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Prescott Anglo/American Autumn Classic
Saturday 5 October - Sunday 6 October 2019

The popular American themed Autumn Classic returns to Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Cheltenham on the weekend of the 5-6 October 2019. The annual Stars and Stripes event will now celebrate the biggest, brashest and iconic cars both sides of the pond, with the introduction of an Anglo-American twist.

The action-packed weekend attracts a wide variety of cars competing on the historic hill climb course with special classes for American cars and hot rods, as well as spectacular American car displays, a dedicated ‘show n’ Shine’ area and fantastic USA-themed entertainment from the thrilling Demon Drome Wall of Death to live bands and Vegas Showgirls.

The paddock will feature an awesome display of American classics, British muscle cars, hot rods to Nascars - from Mustangs, Cadillacs, Pontiacs, Buicks, Camaros, Corvettes, Chevys to Indian motorcycles and Custom Choppers and a whole host of other American vehicles, all of which will take to the iconic hillclimb course in a special lunchtime cavalcade. The Orchard features a dedicated ‘show n’ shine’ display area which is open to all for American and British-built vehicle owners.

New to Autumn Classic – the Zimmer Golden Spirit.

Once owned by Frank Sinatra and one of only 1500 built. This unusual car was hand built for music legend Frank Sinatra and presented to him to celebrate his 68th birthday. The car was later gifted to fellow Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr and upon his death was gifted to the Las Vegas Museum, where it has resided until sadly the museum went in to administration. The current owner from Kemble has recently had it shipped over from the USA.

NASCAR Xfinity Series South Point Hotel & Casino Chevvy Camaro.

We are pleased to welcome the return to Prescott of the Nascar Xfinity Chevy Camaro which will once again be taking to the hill.

Autumn Classic Championship Rounds.

On track - The best in Classic Cars with Championship rounds on Saturday for TVR Car Club, TR Register, Historic Rally Cars, American Marques, the final round of our New Barn 'B' Licence Roadgoing Championship as well as the Bugatti Owner's Members Handicap. Sunday sees Championship rounds for 500 Owners Association, Austin Healey, Morgans, Aston Martins, American Marques, plus the final round of the Henney's Cider Classic Championship and the Bugatti Car Handicap.

The Demon Drome Wall of Death.

Off track the oldest surviving Wall of Death the ‘Demon Drome’ dare devil riders will cheat gravity on their 1920's Indian motorcycles, performing amazing feats of virtuosity within mere feet of your eyes. As ‘Dynomyte Dave’ Seymour said “We want to keep the Demon Drome true to its roots but keep innovating and putting on the best shows we can”. Each year they wow the crowds and this year will be no exception. The roar of the bikes thundering up the wooden walls is loud, adrenalin is high and the acrobatics is thrilling. They are performing four times a day and entry is included in the event ticket price.

Prescott's Hot Rockin' Bands.

Prescott’s Hot Rockin’ Bands: Non-stop ‘Hot Rockin’ live bands throughout the weekend (worth the ticket price alone!) Making their debut is the Haney's Big House Band, from old style Chicago to West Coast swinging blues, add in a big slice of Jump Jive and Rock 'n' Roll then you have the driving sound of Haney's Big House! Plus the fantastic Jon Clare and The Fabulous Doughboys – think Jerry Lee Lewis, but there will be no ‘Great Balls of Fire’ being a motor sport venue! and marvellous songstress Betsy Harmony.

Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets to win a ride up the hill!

As if there wasn't enough going on at this year's Autumn Classic you can win a ride up the hill in this 1941 Willys Coupe Hotrod by entering the raffle. Tickets are available from the Friends of Prescott Shop and there will be a lucky winner each day.
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