Motorsport at the Palace, in association with title sponsor, the Ancaster group, is pleased to announce Roary the Racing Car and friends will be making a guest appearance on Sunday 30 May. Roary the Racing Car has shot into pole position as the hottest children’s television character of recent years and Roary’s appearance, alongside his mechanic Big Chris, is great news for younger guests, who’ll be able to meet animated TV’s equivalent of Jenson Button.
As well as making a personal appearance on the Sunday, younger guests will be able to enjoy an official ‘Roary Zone’ across both days, featuring a TV play area and a range of arts and crafts activities for all the family; younger visitors to the Zone will also receive a FREE Roary booklet, full of fun games and tasks.
Roary the Racing Car Executive Producer and Managing Director of Chapman Entertainment, Greg Lynn, commented: “Roary is a great vehicle for getting kids excited about cars from an early age and there will be a lot of motoring fun and games for children and parents alike to enjoy together over the bank holiday weekend.”
Martin Chinnery, Chairman of Sevenoaks DMC, organisers of the event, added: “Motorsport at the Palace isn’t just about enjoying classic racing cars, it’s about a fun day out for all. The very welcome guest appearance of Roary the Racing Car means our younger guests will certainly have something to tell their friends about when they return to school. I’m sure Roary will also be keen to meet some of his older relatives in the paddock; they can tell him what life was like when they raced here many years ago!”
Roary and his friend Big Chris will no doubt steal the show among younger fans, but older guests will be able enjoy a host of classic racing cars competing for the fastest time along the purpose-built course (which incorporates some classic features of the famous old race track).
Many of the vehicles racing over the two days will be back at the Palace for the first time in decades, providing a rare opportunity to see these classic machines reunited with Britain’s oldest purpose-built race track. Visitors will also be able to stroll around the open paddock, watching mechanics at work, chatting to the drivers and generally soaking up the racing atmosphere.
Tickets are priced at £10 per day and advance tickets will be available at a discount, from the website http://motorsportatthepalace.co.uk/
For more information please contact:
Colin Billings, event organiser, Motorsport at the Palace: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cassandra Sananes, Head of PR, Chapman Entertainment: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Roary the Racing CarRoary the Racing Car is shown daily on Five’s Milkshake! and Nick Jr. and provides children aged two to six years with an exciting introduction to the world of motorsport, through a strong storyline, fantastic songs and great humour packed into ten-minute shows. Some top names from the world of sport and entertainment are also involved, including racing legend, Sir Stirling Moss, who narrates the series.
Roary the Racing Car was originated by Dave Jenkins and designed and developed by Keith Chapman, originator of Fifi and the Flowertots and Bob The Builder. The show was launched in 2007 and has now been sold to over 140 countries worldwide, with race fever gripping the imagination of boys and girls globally.
A brief history of motor racing at Crystal Palace:
Crystal Palace is the oldest motor racing circuit in the world, being first used for the purpose in 1899. Races were originally run around the perimeter of the venue, until a purpose built track was created in 1937. After the Second World War, racing returned to Crystal Palace and the circuit remained an important international fixture until 1972, when modern safety standards, combined with a lack of funds, brought an end to racing at the venue. Between 1997 and 2000, Sevenoaks DMC ran a series of successful sprint events, which ended when work began on a millennium project in the park. Motorsport at the Palace will see vehicles from all ages reacquainted with this iconic and historic circuit.
