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BICESTER HERITAGE SPECIALISTS

AUTO-HISTORICA

Artisan coachbuilder experienced in prototypes, bespoke body recreation and historic racing cars, across all marques from pre-war Bentleys and Rolls-Royce to Porsches. Auto-Historica offers services including body recreation, brass work, panel replacement and repairing battle damage to historic race cars. Auto-Historica works in all metals including aluminium, steel and brass. Special projects include prototype design and creation, artisan furniture and historic aircraft fabrication and repair.

■ Building 103, Flight Simulator

■ 07973 425276

■ mt@auto-historica.co.uk

■ www.auto-historica.co.uk

Bicester Aerodrome Company

The Bicester Aerodrome Company is the proud operator of Bicester Motion’s airfield. The Bicester Aerodrome Company was founded in 2020 to manage the airfield at Bicester Motion and ensure diverse aviation activity continues into the future. The aerodrome has a long history, dating back to the pioneering years of flight, and is open to all types of aviation.

■ Hangar 137

■ 01869 254841

■ cm@bicesteraero.com

■ www.bicesteraero.com

Auto Wax Works

Automotive detailer, paintcorrection and protection specialist – with a side in coffee and homemade cakes. Auto Wax Works is the place where both you and your car’s paintwork leave refreshed, with dedicated detailing bays and specialist baristas working side by side. Auto Wax Works offers expert paint protection with experience of working on some of the finest and most valuable cars in the world.

■ Building 129, The Motor Transport Wash

■ 01869 320571

■ autowaxworks@gmail.com

■ www.autowaxworks.co.uk

Blue Diamond Riley Services Limited

Specialist in restoring, reviving and rediscovering Rileys for more than 40 years.

Rarely without a gaggle of Rileys queueing up for attention, there is no better place in the world to send your Riley than Blue Diamond Riley Services. From servicing to sourcing parts, and event preparation to event support, the company has worked on every Riley that matters.

■ Building 90, The Main Stores

■ 01823 490429

■ info@blue-diamondservices.co.uk

■ www.blue-diamondservices.co.uk

Brabham Group Limited

Brabham is a brand that stands for 70 years of innovation across motor sport, with Sir Jack’s legacy of pioneering thinking at its core. Brabham Group limited was established by Jack’s son David in 2014, to help accelerate pioneering businesses to market who are driving both performance and efficiency in sustainable mobility and green tech, to make the world a cleaner and more sustainable place.

■ Building 123, The Station Armoury

■ 0845 053 6821

■ enquiries@brabham.co.uk

■ www.brabham.co.uk

Burlen

Carburettor specialist and classic vehicle enthusiast Burlen is very much ‘in the family’, with brothers Mark, Andy and Jamie setting up their Burlen and J40 Motor Company as a showroom and space to showcase their passion. While all carbs and associated parts will continue to be made in Salisbury, as will the products of the J40 Motor Company, the Bicester Heritage site will be used as a brand showcase and entertaining area, both regularly open to visitors. There will also be a permanent display of Austin J40 pedal cars, spares and accessories to view and buy.

■ Building 129, The Motor Transport Yard

■ 01722 334221

■ www.burlen.co.uk

Electrogenic

The Electrogenic team takes beautiful classic cars and converts them to 100 percent electric. With technology, craftsmanship and a love of beautiful cars, Electrogenic creates clean, green classic vehicles. The team can convert an old family friend, or source your dream car for conversion. What its customers drive away is a reborn classic with spirit, flair and another 50 years of classic motoring ahead.

■ Building 118

■ 01865 604343

■ enquiries@electrogenic.co.uk

■ www.electrogenic.co.uk

Finest Hour Experiences

The best way to capture breathtaking views of Bicester Heritage. Finest Hour Experiences provides unforgettable memories with a fleet of historic aircraft. Two Tiger Moths are joined by a Stearman, with high-octane flights in a CAP10 for those wanting more thrills and spills. Take a lesson or simply sit back and enjoy the views as a passenger.

