BACKFIRE PROMOTIONS RACE THE WAVES WEEKEND

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Description

Race the Waves is a vintage motoring spectacle and unique within the Uk. It is a tribute to times long past; where the Yorkshire beaches were the earliest proving grounds for Land Speed Record Attempts within the UK. Vehicles perform ‘spirited drag-races’ in pairs over a 200 yard course marked in the fresh tidal sand. Motorcycles are often in groups of 4 or 5 as they leave the start line. Generally, the races are started by a lady waving a chequered flag. The racers can either opt to organise themselves or randomly arrive at the starting area and go with the flow. All the while, a commentary is provided by our extremely knowledgeable 'man on the microphone' Graham Beckwith. The Beach-Race draws on the historical influences from both the early UK Motor Speed Trials and the American desert & street drag-races.

WHAT'S ON

May 9: open free to attend; pre-event social gathering at the Village Hall & event field in Burton Fleming YO25 3PE 10.00-15.00.

May 10: Beach-Racers Registration & Vehicle Technical Inspection at Church Green, Bridlington Old Town YO16 7JT 10.00-17.00.

• New: Evening Hospitality & Entertainment to be found in both the Upper & Lower Town.

May 11 & 12: Beach-Race on South Beach, Bridlington (timings subject to the condition of the beach) accompanied by trade support on the Promenade YO15 3NS 10.00-1700. 

• The Bridlington Lions are ‘Rock’n the Beach’ with their Auto-Show on Sth Marine Drive YO15 3NS 10.00-16.00. 
• Steampunk Emporium in the Royal Hall, The Spa YO15 3JH 10.00-16.00 . 
• New: Evening Hospitality & Entertainment to be found in both the Upper & Lower Town.

May 11: Evening with Ed Tudor Pole, The Spa; doors open 19.00.

May 12: New: Kings Street Food Fesitval in the Lower Town YO15 2DN.

TICKET INFORMATION

PARTICIPANTS

To enter, email paul_backfire@outlook.com

CAR EXBITORS

Entry Site

SPECATATORS

Entry: FREE