNDAY 13TH MAY 2012

On Sunday 13th May, prepare to see red at Beaulieu, as hundreds of Italian vehicle owners are invited to flock to Beaulieu to show off their stylish motors, with many likely to be in the trademark ‘race red’ traditionally reserved for Italian racing cars. This promises to be a great day out, and a fantastic opportunity for families and enthusiasts alike to admire the fine Italian craftsmanship and beautiful designs that make Italian motors so unique.

Owners of Italian vehicles, both classic and new, are invited to join in with the event by coming to Beaulieu in their cars. All Italian marques, from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Fiat, to Lancia, Maserati and Lamborghini are welcome.

On the day, 10 vehicles from the whole Italian gathering will be chosen to join a Simply Italian cavalcade around the attraction, and one of these selected cars will be the lucky winner of the People’s Choice Award and a special edition Beaulieu Trophy. There will also be a runner up trophy presented by Vintage Tyres, who are this year celebrating their 50th anniversary.

In addition to individuals arriving in their vehicles on the day, some Italian stallions of the motoring world will be out in force at the event, including Meridien Motors, who will be displaying a selection of full-blooded Italian vehicles. Expect to see the full range of classy Alfa Romeos, a number of gleaming Abarths, and a Ferrari and Maserati that won’t fail to stir up a fiery passion for all things Italian.

Following on from the inaugural success of the first ever Simply Italian rally in 2011, this year’s event is gearing up to be even bigger and better. To add to the atmosphere, this year Beaulieu will be taking on an Italian theme for the day, with Italian style decorations and flags, and food inspired by Italy being served in the Brabazon Restaurant.

A number of trade stands will also be present at the event, giving visitors the opportunity to buy parts and accessories for their Italian marque vehicles.

For entrants arriving on the day in their Italian vehicle and joining the event on the Beaulieu parkland, individual ticket prices are £10 per adult and £5 per child. To book tickets in advance, please visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk or telephone 01590 612888, which you can also call for information on group and club entry. For all enquiries regarding Italian marque-related trade stands, telephone 01590 614614.

Entry into the Beaulieu parkland with your Italian vehicle is from 9.30am when catering will be available.

All other visitors who wish to see the event, but not participate in an Italian vehicle should enter Beaulieu via the Main Reception at normal attraction admission prices from 10am.

Admission to the event includes entry to the whole Beaulieu attraction; the National Motor Museum and its exciting BOND IN MOTION exhibition showcasing 50 original James Bond vehicles, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and gardens.

Simply Italian is part of a growing calendar of Simply rallies which has rapidly expanded to include a wide variety of themes covering many makes and models. All Simply rallies are run and organised by Beaulieu and take place in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. The latest additions to the Simply rallies for 2012 are Simply American on 24th June, Simply 4x4 on 12th August and for this year only, a one-off Simply Bond rally on 29th July.

For more information please visit www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

This event is sponsored by specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.