Welcome to Ferrari Funday 2009
Sunday 19th July at the Newbury Showground, Berks. RG18 9QZ
Ferrari Funday is organised by members of the Thames Valley Area Group of the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain with the help of the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust and other charities. All proceeds are donated to the Berks Oxon and Bucks Air Ambulance and those other charities whose members assist with the event organisation.
Ferrari Funday 2009 is the fourth annual holding of the event, the previous three having raised around £80k for the Air Ambulance. This year's event is once again at the Newbury Showground, which is handily placed by junction 13 of the M4, the intersection with the A34.
Ferrari Funday 2009 is open between 09.00 and 18.00.
Entry costs:
£10 per person.
OAPs & accompanied children - £5.
Toddlers - free.
Parking - free.
Entry charges represent a contribution to the Air Ambulance and other charities and are payable at the entry gate - there is no advance ticketing.
Please note - dogs and fast cars don't go well together so no dogs (other than guide dogs) will be allowed entry.
Ferrari Funday is sponsored by Newbury Weekly News.
The Hare & Hounds at Speen, near Newbury, are offering a special accommodation rate for anyone visiting the Ferrari Funday, full details here.
The Best Western West Grange Hotel in Thatcham is also a strong Ferrari Funday supporter should you be be looking for accommodation.
If you haven't been to a Ferrari Funday before here are some of the main attractions already in place for this year:
- Display of Ferraris and other thoroughbred Italian sportscars - over 100 classic & modern tipos for you to admire.
- Ride in a Ferrari around the Newbury Showground internal roads with great spectator views of the entire route - plus collect your FREE photocertificate of your ride.
- Ferrari Parade - watch a parade of historic and prestigious Ferraris in action on the road.
- Meet Roary the Racing Car and Big Chris. Roary is appearing in support of The Children's Trust.
- View the Air Ambulance helicopter in the Air Ambulance Zone - serving the Berks, Bucks and Oxon area.
- Tethered hot air balloons.
- Shop till you drop in the Retail Village - a wide range of goods to suit all pockets.
- Fun and Games in the Leisure Area. Entertainment for all the family - young or old.
- Eat drink and be merry in the Catering Zone. A wide choice to suit all tastes.
So - a day for ALL the family, not just Ferrari enthusiasts.
Click on the links to find out more about each area and remember to check back regularly to find out what has been added as plans are finalised. You might also like to register to receive email updates.
