Dates for the 2010 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power announced

Jan 26 2010 Chester Chronicle

THE 2010 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power will be held over the weekend of July 17 and 18, it was announced this week.

This will be the third festival at Cholmondeley Castle that blends high-octane action on track, water and air – a celebration of speed, nerve and flair with exceptional design and engineering.

Collections of delectable contemporary and historic racing cars and bikes have been invited to compete on the demanding Cholmondeley Circuit.

The classes comprise Le Mans and Grand Prix cars plus aero-engined fire spitters and classic rally cars.

The bikes will feature a strong TT pedigree in addition to production superbikes.

The public will have the chance to see exceptionally rare and valuable vehicles racing with famous names behind the wheel.

On the water, powerboat action will include the powerful Formula 2 and 4 classes, together with 400cc ISO Seniors and Thundercats as part of the international racing circuit.

In the air, a wealth of helicopters will be joined by the Breitling display team and a host of other stunning aerobatic exhibitions.

The weekend will again include the Fireworks Concert and Military Tattoo on Saturday evening as the military aspects of the Pageant thrilled the crowds last year. As a tribute to HM Armed Forces the event will be proudly supporting Help for Heroes.

Other displays and attractions will include the stunning Concours d’Elegance below the Castle, a colossal car club enclosure, off-roading, children’s activities, bars and a burgeoning shopping village.

For more information and discounted tickets from £13.50 please visit www.cpop.co.uk or telephone 01829 772432.