Motorfest 2023 Awards Winners Announced
We are delighted to announce the following awards winners for this year:
Best pre-1950 – Car 2 – Gordon Rimmer – 1928 Chrysler 62
Best 1960s – Car 17 – Brian Tagg – 1965 VW Karmann Ghia
Best 1970s – Car 25-George Cross – 1972 Princess 1100
Best 1980s – Car 29 – George Rimmer – Trackstar Modstox Heritage Stock car.
Best 1990s – Car 47 – Allan Forster – 1990 Ford Escort 1300
Best New Millenium – Car 69 – Paul Croft 2003 Subaru Impreza
Best MINI – Car 86 – David Sheperd Jones – 1970 Austin Mini 1000
Best Jaguar – Car 14 – John Holcroft – 1963 Jaguar 3.4 Mk2
BEST IN SHOW – Car 86 – David Sheperd Jones – 1970 Austin Mini 1000
MOTORFEST ENTRY LIST RELEASED
The vast majority of cars entered will participate in the Touring Assembly with a handful electing to go direct to the Motorfest at Ormskirk School.
You may download the Entry List here (pdf file format)
Motorfest Overspill Car Parking arrangements announced – Edge Hill University Main Car Park
As previously advised, there is limited on-site at parking at the school, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and then on a one in, one out policy.
By kind arrangement, Edge Hill University have agreed to the use of their Main Car Park as the designated overspill car park.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Main Car Park only to be utilised and no parking or attempts to park anywhere else
- Any parking on double yellow / red lines or anywhere else on the campus, inconsiderate parking or obstruction risks receiving a Penalty Charge Notice
- No exceeding the 10 mph while on site
- No anti-social behaviour or driving on site e.g. doughnuts as this has happened in previous years
These conditions of parking will be strictly enforced by The University.
Please don’t abuse this facility.
Only use Student and Staff Entrance.
Please refer to these maps for directions. Map reference to Car Park entrance:
Bing or Google Map Reference: 53.555756, -2.870189
Walking Route:
Please follow the route highlighted above from the North Corner of the Car Park, join the Public Footpath through Ruff Wood and across the Field to Crosshall Brow.
Take care crossing Crosshall Brow or walk further down to the set of Traffic Lights at the Junction of Thompson Ave and Wigan Road, opposite Ormskirk Hospital.
Estimated time – 12 – 15min.
PLEASE NOTE: VEHICLES ARE PARKED AT EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Edge Hill University, Aintree Circuit Club or Endeavour Learning Trust/Ormskirk School will not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred whilst your vehicle is parked at the University.
Motorfest is closed for Entries. No walk ups
Hi all, we are still getting enquiries re-entries.
Our registration page states quite clearly, we are now closed and have been since 14th May.
Please DO NOT make attempts to gain access to the site if you haven’t been registered.
This just wastes Marshal’s time and can create unnecessary unpleasantness
Thanks
ACC EventsTeam
Awards Categories and Judging Panel announced for Motorfest 2023
For this year, we will have additional awards categories which will replace the former “Mayor’s Choice” and Concours Classes:
- Best in Show.
- Best Mini (as there is a good entry from Mini Meets)
- Best pre-1950
- Best 1960’s
- Best 1970’s
- Best 1980’s
- Best 1990’s
- Best New Millennium
The Awards Panel for this year will be:
- Andy Talbot – Motoring Journalist and Motor Show TV Presenter.
- David White – ACC Historic Commissioner and Vintage Car Engineer/Restorer.
- Staff and Pupil Representatives from Ormskirk School.
The Awards will be presented by the School’s Headmaster, John Burnham at 2pm.
Closing date for Motorfest Entries – 14th May
Please note that the last day to enter Motorfest will be Sunday 14th May.
Our Entries system will close at 23.59
Final Instructions will be sent by email to all registered participants by Sunday 21st May.
Motorfest now open for General Entries – Early Bird now full!
Participants are now invited to enter their cherished vehicles for Motorfest at the standard rate of £7.50.
This guarantees a reserved display space at Ormskirk School and entry to the Motorfest Touring Assembly, that will start in West Lancashire Sunday Morning (28th May) and finish at Ormskirk School.
Cars will leave the start from approx 0830 to 10.00 for a leisurely drive through West Lancashire with all vehicles expected to be in their display location by approx 10.30.
All vehicles will receive an individually numbered souvenir Motorfest 2023 Rally Plate that will be available at sign-on at the start venue.
To enter, simply go to our Registration page.
Thanks to all for your continued support for Motorfest.
We look forward to seeing you at the event on the 28th May!
AutoSOLO Competitive Driving Test is back for Motorfest 2023!
We are delighted to announce that the very popular AutoSOLO Competitive Driving Tests will be back for the 2023 Motorfest!
Previously run on part of the Park Pool Car Park, AutoSOLO will now run on an enclosed tarmac area within the School Grounds.
AuoSOLO will be run under a separate Motorsport UK Permit and Regulations to Motorfest and facilitated by our friends at Bolton Le Moors Car Club.
People can enter a standard road car to compete but will need to be a Member of an Invited Club and hold a Motorsport UK RS Clubman Licence, which is free from MS UK.
You can join Aintree Circuit Club here:
Membership Options including Apparel | Welcome to Aintree Circuit Club – Established 1954
Apply by clicking below:
Competition Licences – Motorsport UK – The beating heart of motorsport
Motorfest Announcement
Good afternoon Motorfest fans,
After months of work and several news articles you’ve probably seen, Ormskirk Motorfest sadly won’t be running this year.
This is for a number of reasons including time and funding. Although some progress was made with West Lancs Borough Council, there simply wasn’t enough time left to guarantee that all the necessary safety measures could be implemented to make sure the event runs as safely and smoothly as it has each year.
There have been several news articles and conversations online regarding the funding of the event. It is true that West Lancs Borough Council reduced its funding support for the event. They didn’t pull all funding, but as a club, we managed to secure enough sponsorship to ensure that Motorfest remains a free to attend event for everyone.
The good news is that for 2023, we have options to keep Motorfest in Ormskirk, at a different venue to Coronation Park, with the involvement of local business and community organisations.
We know its been an up and down few months, but as a completely volunteer run event, we want to make sure the event remains free to be enjoyed by all.
Our other event, Southport Classic and Speed, will be going ahead on September 10th and 11th. Follow the page for further details as we buildup to event day.