■ Hangar 137

■ 07415 735683

■ info@finesthour experiences.co.uk

■ www.finesthour experiences.co.uk

Classic Performance Engineering

A leading specialist in servicing, restoration and race preparation of classic and historic sports cars.

The Classic Performance Engineering workshop is usually packed with super-rare exotica, unique racing cars, priceless heirlooms and a growing number of more modern collector cars. The team also prepares race cars and offers trackside support, making it a one-stop shop for many classic car owners and racers.

■ Building 90, The Main Stores

■ 01869 322913

■ info@cp-eng.co.uk

■ www.classicperformance engineering.co.uk

Hagerty

A Clubhouse for events and much more.

The Hagerty Clubhouse features member lounges, a sociable bar area and an exhibition space for curated vehicle displays. Hagerty hosts regular events at the venue, including industry presentations, celebrity talks and car culture-inspired activities for all types of classic and enthusiast vehicle enthusiasts.

■ Building 141b, The Command Works

■ 0333 323 1138

■ enquiries@hagerty insurance.co.uk

■ www.hagerty.co.uk

Hangar 136

Hangar 136 offers a young, enthusiastic experience for customers looking to buy or sell a classic car.

Established to help bring the wonders of classic motoring to the next generation of classic car owners, Hangar 136 works with classic car finance specialist Charles & Dean and warranty provider Warrantywise. Hangar 136 offers bespoke finance packages, as well as three-, six- or 12-month warranty options for each car.

■ Tanker Shed 136

■ 020 4548 3275

■ info@hangar136.com

■ www.hangar136.com

Heritage Skills Academy

Delivering classic vehicle restoration apprenticeships on behalf of the UK’s leading vehicle specialists. Few companies can claim to be keeping heritage skills alive quite like the Heritage Skills Academy. It has a long history of award-winning apprentices, with graduates beginning their careers all over the country and industry. HSA is supported by the FHBVC, and recruits for employers across the UK.

■ Building 90, The Main Stores

■ 01438 718224

■ apprenticeships@heritage skillsacademy.co.uk

■ www.heritageskills academy.co.uk

Harry Fraser Vehicle Upholstery

Vintage vehicle upholsterer, utilising historic techniques and materials to achieve period-correct results.

Harry Fraser and his team are experts in the world of vehicle interiors and upholstery, including hoods, seats and leather repairs – and plenty more besides. Not limited to solely vintage machinery – later classics and modern cars are regularly among the projects, and even the odd piece of furniture.

■ Building 102, The Engine Test House

■ 07813 950743

■ hfvehicleupholstery @gmail.com

■ www.harryfraser vehicleupholstery.com

HERO-ERA

A multi-service historic motoring platform hosting renowned events such as the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge.

HERO-ERA takes competitors across the globe on epic events such as the Peking to Paris, and creates national rallies for those at the start of their rallying journey. HERO-ERA is also helping to clean up the classic car hobby with its NET-HERO carbon-offset programme.

■ Building 138, The Command Works

■ 01869 254979

■ enquiries@hero-era.com

■ www.hero-era.com

Heritage Engineering Ltd

Parts manufacturer and expert in machining all types of components and gears. Bespoke and low-volume parts manufacturing is the bread and butter of Heritage Engineering. With CNC milling and turning expertise, the company has a wealth of experience in reverse engineering should the part prove elusive. There is barely a job too big or too small.

■ Building 90, The Main Stores

■ 01869 277870

■ workshop@heritage engineering.co.uk

■ www.heritage engineering.co.uk

Historic And Classic Vehicle Alliance

Protecting the future of our past.

The HCVA was launched in 2021 with the aim of bringing together the thousands of specialists employed in the historic motoring industry to promote, support and maintain the long-term health of the sector. It provides a unified voice in government and media, championing the future of classic cars.

