Liverpool Pageant of Power - 25 May
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Has anyone seen this in the press today ? This is from the Liverpool Echo.
http://tinyurl.com/yzw2ek6 (text below)
A free evening of fun in May - I have been helping out trying to get some of the organisation sorted so will update when more is known. It is harder work trying to close highways than you might have imagined !
Liverpool Pageant of Power to see supercars on The Strand
LE MANS supercars, helicopters, powerboats and even a 100mph JCB will appear at a festival of speed on Liverpool’s waterfront. The inaugural Liverpool Pageant of Power will take place on May 25 and see The Strand shut down to make way for drag races between Bentleys and Jaguars. The event is being organised by the people behind the successful Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, in Cheshire. Event director James Hall said: “It is an amazing show incorporating land, sea and air. “We have Le Mans and Grand Prix cars, powerboat racers from Formula 2, 4 and OSY, as well as helicopters and aerobatic displays. “The Strand is an ideal space for us. Liverpool could not have been designed better for our air, sea and land purposes.”
The plan is to close both sides of The Strand after rush hour on May 25. The southbound side will be used for spectators while supercars burn rubber along the northbound stretch between the police headquarters and Mann Island. Estimates suggest the free event could bring £500,000 into the city in one night, with 20,000 spectators attending. A week of events including rides in Ferraris, Lamborghinis and possibly even helicopters will coincide with Liverpool One’s second birthday on May 29.
Mr Hall said: “It seemed to us to be a good direction to go to grow the event and show what we are all about. “We had a smaller event at Liverpool One last year when we drove some supercars around the pedestrianised area and it went well. “They are keen to promote their second birthday and with it being 45 minutes down the road, it was obvious we could make our statement in Liverpool.” Although the events have yet to be finalised, it is believed the Bentley Speed 8, a Le Mans 24 hour race winner in 2003; the Silk Cut Jaguar, Le Mans winner in 1988; a supercharged Bentley Blower from 1926 and a JCB dragster capable of 100mph will make appearances.
Mr Hall said: “It will be quite an epic sight seeing that going down the Strand.” Power Pageant organisers are more used to having high-powered machines roaring around a country estate. But they said even though organising events within city limits was harder, Capital of Culture year, which saw The Strand closed to make way for the La Machine giant mechanical spider, had primed Liverpool for special events. Mr Hall said: “Capital of Culture year provided a blueprint of how to handle events, which is exceptionally helpful. “It will be a great showcase for Liverpool.”
http://tinyurl.com/yzw2ek6 (text below)
A free evening of fun in May - I have been helping out trying to get some of the organisation sorted so will update when more is known. It is harder work trying to close highways than you might have imagined !
Liverpool Pageant of Power to see supercars on The Strand
LE MANS supercars, helicopters, powerboats and even a 100mph JCB will appear at a festival of speed on Liverpool’s waterfront. The inaugural Liverpool Pageant of Power will take place on May 25 and see The Strand shut down to make way for drag races between Bentleys and Jaguars. The event is being organised by the people behind the successful Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, in Cheshire. Event director James Hall said: “It is an amazing show incorporating land, sea and air. “We have Le Mans and Grand Prix cars, powerboat racers from Formula 2, 4 and OSY, as well as helicopters and aerobatic displays. “The Strand is an ideal space for us. Liverpool could not have been designed better for our air, sea and land purposes.”
The plan is to close both sides of The Strand after rush hour on May 25. The southbound side will be used for spectators while supercars burn rubber along the northbound stretch between the police headquarters and Mann Island. Estimates suggest the free event could bring £500,000 into the city in one night, with 20,000 spectators attending. A week of events including rides in Ferraris, Lamborghinis and possibly even helicopters will coincide with Liverpool One’s second birthday on May 29.
