The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 will be held 12-14 June on the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire, England. Organisers said the event will go back to its roots in 2015 by celebrating ‘power’ in all its forms.
With a wide range of races, stunts, competitions and displays covering on-road, off-road, water and air, the three-day Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 aims to give visitors their most thrilling experience yet.
Reinforcing the ‘power’ theme will be a 1,000bhp-plus class on the 1.2-mile Cholmondeley race track. Backing this up will be the world’s most powerful rally cars from the notorious Group B era and Formula One cars from the fearsome Eighties turbo era.
Each day of the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2015 will also have its own special theme. On Friday 12th, visitors will be treated to the first-ever parade of all production Lotus models ever manufactured, organised by the Historic Lotus Register. Featuring everything from the original Seven to the Esprit to the most powerful Lotus ever, the Evora GTE, these models will also be taking part in a special Concours dedicated to the British marque.
Two further power-focused Concours events will take place during the weekend. Saturday 13th will see American Muscle cars battling it out to take the grand prize, with Plymouth Barracuda HEMIs taking on Dodge Challengers in a high-octane gathering.
Sunday 14th will feature the assembly of a host of Eighties supercars. These bedroom-poster heroes were also the most powerful cars of their era – just take the Lamborghini Countach 5000QV with its 455bhp 5.2-litre V12 for example, a car that will be one of the stars of the show, alongside contemporaries such as the Ferrari Testarossa.
All elements of the event will be set against the backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle and its parkland and 20-acre lake.
Bentley is attending this year’s Cholmondeley Pageant of Power in Cheshire (12-14 June) with an extensive array of cars. Prominent models from the brand’s history and current line-up will be on hand, with a pair of Continental GTs in action on the famous track.
With 635 PS (626 bhp) and 528 PS (521 bhp) respectively, the Bentley Continental GT Speed and GT V8 S Grand Tourers will set a blistering pace around Cholmondeley’s narrow, twisting circuit.
The Continental GT Speed coupe is Bentley’s fastest production car ever. Its Crewe-built, twin-turbo W12 engine produces a mighty 820Nm, which helps propel the car to its top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph).
Visitors will also find the Mulsanne Speed and Flying Spur – two of the world’s finest four-door saloons – on the Bentley stand. Hand-built at the home of Bentley in Crewe, the flagship Mulsanne Speed combines state-of-the-art technology with traditional craftsmanship.
It takes over 400 hours for the dedicated team of 298 skilled craftspeople and artisans to build each car.
The origins of Bentley’s celebrated story will be on display at the event, held on the grounds of the Cholmondeley estate. The EXP2 is the oldest Bentley in existence. Built in 1920, the 3-litre 4-cylinder car has a top speed of 80mph, so it’s unsurprising that it was a successful racer in its day – claiming the brand’s first ever victory.
The famous Bentley Blower will join its forebear at Cholmondeley. Featuring the legendary supercharger installation developed by Amherst Villiers, the Blower is arguably the most famous model from Bentley’s illustrious past.
This year is the 85th anniversary of that most famous Bentley Boy adventure – the Blue Train race. The car that (probably) accomplished the feat will also be at the event.
In 1930 Captain Woolf Barnato, Chairman of Bentley Motors, was staying in Cannes when he accepted a wager that not only could he beat the Calais-Mediterranée Express (or ‘Blue Train’) back to Calais, but that he could be at his club in London before the train even reached the English Channel. He was, and the remarkable victory has resonated with Bentley enthusiasts ever since.
Richard Charlesworth, Director of Royal Relations & Heritage, said: “The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is a local event for us – just 13 miles from Crewe and the home of Bentley. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship and skills of our 3,800-strong workforce, and the great heritage of our famous brand.”
Tickets are now on sale at www.cpop.co.uk for the event at Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire.
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