■ Bicester Heritage

■ 01869 934525

■ team@hcva.co.uk

■ www.hcva.co.uk

Historit

Guardian of all ages of historic vehicle, with a vehicle-storage facility unlike any other. This is the ultimate service when it comes to car storage – and, as a result, Historit is brimming with classics and supercars, racers and motorbikes. The preparation is meticulous and the care exacting. Secure and climate optimised, there is no better place to store your vehicles.

■ Hangar 108

■ 01869 248805

■ guardians@historit.co.uk

■ www.historit.co.uk

Kingsbury Racing Shop Limited

Expert in vintage Bentley restoration, preparation and servicing.

Vintage Bentleys travel across the world to be under the watchful eye of the Kingsbury Racing team. A specialist in 1930s Bentleys, its skills match modern and heritage techniques to ensure the finest and most reliable results. As the company name suggests, Kingsbury Racing prepares motor sport winners, too.

■ Building 99, The Engine Fitting Shop

■ 07803 206536

■ ewen@kingsburyracing.com

■ www.kingsburyracing.com

Legends Automotive

A dealer in racing and collector cars, founded through a fervour for both historic motor cars and their heroic drivers. Based in the Motor Transport Yard, Legends Automotive sources and sells some of the finest racing and sports cars you’ll come across. Expect everything from Grand Prix winners and Le Mans icons to epic hot hatches and archetypal British sports cars – and plenty more in between.

■ Building 129, The Protected Long Bay

■ 01451 821611

■ info@legendsautomotive.co.uk

■ www.legendsautomotive.co.uk

Loop

A specialist automotive PR and communications agency producing award-winning work. Loop works across the automotive spectrum, from manufacturers to specialists, and it also covers the engineering and technology sectors. It offers the full service – content creation, product launches, event management and brand services.

■ Building 123, Station Armoury

■ 01869 228766

■ info@loopagency.co.uk

■ www.loopagency.co.uk

Morgan Motor Company

An experiential hub for the Morgan Motor Company, one of the longest-established British automotive manufacturers. Discover the full dynamic capabilities of Morgan sports cars with a one-to-one performance driving course.

The Morgan Driving Academy features a special fleet of Plus Four or Plus Six models, professional performance driving instructors and tailored courses.

■ Building 82, Power House

■ 01684 573104

■ contact@morgan-motor.com

■ www.morgan-motor.com

Motor Spirit Ltd

Purveyor of lubricants, liquids and Tetraboost suitable for all types of historic vehicle. There could only ever have been one place for Fuzz Townshend’s Classic Oils to take residence – the old Lubricant Store. You’ll find every lubricant you could ever need, along with car care and more. As well as being the UK supplier of Penrite, the firm also stocks other classic brands.

■ Building 96, The Lubricant Store

■ 01869 227062

■ sales@motorspirit.co.uk

■ www.motorspirit.co.uk

Motorsport Uk

The national membership organisation and governing body for four-wheel competition in the UK. Motorsport UK embraces a diverse community that includes 720 affiliated motor clubs, 30,000 competition licence holders, 10,000 volunteer marshals, 4000 officials and a legion of passionate motor sport spectators and fans. It issues more than 5000 event permits each year, providing everyone with the opportunity to get close to the action.

■ Building 141a, The Command Works

■ 01753 765000

■ hello@motorsportuk.org

■ www.motorsportuk.org

PENDINE HISTORIC CARS LIMITED

Specialist in everything from Edwardian racers to 1990s supercars, with 1940s-1970 cars being a particular focus. While focusing specifically on the immediate post-war period through to the 1970s, Pendine’s experience ranges from Edwardian racers through to the supercars of the 1990s. The knowledge within the team is exemplary, giving you peace of mind that every car is the very best of the breed.

