Below are details of the meet that i got from the organisers.
Hi guys, it's time to extend an invite to the 2011 event.
The same basic framework applies, we're looking for a large static display area and once again are
happy to accommodate as many of you as want to come.
Being part of the car club display means you get the best parking spaces (on the runway next to the
main attractions) you do have to get there before the public but that does mean you can be first in
the queue for most of the events and get extra space for a club stand/marquee if you want one.
You will also get the benefit of discounted entry (£7 per car and all occupants as opposed to £7per
person - so essentially half price if there are two of you)
anyway firstly a quick precis of the event for those who have not been yet, i'll happily answer any
questions you may have......
Dunsfold Supercar Family Funday aka Dads Day Out
Saturday May 14th 2011
https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/dadsdayout
https://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque
Arguably the best event in the UK’s petrolhead calendar returns for it’s 3rd year and for 2011 the
event will be bigger and better than ever before.
The Supercar Family Funday (held at Dunsfold Park the home of BBC’s Top Gear) is an interactive
action-packed family event in aid of The Children’s Trust Charity in Tadworth.
This event has been co-organised by Petrolhead Nirvana in association with Club Scuderia the
Ferrari enthusiasts’ site and this year is being sponsored by Shell V-Power. Over 6 months hard
(unpaid) work has gone into making this a fantastic day out.
The main attraction of the day will be the 100 or so supercars giving passenger rides around the
airfield in exchange for a donation to the charity. The cars will range from a mix of Ferraris and
Lamborghinis, Ariel Atoms, KTM X-bows, Aston Martins, Dodge Vipers and others as well as a
number of niche and even more exotic cars (which will be confirmed nearer the date but are likely
to include F40s, McLaren MP4s, SLRs and maybe even the odd Enzo, Zonda and Spyker).
In addition to the main attraction there are also other interactive areas;
The Caterham Club will be demonstrating their form of car control in the shape of donuts and
drifting, and will be taking passengers who are brave enough to get involved.
There’ll be a chance for kids from 14 upwards to take their first driving lesson in a dual control car
next to a trained instructor (of course it’s open to anyone above the age of 14 too!).
As if all that wasn’t enough, we’ve also got Spectacular and electrifying stunts from East Coast
FMX display team M.A.D. -the UK's number 1 mountain bike stunt & display team. Plus Dunsfold
Fire Brigade will demonstrate their life-saving techniques and equipment by responding to a
staged Road Traffic Collision.
• Kids Zone marquee with Roary the Racing Car & Big Chris, who will appear for meet &
greet and photos, a Roary merchandise stall plus a Crafts Zone where children can decorate
their own race car to take home, face painting, balloon modeling and a Slot Car competition
provided by Slot 32
• Helicopter rides from Elite Helicopters- £35 per adult & £30 per child- these can be
booked at the event
• Routemaster bus rides to transport you in style from the car park to the event arena
• Live music in the Bands Tent a variety of bands throughout the day
• Fire Engine rides for children
• Land Train and Fairground rides including a giant bouncy castle and soft play area plus Cub
Carts for 3-9 year olds
• Simulator with following experiences: Red Arrows, Ski, Car Rally, Astro Canyon, Glacier
Run, Pepsi Max Roller coaster & many more.
• Models Zone with model aeroplanes and helicopters from Addlestone Models and model car
stalls.
• Automobile-themed catering bars from DW Mobile Catering Bars
• Static display of over 500 classic & sports cars including a Jordan F1 Racing Car plus a
number of aircraft including Sea Harrier, Sea Hawk & Air Support Unit.
More attractions are being confirmed weekly, so keep checking back to find out what else is going
on.
There is a large parking area and advance entry costs are £7 per adult and £3 per child. However car
clubs who display their cars will only be charged £7 per car with a driver and up to 4 passengers.
Every penny raised from this event goes direct to The Children’s Trust.
Gates open to the public from 8.30am and the event starts at 9.00am. The first rides on the circuit
will start at 9.00am and will run until 4.30pm (but no later due to noise restrictions at the airfield),
so make sure you arrive early.
To book the car club entrance tickets you’ll need to follow this link:
https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/carclubdisplay
Please ensure you arrive (if you’re part of the car club) before 8.30am to give us enough time to
direct you to the display area and enough time for you to set up your stand/marquee if you have
one.
We would prefer you to stay for the duration of the show if possible and as there is so much going
on during the day it should be a fun time all day.
In order to book rides in advance you’ll need to follow this link (don’t buy another entry ticket as
the ‘display pass’ lets you in):
https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/sho ... ection=749§ionTitle=Dad%27s+Day+Out
+tickets
Please make sure you book your rides in advance as there’s a limited number and they are likely to
be sold out way before the event as it will be advertised in the national and local press, so book
early to take advantage of it.
You can also use the same link to book Caterham and Helicopter rides, although the young driver
training is not yet available to book online.
We’re expecting more than the 5,000 visitors we had in 2010 and of course the more people who
attend the more we will raise for The Children’s Trust so please pass details of this event on to
others. (Members of the public will have to purchase general entry tickets at £7 per person and £3
for a child instead of the £7 car club display ticket) We also have posters and flyers available so if
you feel you can help to distribute these then please contact us and we will send you as many as you
require.
a couple of videos to whet your appetite
supercar parade lap
https://www.youtube.com/user/petrolheadn ... w2yeAlinc0
general highlights of the day
https://www.youtube.com/user/petrolheadn ... ULA1MepMl0
Many thanks to Fiona for all her hard work filming and editing these videos and to Nick Williams
(NWVT.co.uk) for the use of his photos
Do you want to join us again?
