Tickets go on sale for Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Feb 11 2010 Chester Chronicle

GENTLEMEN – and ladies – start your engines! The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is back and ready to slip into top gear.

Lord Cholmondeley has announced that this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power will be held over the weekend of July 17 and 18.

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.

And it is the second time that the event has been combined with the castle’s famous fireworks extravaganza.

An event spokesman said: “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.

“Meanwhile 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 Formula 2 and 4 classes, together with 400cc ISO Seniors and Thundercats.

And in the air, helicopters will be joined by the Breitling display team and a host of other aerobatic exhibitions.

For more information and early-bird tickets from £13.50, phone 01829 772432 or visit www.cpop.co.uk.