There’s so much to see and do that you’ll want to spend the whole weekend – and you can – as great value weekend passes are available as well as day passes, not to mention camping facilities so you can live and breathe cars, speed and fun. It’s an event the whole family will enjoy as the events and entertainment are aimed at everyone, not just petrolheads.

If you want to test your own car on the track there’s no need to queue as sessions can be pre-booked online at www.speedonwheels.com – choose half an hour or all day, and you can take your own passengers. There are Novice and Lady Driver sessions too. For ultimate speed thrills, book into the autosprint on the day or a quarter mile sprint to see who can go the fastest! . Or try karting instead – it’s how Lewis Hamilton got started!

If you prefer to enjoy a passenger experience, a host of manufacturers will have their own track for demonstration drives, plus there will be Ariel Atom passenger rides and 4 x 4 offroading rides.

For those opting for a strictly hands-off-the-wheel approach, spectator events include jaw-dropping motorbike stunt displays, wheel-changing competitions, trade stands and the Aerodrome’s own fabulous collection of Cold War jet aircraft including Hunter, Harrier, Comet, Lightning, Sea Vixen. It is also the home of the Vulcan Bomber.

Youngsters can whiz round in go-karts especially designed for 4- to 9-year-olds, or 4- to 12-year-olds can try a little offroading of their own. There’s room for a parent for the less confident children! Or they can enjoy the trackside entertainment including inflatable slides.

If you just can’t tear yourself away, or you’re camping nearby, evening entertainment is laid on too as music accompanies a great hog roast. And Sunday sees a fantastic cavalcade drive past as the finale to an unforgettable weekend.

With tickets from just £12 per person in advance, or a weekend pass at £20 pp, plus track sessions from just £20 for half an hour, this is one of the best value ways to spend a weekend. Add in a paltry £5 per person per night for camping and you’ve got a bargain weekend away with thrills and entertainment thrown in – what more could you ask! Opening times for the public are 9.30am to 5pm on both days, although track users will be able to enter the event at 8.30am. Parking is free.

Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome is off J20 of the M1, just south of Leicester. For more information on Speed on Wheels and to book advance tickets and track time visit www.speedonwheels.com or call 01306 888813.

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