■ Building 93, The Blast House

■ 01869 357126

■ cars@pendine.co

■ www.pendine.co

Neom

NEOM McLaren Electric Racing, competing as the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team and NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team. The Formula E Team will be formed through the acquisition of the Mercedes-EQ outfit that will see the reigning Formula E team transfer to McLaren Racing. This reflects its commitment to the third generation of the series – which will see the introduction of its fastest race car yet. McLaren Racing’s recent acquisition of EV tech is part of the firm’s ongoing sustainability journey, while reaching a new, global audience.

■ The Field Force Motor Transport Shed, Building 119

■ www.mclaren.com/ racing/contact-us

■ racingcareers.mclaren.com/ neom-mclaren-electric-racing

PHYSICSX LTD

PhysicsX is a team of scientists and engineers who help their clients achieve winning performance. Working across a variety of sectors including automotive, aerospace, space, medical, renewables and additive manufacturing, PhysicsX has a 20-year track record as an integral part of motor sport success at the highest level. It has innovated patents across technologies, and works at the edge of advanced simulation and machine learning.

■ Building 143

■ 07850 650706

■ info@physicsx.ai

■ www.physicsx.ai

Olliminium

Ollie Mullard of Olliminium specialises in automotive fabrication for both road and track use.

Olliminium specialises in automotive fabrication for use on road and track alike, from yesteryear to future years. Boss Ollie is well versed in working on confidential development projects for OEMs and yet-tobe released projects, offering a high level of discretion and privacy as part of the service.

■ Building 133, Articulated Trailer Shed

■ 07725 149102

■ ollie@olliminium.co.uk

■ www.olliminium.co.uk

Polestar

An open and welcoming head office for the leading EV manufacturer. Polestar Bicester is a new multi-purpose location that provides a home for the operational staff supporting the 8000 Polestar customers on UK roads. This includes the recent move to in-source all customer care centre staff. Sales, operations, marketing and communications functions will also operate out of Bicester.

■ Building 145, The Command Works

■ www.polestar.com/uk

RH45

Insurance on a worldwide basis. Angus Forsyth and Marcus Atkinson are well placed to provide competitive insurance for your classic cars. With the ability to offer insurance on a worldwide basis, coupled with a strong network of partners, the Rh45 team can offer exceptional service for owners of precious cars and classic collections.

■ Building 123, Station Armoury

■ 01869 943495

■ marcus.atkinson@rh45 insurance.co.uk

■ www.rh45insurance.co.uk

ROBERT GLOVER LIMITED

Purveyor, curator and consultant in rare vintage cars. Born into the classic motor trade, Robert Glover has expertise across the breadth of the sector. That could be project managing a restoration, researching your car or prospective purchase, offering advice for auctions or helping to acquire your dream classic. The team can advise on storage, logistics requirements and events.

■ Garage 94

■ 01869 244255

■ info@robertglover-ltd.com

■ www.robertglover-ltd.com

Ror Creative

ROR Creative is a creative agency delivering expert communications material for global brands in the market of cars, tech and rock ’n’ roll. Delivering these brands’ message succinctly is what ROR Creative does, and can do for you, too – it is creativity delivered expertly. ROR has worked with a variety of high-profile clients including Brabham Group, Haas F1 Team and Red Bull TV.

■ Building 137

■ 01869 220949

■ office@rorcreative.com

■ www.rorcreative.com

RYAN EDWARDS EXHAUST FABRICATION LTD

Master of bespoke highperformance exhaust manifolds and systems for road and race. A one-stop shop for your exhaust needs – from designing and manufacturing bespoke projects to developing existing ones, the team can also reverse engineer using jigs and CAD. Whether it’s a road or race requirements, modern or vintage, there’s no higher standard of exhaust fabrication.

■ Building 90, The Main Stores

■ 07545 212118

■ ryan@reexhaustfabs.co.uk

■ www.reexhaustfabs.co.uk

SKY WAVE GIN

A world-renowned and award-winning boutique distillery.

Sky Wave Gin founders and distillers Rachel Hicks and Andrew Parsons were always searching for their perfect gin, but failing to find it. So they decided to make it. Since launching in 2018, Sky Wave’s Signature London Dry was named the World’s Best Contemporary Gin at the World Gin Awards in 2020.

■ Building 105, The Northern Tanker Sheds

■ 01869 713813

■ info@skywavegin.co.uk

■ www.skywavegin.co.uk

Sports Purpose

Authentic Porsche sports cars and their contemporary rivals. James Turner and his team of Porsche enthusiasts know all there is to know about Stuttgart’s finest. Owners and prospective owners can visit Sports Purpose’s iconic base for advice on which car to buy, research assistance, sales and acquisitions, inspection and evaluation, support, event creation and management

– and plenty more.

■ Building 130,

The Special Repair Shop

■ 01869 225650

■ info@sports-purpose.com

■ www.sports-purpose.com

Startermotor

Bicester Heritage’s resident automotive charity. StarterMotor’s passion is to see the next generation of young people driving, maintaining and enjoying historic cars. StarterMotor is determined to ensure young people receive a big welcome to the historic motoring community, by supporting them in their ambitions and promoting access to classic cars.

■ Building 123, The Station Armoury

■ info@startermotor.co

■ www.startermotor.co

The Motor Shed Limited

A specialist in vintage and post-war classics, with decades of experience to call on.

The Motor Shed always has a variety of vehicles in stock, from pre-war Austins to post-war Triumphs and Jaguar E-types. Mark Elder not only provides buyers with the advice needed, but also has know-how from the race tracks of Europe aboard all manner of Austin Sevens.

■ Building 135

■ 01869 249999

■ info@vintage andclassiccars.co.uk

■ www.vintage andclassiccars.co.uk

Swb Motorsport

Single-seater racing car and military vehicle experience days. SWB offers driving experiences in military machinery, from MAN SV and DAF trucks to an Alvis tank or a fire truck. Experiences start at £99, while children over the age of 12 can have a go in a NATO all-terrain vehicle or sit alongside an instructor for £29.

■ Building 111, Fire Tender House

■ 01327 110520

■ simon@swbmotorsport.co.uk

■ www.swbmotorsport.co.uk

The Little Car Company

The Little Car Company is the world expert in producing exceptional junior cars, in partnership with the most elite automotive manufacturers. Adored by collectors and car enthusiasts around the world, these electric juniors pay tribute to the most coveted classic vehicles in automotive history. Partnerships with Bugatti, Aston Martin and Ferrari have yielded stunning small-scale electric cars, with incredible attention to detail and brilliant performance.

■ Building 142, The Command Works

■ 0207 112 9056

■ contact@thelittlecar.co

■ www.thelittlecar.co

The Road Rat Magazine

A new kind of car magazine. Not overly obsessed with the detail of old cars, nor overimpressed with the performance of new; The Road Rat instead believes there are good stories in both – and in racing, too. The Road Rat also believes in the glory of magazines – lush, beautiful, valuable, collectable and exquisitely crafted.

■ Building 92, The Parachute Store

■ enquiries@theroadrat.com

■ www.theroadrat.com

The Wriggly Monkey Brewery

The resident brewery at Bicester Heritage, producing the very finest ales. Cars and motor sport are just as important as beer at The Wriggly Monkey Brewery. There is a regular menu of beers on tap, all brewed at Bicester Heritage, and a growing number of experimental beers spring up almost month by month.

■ Building 131, The Motor Transport Yard

■ 01869 246599

■ info@wrigglymonkey brewery.com

■ www.wrigglymonkey brewery.com

Twentyseven Works

A specialist in digital, content marketing and social media for premium, luxury and automotive.

TwentySeven Works delivers engaging websites and digital strategies that find and orchestrate new customers for premium and luxury brands. It is also the architect behind Scramblers – the membership club for Bicester Heritage.

■ Building 94, The Tanker Sheds

■ hello@27.works

■ www.27.works

Vintage Car Radiator Company

The only company in the world to manufacture all 26 different types of pre-war radiator core. Founded in 1998, Vintage Car Radiator Company mixes manufacturer work with consumer projects. The firm is able to manufacture 26 different patterns of original equipment cores, as well as create new units and components. It is also the home of Rob Smith Motorsport.

■ Building 99, Main Workshops

■ 01869 240001

■ email@vintagecarradiator company.co.uk

■ www.vintagecarradiator company.co.uk

Vintage Magnetos

Magneto sage, restorer, supplier and manufacturer for aircraft and cars.

The details matter to Karl at Vintage Magnetos. The smaller, the finer and the fiddlier the better. The work is delicate but always rewarding and, most importantly, in keeping with the period. But there is modern reliability built into every magneto or element that leaves Vintage Magnetos.

■ Building 94, The Western Tanker Sheds

■ 07474 027581

■ rfuffa@aol.com

■ www.twitter.com/ vmagnetos?lang=en

Vintage Tyres

If you need new tyres in period-correct patterns and sizes, you’re in the right place. Vintage Tyres stocks tyres, tubes, rim-bands and related accessories for cars and bikes from the 1890s to the 1990s. Classic Performance Engineering is one of only two official Vintage Tyres fitting centres, and can help you in your search for road, off-road, race and 4x4 rubber from leading brands.

■ Based in Classic Performance Engineering, Building 90, The Main Stores

■ 01869 879541

■ hello@vintagetyres.com

■ www.vintagetyres.com

Zapp Electric Vehicles

A company that designs and manufactures high-performance electric motorcycles.

The Zapp Experience Centre will be a place where customers can build and specify their bike with their exact requirements and preferences, in addition to test riding the i300 on the surrounding roads as well as the famous Bicester test track.

■ Building 149, The Command Works

■ info@zappev.com

■ www.zappev.com

Zero Petroleum

At the forefront of fossilfree fuel, Zero Petroleum is revolutionising aviation and automotive petroleumbased products.

The new facility provides 10,000ft2 of mixed laboratory and engineering space, delivering the next step in development of the company’s ground-breaking technology with the production of synthetic Zero aviation fuels. It’s also entered into a joint development project with the Royal Air Force.

■ Building 148, The Command Works

■ enquiries@zeropetroleum.com

■ www.zero.co

Collecting Cars

Official auction partner

Collecting Cars is a global online auction platform devoted to cars, bikes and automobilia. It is open for bids 24/7, with new auctions going live every day. The platform might be 100 percent online, but behind the scenes Collecting Cars is a passionate team of more than 90 car enthusiasts who work around the clock to get your car or bike in front of the most eyes. Collecting Cars also runs the hugely successful Coffee Run events, including at Bicester Heritage. The most recent took place in May and welcomed more than 2000 classic and collector cars through the gates. At Flywheel, Collecting Cars’ Porsche Sale will come to a conclusion – see some of the consignments on the Scramblers Lawn powered by Collecting Cars. www.collectingcars.com

Footman James

Official insurance partner

For more than 40 years Footman James has continued to be one of the leading specialist insurance brokers for classic vehicle owners, restorers, collectors, motor traders and competitors. It’s enjoyed a unique relationship with vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts and clubs, working with more than 150 clubs and partners offering policies with benefits that are important to the enthusiast. Footman James also insures a combined value of £2.5bn-worth of vehicles, all of which are dealt with by one of more than 100 dedicated members of staff who deliver and maintain a high level of service. In partnership with Scramblers, Footman James will host one of its Coffee and Chrome classic vehicle meets during the summer. www.footmanjames.co.uk

BENTLEY MOTORS Event partner

Bentley is the world’s most sought-after luxury car brand. Its Crewe headquarters is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering, Mulliner and production of the marque’s five model lines: Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combination of craftsmanship –using skills that have been handed down through generations – with engineering expertise and cutting-edge tech is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It’s also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4000 people at Crewe, and is based in Building 112 at every major Bicester Heritage event, showcasing a special range with Bentley High Wycombe. www.bentleymotors.com

