Motor enthusiasts can rejoice as Chris Evan’s Carfest revs up once again. You can enjoy a family-friendly weekend of cars, music and food. Whether you are a Carfest veteran or newcomer, read on to discover what to expect at Carfest 2015.
Carfest offers a unique experience, combining the traditional festival staple of evening music performance with a superb lineup of motoring events and activities catering to the interests of children and adults alike.
The weekend will play host to an amazing cast of cars from iconic classics to the latest super cars. Watch them in action at the Carfest Track Sprint. Be sure to look out for the spectacular finale – a collection of historic F1 cars including a rare Martin Donnelly Lamborghini Lotus.
Vintage models
Those who appreciate vintage models will be happy to learn that Carfest now includes a brand new Vintage Village with showings from prestigious owners clubs such as UK S2000 Owners, Morgan Owners, Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain and many, many more.
Hands on experiences
If you would prefer to find yourself on the other side of the barrier then head over to Dream Rides and book a seat alongside the Sporting Bears. For a donation you could get to ride in one of the Sporting Bears Eleven Dream Ride cars. Among the choice names are Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche.
Get hands-on with MSV Driving Experiences and fulfil your rally fantasies. Mudmaster puts you behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender on a challenging woodland course or alternatively, choose Rallymaster where you get the opportunity to take on a tarmac rally stage in a Toyota GT86.
Get the kids involved
Youngdrive! gives kids the chance to get their first taste of track driving. Anyone aged 11 and over can drive a MINI One aided by a DSA-approved instructor. Youngdrive! encourages safety and fun for first-time drivers while developing crucial skills and knowledge.
And if that’s not enough to keep you occupied, there will be even more motor-themed madness like the motorbike stunt show, burnout and donut challenge and strong man car pull all before the music begins.
It’s not all about the cars, there’s music and food too
Your weekend soundtrack will be provided by over 30 acts. Headlining this year’s event are big-name artists Take That, Will Young and Primal Scream. Pop music aside, Carfest accommodates various other tastes. Folk Dance Remixed will be performing Celilidh music with a dance twist in the The Big Top and the Wigwam stage offers genres as diverse as country, jazz, reggae and punk throughout the weekend.
Once you’re feeling peckish find your way over to one of the numerous food stalls. Carfest has handpicked the finest caterers who specialise in cooking up tasty, healthy snacks that will keep you fuelled up. The Britain’s Best Pavilion is home to a group of the UK’s small producers with homemade treats aplenty.
Carfest will hold two sibling festivals over the summer. Carfest North will take place from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August at Oulton Park, Cheshire with Carfest South following later in the month from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th of August at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire.