Simply Smart, the final rally in Beaulieu’s busy 2016 calendar of motoring events, will return on Sunday 13th November.

Simply Smart, the final rally in Beaulieu’s busy 2016 calendar of motoring events, will return on Sunday 13^thNovember, with Smart cars of all models driving into the grounds of the National Motor Museum to join a colourful display.

Celebrating some of the smallest and most cheerful cars on the roads, this annual get-together for Smart owners will see all varieties of the compact city car park up in the Beaulieu Events Arena, from the original Smart ForTwo, to the family-friendly ForFour and the highly prized Roadster. 

 Smart enthusiasts will also be able to see quirky personalised examples, finished in a variety of bright aftermarket colour schemes, as well as factory-spec versions.

Events Co-ordinator Charlotte Mountain said: “We are very excitied to see the return of this popular celebration of such a well-loved marque. The owners always bring along a varied and colourful array of Smarts to display, with the event giving them a chance to catch up and compare their cars.”

Simply Smart is traditionally held on Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on 13^th November. A two-minute silence will be held during the event at 11am, which visitors are invited to take part in.

Throughout the day, Beaulieu visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite car of the show in the People’s Choice Award. 

The owner of the Smart that receives the greatest number of votes, will be presented with a commemorative Beaulieu trophy and special Autoglym prize, before leading a cavalcade of the most popular cars through the attraction grounds.

For participants arriving on the day in a Smart car and taking part in the rally, tickets cost £10 an adult and £5 a child and includes access to all of the features of the Beaulieu attraction. Participant tickets can be bought on arrival or online in advance at www.beaulieu.co.uk/events. Participant access to the attraction is from 9.30am, when the Brabazon restaurant will be serving hot and cold drinks and breakfast snacks.

All other visitors should enter the attraction through the Visitor Reception building, which is open from 10am, purchasing tickets at the normal general admission prices.

Admission to the event includes entrance to the whole of the Beaulieu attraction. Don’t miss the National Motor Museum’s new Driving Change display, which explores motoring innovations, technology and safety throughout history and makes motoring predictions for the future. Visit On Screen Cars and the World of Top Gear, take a stroll around the Palace House which has been home to the Montagu family since 1538 and the 13^th century Beaulieu Abbey and grounds.

The ultimate Japanese car show returns on August 16th at Rockingham Motor Speedway.

• The ultimate Japanese car show returns on August 16^th at Rockingham Motor Speedway
• Thousands of the UK’s best Japanese cars on display at new venue
• Chance for visitors to drive their own cars on track
• Live British Drift Championship demos

Britain’s biggest Japanese car show is set to return for the second time this year, at the all new venue of Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, Northants.

Following the unprecedented success of the original JapFest event at Castle Combe, Wilts, earlier this year, JapFest2 is due to take place on Sunday August 16^th with a host of high octane action planned for the new location.

As well as around 3,000 vehicles on display, the event is one of the most interactive car shows in the UK, making it a big draw for fans of cars from all over the world, as well as a great family day out.

There will be plenty of on-track action, including live demos from the British Drift Championship, passenger rides with drifting pro-drivers and the opportunity for visitors to test their own cars on track. Another attraction will be the event’s drift paddock, in which many of the BDC cars will be demonstrating their inimitable art.

In addition, showgoers will have the opportunity to test the acceleration of their own car in a competitive 0-60 Sprint showdown. For £10, drivers will be given three officially timed runs, with prizes for the fastest cars in front, rear and all-wheel-drive categories.

Off-track, thousands of cars will be exhibited, representing all corners of the UK’s thriving Japanese car scene, from cherished classics through to the most extremely modified examples. Further attractions will include a bustling retail village with trade stands and autojumble and a host of catering outlets.

Away from the cars, celebrity Beatboxers DUKE will be performing a number of cover tracks to entertain the crowds, while there’ll also be a dedicated family area with kids entertainment including a bouncy castle, inflatable mega slide and obstacle course.

Visitors wishing to make a weekend of it will also be able to camp on the Saturday within the Rockingham complex.