LIGHTSOURCE BP Energy partner

Lightsource bp is an international solar business developing, financing, building and operating utility-scale solar-power projects through smart and sustainable solutions. Since 2010, Lightsource bp has provided sustainable and affordable energy to businesses and communities throughout the UK. It has successfully developed, financed, constructed and connected more than 200 solar projects in the UK alone. As a leading global solar developer and bp partner, it is rapidly scaling up to help meet the rising demand for reliable electricity, while supporting the global energy transition to net zero. Partnering with Lightsource bp goes some way to ensuring a greener future for the next generation of classic car enthusiasts. www.lightsourcebp.com/uk

CHAMPAGNE POMMERY Champagne partner

In 1858, Madame Pommery took over as head of Pommery & Greno after the death of her husband. She based the expansion of her House on the creation of wines unlike any others, with one constant demand: quality pushed to the extreme. Over the years she built a collection of the finest vineyards in all of Champagne. In matters of taste she was ahead of her time. It was she who created Pommery Nature in 1874, the first brut Champagne to meet with commercial success, thereby breaking with the tradition of very sweet wine. A woman in a man’s world, she imprinted her personality on her Champagnes. The purity and the finesse of Pommery wines perpetuate this legacy.

www.champagnepommery.com

RADIO SHOW LIMITED Multimedia partner

Born out of the introduction of Special Event Radio during the 1980s, Radio Le Mans has been available to listeners at the historic French race circuit since 1987, before going global through live streaming. Radio Show Limited (RSL) is led by Eve Hewitt and John Hindhaugh, and has become the voice of the world’s greatest race. RSL provides commentary trackside and online across the world as the authority on sports car racing. Its weekly magazine show, Midweek Motorsport, is unprecedented in its reach and in making the sport accessible to the masses. RSL will be streaming Flywheel live in sound and vision all weekend, and is available on demand.

www.radiolemans.co

Scramblers

Official membership club https://wearescramblers.com

Scramblers was born out of Bicester Heritage’s quarterly Scramble events, and in just two years it has attracted a membership in the tens of thousands. Each month a themed Assembly is held – a cars-and-coffee meet that costs £5 per person or is free to those who have upgraded to either Pegasus or Merlin memberships. Other Scramblers benefits include exclusive events, early ticket access and more. It’s free to join, with upgrades starting at £54. Scramblers prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming anyone with an automotive bent. You’ll see Scramblers members’ cars by the Bicester Aerodrome Company, and you can find out more by visiting the Scramblers Lawn powered by Collecting Cars.

NET-HERO

Net-Hero is a leading carbon-offset company, providing an easyto-use web-based platform to access environmentally responsible driving. Whether it’s a Ford Focus or a Jaguar E-type, Net-Hero allows you to offset your vehicle’s carbon footprint. A three-step process calculates the emissions from new and classic cars, before estimating their total carbon footprint. Users can then offset the environmental impact of their vehicle, or event, by contributing to global decarbonisation projects developed by BeZero Carbon via the Net-Hero basket. Bicester Heritage will donate 20 carbon credits, contributing towards the total CO2 emissions calculated from Flywheel’s on-site operations and logistics, which will then be used in two South American-based initiatives.

www.net-hero.org

Bicester Motion

Bicester Motion is a unique 444-acre resort that aims to offer leisure, culture, educational and tourism experiences within one magnificent destination. It plans to be the first experiential automotive space where visitors can become fully immersed in the breadth of automotive culture, from existing on-site historic specialists (at Bicester Heritage) through to future electric and autonomous technology. This planned low-density development will be dedicated to driving experiences and the demonstration of high-tech engineering as well as health, well-being, events, accommodation and aviation. It seeks to become a top-20 visitor attraction that offers a destination for up to one million visitors, and a further 200-plus businesses providing thousands of skilled jobs. www.bicestermotion.com

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