We were invited to a sneak preview of the Festival of Motoring today and thought we’d share some of the photos and juicy gossip with you.
IGNITION Festival of Motoring is a brand-new event that will be taking place at Glasgow’s SECC from 5–7 August this year.
The event promises to provide world-class entertainment for car enthusiasts.
Legendary rally driver Jimmy McRae was guest of honour at the SECC this morning.
It was announced that the festival not only will include a special tribute to the late Colin McRae featuring several of the rally legend’s famous cars and bikes, but also that his father Jimmy, himself a five times British Rally Champion, would inaugurate the event’s bespoke Street Circuit driving Colin’s world championship winning rally car.
Paul Swift and Jimmy McRae with Red Bull racing car
Here’s a rundown of what to expect at IGNITION 2016.
Cars on display
Some of the areas you can expect at IGNITION 2016:
Motor sport hall– this will include a stunning selection of all disciplines of motor sport from the latest World Rally cars through to grass roots auto test cars.
Expect cars like this: Colin McRae’s famous Subaru Impreza rally car
Super car gallery– a selection of the finest super and hyper cars from Ferrari to Bugatti and McLaren.
We got a taste of the stunning super cars at today's preview
Classic car pavilion– a unique display of classic cars from dealers and local classic car clubs.
However, as we heard today, IGNITION isn’t interested in being like other motor shows.
It promises to offer much more.
Entertainment
Visitors will be able to see an array of free style motocross, BMX, 4WD demonstrations, stunt and precision driving at the all-action arena.
There will be a dedicated area for young and budding drivers to have a go behind the wheel with simulators and karting.
There will also be notable and leading personalities from the motor sport and automotive world providing insightful and entertaining commentary throughout the day. Expect to see names such as The Stig and Scotland’s own F1 star, David Coulthard making an appearance.
Top Gear stunt team
At the event preview, we were treated to a performance by the Top Gear stunt team which was more than enough to pique our excitement for the big event.
Here's the team doing their thing...
Street circuit
Perhaps most impressive of all will be the street circuit, which will be formed by the roads surrounding the SECC.
Here, you can expect to see some of the world’s finest cars from sectors such as World Rally Cars, Formula One, Formula E, British Touring Cars, Group B Rally and Super Bikes.