Mr Hall said: “It seemed to us to be a good direction to go to grow the event and show what we are all about. “We had a smaller event at Liverpool One last year when we drove some supercars around the pedestrianised area and it went well. “They are keen to promote their second birthday and with it being 45 minutes down the road, it was obvious we could make our statement in Liverpool.” Although the events have yet to be finalised, it is believed the Bentley Speed 8, a Le Mans 24 hour race winner in 2003; the Silk Cut Jaguar, Le Mans winner in 1988; a supercharged Bentley Blower from 1926 and a JCB dragster capable of 100mph will make appearances.
Mr Hall said: “It will be quite an epic sight seeing that going down the Strand.” Power Pageant organisers are more used to having high-powered machines roaring around a country estate. But they said even though organising events within city limits was harder, Capital of Culture year, which saw The Strand closed to make way for the La Machine giant mechanical spider, had primed Liverpool for special events. Mr Hall said: “Capital of Culture year provided a blueprint of how to handle events, which is exceptionally helpful. “It will be a great showcase for Liverpool.”
Edited by Small Car on Wednesday 3rd March 10:23
...well the event is still happening and the plans are all going well. The funds have been raised and the final knockings for the road closures are proceeding.
The final line up of vehicles is pretty much there - list below. It should be a fun free night for those planning to come along. Action starts from 7pm on the Strand, the main road between Liverpool ONE and the Albert Dock. Please do tell all and wide as it would be great for this to be an annual event !
The event is not for profit, it supports the Help for Heroes charity and the only commercial message is to tell people about the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power in July (although I am not involved in this directly, I thought the event in Liverpool would be good fun !). Any ideas for this or future years please tell.
Challanger 2 Full Battle Tank
Warrior Tank
JCB Dragster
Austin Healey 100s
Lister Jaguar
Maserati Birdcage
Singer 498cc
Napier Bentley
Bentley Blower Le Mans
Jaguar XJR8/9 Le Mans
Bentley Speed 8 Le Mans
Ginetta G40
Sidecar racer
1962 Honda RC163
2 Honda Superstock bikes
Maxton Yamaha TZ385
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
Bugatti Veyron
Ferrari Enzo
Bentley Continental GTC
Bentley Conti Supersports
New Rolls Royce Phantom
New Bentley Mulsanne
Lada 2105 VFTS
MG Metro 6R4
Audi Quattro A2
Ford Escort Mk II Rally
Ford Escort Mk II Rally Stobart
Plus action in the air and on the water.
The final line up of vehicles is pretty much there - list below. It should be a fun free night for those planning to come along. Action starts from 7pm on the Strand, the main road between Liverpool ONE and the Albert Dock. Please do tell all and wide as it would be great for this to be an annual event !
The event is not for profit, it supports the Help for Heroes charity and the only commercial message is to tell people about the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power in July (although I am not involved in this directly, I thought the event in Liverpool would be good fun !). Any ideas for this or future years please tell.
Challanger 2 Full Battle Tank
Warrior Tank
JCB Dragster
Austin Healey 100s
Lister Jaguar
Maserati Birdcage
Singer 498cc
Napier Bentley
Bentley Blower Le Mans
Jaguar XJR8/9 Le Mans
Bentley Speed 8 Le Mans
Ginetta G40
Sidecar racer
1962 Honda RC163
2 Honda Superstock bikes
Maxton Yamaha TZ385
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
Bugatti Veyron
Ferrari Enzo
Bentley Continental GTC
Bentley Conti Supersports
New Rolls Royce Phantom
New Bentley Mulsanne
Lada 2105 VFTS
MG Metro 6R4
Audi Quattro A2
Ford Escort Mk II Rally
Ford Escort Mk II Rally Stobart
Plus action in the air and on the water.
Adz The Rat said:
Cupid Stunt said:
Don't think it would be doable on Sunday with the Everton match being on
On the 25th May??Premiership ends this week.
k was I thinking it was this Thursday? I know when it's my brother's birthday & exactly when the football finishes. What a cock, ignore the above
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