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Vintage Hot-Rods And Motorcycles To Race Across Bridlington Beach

Vintage vehicles will race along a 200-yard course on the sand as the internationally recognised 'Race the Waves' event returns to Bridlington this week.

Vintage hot-rods and classic motorcycles will tear across the sand in Bridlington this weekend.

Road closures will affect local drivers as the internationally recognised 'Race the Waves' motoring event returns to the coast.

Pairs of European and Americana vehicles will race along a 200-yard course on South Beach.

The spectacle draws inspiration from the history of the East Yorkshire coast, which served as the setting for the earliest land speed record attempts in the United Kingdom.

Drivers will face a road closure and suspended parking at Church Green and on part of Kirkgate in Bridlington Old Town from 6am to 7pm on Friday the 11th of September.

Motorists will also encounter a road closure on South Marine Drive and Kingston Road, from the junction of Cardigan Road to Shaftesbury Road, between 7am and 7pm across the weekend.

Event parking will shift to the South Cliff Park and Ride and Strawberry Fields.

The Bridlington Lions will manage limited motorbike parking on South Marine Drive.

The four-day festival will kick off on Thursday the 10th of September with a 'Yesteryears Day' vehicle gathering at Burton Fleming Village Hall, featuring a display of rural machinery between 10am and 3pm.

Fans will have the chance to meet the racers and view the vehicles up close on Friday, as Church Green hosts the event's registration day from 10am to 5pm.

The main beach racing action will take place on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September, starting at around 11am and finishing near 4pm, subject to beach conditions.

A static auto-show, organised by the Bridlington Lions, will take over South Marine Drive to showcase a variety of classic vehicles.

Community-run stalls and refreshment options will line Princess Mary Promenade, where visitors can purchase limited-edition souvenir brochures and event merchandise.

Thrill-seekers will be able to experience tank rides on South Beach for ten pounds, or visit the Ken Fox Troupe's vintage Wall of Death between Bridlington Spa and the RNLI station.

The Wall of Death will operate from 9am until 7pm from Friday through to Sunday, with entry costing four pounds per person.

A 1966 Bristol Lodekka Double Decker bus will park near the RNLI to offer refreshments to the crowds.

Bridlington Spa will join the festivities by hosting the WSW Steampunk Emporium in the Royal Hall on Saturday and Sunday.

The free, family-friendly emporium will run from 10am to 4pm, offering entertainment, workshops, authors, and stalls selling Steampunk accessories.

Organisers have encouraged visitors to wear Steampunk attire in all public areas.

Spectators will not face any charges to watch the beach racing or explore the auto-show, and all attractions have been designed to be easily accessible on foot.

The motoring group Backfire has organised the event in conjunction with the Visit East Yorkshire team.

Councillor Nick Coultish, the Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, praised the upcoming festival.

He said:

"Race the Waves is a fantastic event, providing entertainment and spectacle for residents and visitors, and highlighting Bridlington’s stunning coastline. We encourage everyone to attend this superb free festival, suitable for all the family."

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