I noticed a poster today for Group 'B' Rally car parade through my home town of Accrington, a couple of miles from S&S @ stacksteads, happening same day as the Bright Light run.
Sorry I can't join the run as RPM 177R restoration as stalled. But i am hoping to pop along to S&S to see the convoy of TR7's.
See below for the details of the rally car run.
"Motorsport legend Paddy to lead town cavalcade Accrington Pals tribute
Rallying legend Paddy Hopkirk is set to lead a weekend of fundraising activities in Hyndburn to raise money for people with spinal injuries.
Belfast-born Paddy, who famously won the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964 in a Mini Cooper S – will be driving his own legendary Mini at the front of a cavalcade of world championship winning rally cars including Peugeot Turbo T16 and Audi Quattros as well as luxurious James Bond style Aston Martins and cars of interest including World War 2 Jeeps.
Organisers are expecting up to 100 cars of significant historical interest to attend and several will be driven by top motorsport names including three-times British rally champion Mark Higgins, local works rally driver from the 90s Kevin Furber, current European driver Neil Simpson and Accrington junior rally champion Jak Foster.
The cavalcade will drive through Accrington’s Broadway at midday on Saturday 6th September. Cars will then be driven through Hyndburn, returning to the Dunkenhalgh at 1pm for an afternoon concourse display.
Minisport of Padiham will be helping by reuniting Paddy with his 1964 Monti winning car on the day – guaranteed to be an amazing spectacle for motorsport fans.
Spectators are welcome to attend the parade or Dunkenhalgh display between 1pm and 4pm – there will be food stalls, drinks areas, live music, children’s entertainment and opportunities to meet the drivers and get close up with the cars.
Entry to the motor show is free with a £5 per car parking charge.
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are still available for the charity ball due to take place on the evening of Saturday 6 September."
http://rallydriversball.co.uk/sites/ral ... /motorshow
Gavin