Jessie The Jeep Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Croft Race Circuit, invite owners of historic vehicles to another exiting weekend of motoring and military nostalgia. Military Vehicle Entry Form - Re-enactors Entry Form - Trade Stand Entry Form - Classic Car Entry Form [table=width: 800] [tr] [td]Held at Croft Circuit, a former WW2 RAF bomber airfield, and following on from the success of the previous events, this promises to be another weekend to remember. Historic motor sports on the track all weekend with the prestigious Historic Sports Car Club with cars of all types from 1950’s to 1980’s. The Military display will be parked along the old east west runway with living history displays and re-enactor groups adding to the atmosphere of the event. Trade stalls will be selling a variety of period items and clothing from a bygone age. Barnstorming flying displays in period aircraft will thrill the crowds and will take off and land from grass runway adjacent to the Military vehicle display. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been applied for and we hope to get conformation in the near future. This would indeed be a memorable display over the old RAF airfield. Period dress is encouraged for both participants and visitors. Many people entered into the spirit of the event last year, including the children, which all added to the atmosphere and spectacle. There will be many additional attractions to keep the whole family entertained during the weekend. A 1940’s fashion show will be held in the marquee giving an amusing look back at the days of ‘make do and mend.’ www.croftmilitary.co.uk [/td] [td][/td] [/tr] [/table] [table=width: 800] [tr] [td][/td] [td] [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][/td] [td] [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][/td] [td] [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][/td] [td] [/td] [/tr] [/table] Edited March 13, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Classic Car entries must be Pre-1973, but Military Vehicles off all eras are welcome. The classic Car form will be live soon. Edited January 17, 2012 by Jessie The Jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I can thoroughly recommend this event to anyone who hasn't been, very friendly and relaxed atmosphere and lots to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Recently confirmed attractions include a display by one of the BBMF's Spitfires, the return of the Griffon engine which will be running again across the weekend, and tracked armour in the shape of an M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer and M24 Chaffee Light Tank. We hope to see you there. Make sure you book in before the cut off date of July 6th 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 IMPORTANT NOTICE Post January 1st 1973 Non-military Vehicles Due to the amount of post January 1st 1973 Classic Cars applying to attend the event ( over 80 at the last count ) and are not eligible for Free entry to the circuit, it has been decided to create a 'Classic Car Event' where by ALL classic cars / vehicles will be eligible to attend. This is planned for 2013 and will be in conjunction with a motor racing weekend on a date to be arranged, this will allow the Nostalgia Weekend to continue to develop with a Goodwood Revival style theme. Military vehicles of all eras are still eligible for the Croft Nostalgia event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Just a quick reminder that entries for all vehicles close in one months time on July 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Latest from - http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/ "Two more rare and fascinating land and air craft – a Hellcat tank destroyer and a Jet Provost – have been confirmed as part of the line-up for Croft Circuit’s much anticipated third Nostalgia weekend (4/5 August). The event, with an enchanting mix of historic motor sport on track with retro motoring, lifestyle and wartime themes off it, is unique in the North East and fast-becoming one of the region’s best social occasions of the year. An opportunity to dress in period style (Forties through to Seventies) and soak up the festival’s bygone era atmosphere is a major appeal. Another is the vast static and moving displays arranged by the organisers who, for 2012, have already announced an air display by what many believe to be the ultimate fighter plane, a WWII Spitfire. It’s now confirmed that joining the Spitfire in the skies above Croft on both days of the Nostalgia weekend will be a spectacular Jet Provost. The plane (pictured) was the world’s first all-through ‘jet trainer’ for young pilots when it was introduced by the Royal Air Force in the mid-Fifties. The example being demonstrated at this summer’s Croft Nostalgia dates back to 1960 and is believed to be the sole surviving Mk3 built – indeed, it is also almost certainly one of the oldest active Provosts in existence anywhere in the world. The Provost’s private owner and pilot Neil McCarthy from Newcastle upon Tyne commented: “Bear in mind people think Spitfires are rare – well there are probably more Spitfires in the UK than there are classic jets like the Provost. Owning it is a boyhood dream come true, even if I have had to re-mortgage the house along the way. But it’s all been worth it – it’s colourful, very manoeuvrable so good for putting on a display and it makes the right noise! To show it off in front of a sizeable crowd at an event such as Croft Nostalgia which is very much on the up will be very exciting.” Meanwhile the WWII Hellcat will be on static display during Nostalgia weekend. Though it dates back to 1944, the Hellcat’s capabilities meant it was still being used in combat by some Western countries up to the mid-Nineties! Only six are left in the UK and the example being brought to Croft is owned by enthusiast Chris Till from Preston, Lancashire. “It’s a very intimidating piece of kit and I think people who take a look round it at Croft will be a bit in awe,” he explained. “Bear in mind it’s arguably the fastest tank destroyer ever produced with a top speed of 55mph. You wouldn’t want to see one of these in your mirrors.” The Provost and Hellcat are just two more exciting additions to a line-up of military machinery that is expected to exceed more than 100 vehicles inside the grounds of Croft Circuit on the weekend of 4/5 August. Elsewhere Croft Nostalgia draws motoring and motor sport enthusiasts from far and wide thanks to its mouth-watering displays of around 500 classic and vintage cars and motorbikes as well as some exhilarating action on the track with a packed programme of races for single-seater, saloon, GT and sportscars from the renowned Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC). More details of these will be announced soon. Tickets for the Croft Nostalgia are priced just £10 Saturday and £12 Sunday if booked in advance. Admission for accompanied children aged 15 and under is FREE all weekend. Click on this link for more details" http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/croft/tickets/nostalgia.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 There are now only 13 places left for Classic Car entries as we are now close to the limit for available space. Military Vehicle, Re-enactor and Trade spaces are still available. Entry Passes The Croft Nostalgia Event Passes will be printed and issued after the British Touring Car event, 23rd-24th June. Entry Prices Advanced Ticket prices for Croft Nostalgia are just £10 Saturday, £12 Sunday & £22 Weekend Pass. Prices at the gate on the day of the event are Adults £13 Saturday, £20 Sunday and £25 Weekend Pass. Admission for accompanied children aged 15 and under is FREE all weekend. See http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk for details. Advanced tickets available until July 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Please have this event a week prior or post the current one because it clashes with the HCVS trans pennine. This looks like a GREAT event.....:cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 We don't have control of the event date. That is dictated by the Historic Sports Car Club who hire the track for the racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 That is a shame because the other half likes the look of it !!!:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Gonna make sure I don't put my tent next to the Griffin engine display this time thats just one noisy intimidating piece of kit :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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