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The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power takes place at Cholmondeley Castle, a historic estate in Cheshire, which since Norman times has been home to the Cholmondeley family.

This annual festival, which began in 2007, celebrates the great and good of the machines from air, land and sea.

This year’s event takes place over the 17th & 18th July and central to the events is the 3 mile circuit situated in the park grounds, where more than 150 vehicles compete in a variety of events, much to the delight of spectators. There are viewing areas on both sides, and spectators will see both high performance and rare cars throughout the two days.

Other attractions at the pageant will be a selection of inshore power boats on display, Rib rides and Jet Ski demonstration pieces from the world champions.

If you prefer your high performance vehicles in the air rather than land, or sea, then you’ll be pleased to know that over 140 helicopters will by flying into the estate from a mixture of corporate and private owners. As well as being able to view these, there will also be death defying displays such as , wink walkers, Spitfire flying, military displays and an immaculate Mustang from Hangar 11.

There will also be various stands for your perusal, offering both goods to buy, and friendly advice, and the little ones are looked after too, which special children’s activities including JCB dragsters, go karting and a mini grand prix.

You’ll be sure to work up a thirst with all that excitement and the festival features an onsite pub, a cocktail and wine bar, a Veuve Clicquot sponsored champagne bar and a tea room- the classic British staple! If you’re a little peckish, there is a full menu on offer in the Paegant Pub, and many of the stall holders will be supplying local produce, including cheeses, oils, pasties and ice-cream. All in all, the Pageant of Power is a varied day or weekend out, with an emphasis on excitement and fun.

So whether you love the thrill of an adrenaline ride, love to see water sports at their best, or are partial to a tipple, something at the pageant will be sure to please.

One of the exhibitors at the Pageant Of Power is leading Chester solicitors Oliver & Co, whose specialitst driving offence solicitors will be on hand on all motoring offences.

Have you ever watched a Grand Prix and thought I would love to drive one of those cars? Perhaps a red one or the yellow would be the ideal conduit for your fantasy. It could be possible with the addition of the F1 Show Car and F1 Simulators.

A retired Formula One car or test car begins a whole new life at the forefront of your dream’s reality. Renting these much sought after vehicles are now available. They can sit on display covered in your companies colors and even logos. The simulator has two options depending on your needed space requirements. A half version which gives a viewpoint from the driver’s seat, as being complete or the total package of authenticity from real tires, actual aerodynamics and carrying a 1/1 ratio of size.

F1 cars are unique in that they are made from composite materials. They have exceptional aerodynamics which are closer to that of a jet fighter then the typical car you would see on the street. Interestingly, they use the same type of fuel you would put in a street driven premium vehicle. All Formula One race cars are required to only use Bridgestone Rubber for their tires.

From mid March to mid November the race schedule is filled with stops in the most desirable locations on the earth. From Budapest to Singapore, the people who follow this sport on the front lines, are true globetrotters. The Champion of each year is immortalized into the Hall of Fame such as Mario Andretti in 1978. Two time winner Fernando Alonso and recent winner Jenson Button are two of the newer faces to watch.

The top races are at Grand Prix de Monaco and Quantas Australian Grand Prix. The Monaco raceway is a beautiful location overlooking crystal clear blue water. The Australian race is surrounded by palm trees and the ocean. Many locations are adorned with architectural wonders.

If something more on the lines of team building is what you are looking for, then search no further than a Pit Stop Challenge. With the use of the real show cars you can feel your adrenaline boost as you perform the mechanical duties of a true to life pit stop crew. Racing against another team or the time clock this will get your heart pumping.

An F1 Show Car affords one the experience of this exciting sport without the millions and millions of dollars it would take to actually become a part in it. Taste a little of your childhood dream and remember why it’s great to be grown. You could never have had the opportunity as a kid you have now.

If you want to hire an f1 show car for any reason at all, then you should take a look at fmcginternational.com. They are one of the country’s leading providers of F1 show cars for hire and will be able to sort you out with exactly what you’re looking for.