AINTREE RACECOURSE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT LAPS AND DINNER

To mark 70 years since the first win of a British Grand Prix by a British man, Stirling Moss, at Aintree on 16th July 1955. This was also Stirling’s first ever Grand Prix win. Stirling drove a Mercedes W196, narrowly and controversially beating his teammate Fangio into second place. Students of history will know this race was the last for the Mercedes Team for over 30 years coming as it did straight after the disaster at Le-Mans in June. To mark the event the Aintree Circuit Club have invited BODA to take part in the commemorations. We will be permitted parade laps of the (still intact) circuit before enjoying a private dinner in the circuit facilities, better known these days for horse racing.
For those travelling some distance there are plenty of hotels nearby to suit all budgets. You could make a weekend of it and see some of Liverpool’s many tourist attractions.
Expected timings are:
17:30 – Guests Arrival at Aintree Circuit
Sign on/wristbands/decals…drinks reception.
17:45 – Drivers briefing for race car demo drivers
18:00 – 18:40 RACE CAR PARADES
Period and contemporary race car demonstrations on the Historic Grand Prix Circuit using the start/finish straight.
18:45 – Drivers briefing for parade cars lapping full GP Circuit
19:00 – 19:45 ROAD CAR PARADES
19:00 – Cars line up on start grid in front of stands followed by controlled laps of full GP circuit. Grid order determined by age of cars
19:45 – GP Circuit closes for laps.
Drivers/Guests return to Princess Royal Suite at Aintree overlooking the race circuit
20:15 – 3 course dinner served – Formal entrance by The Mayor of Sefton as Special Guest.

The Aintree Circuit Club are catering for around 100 hundred guests/participants. We are hoping BODA can take one or two tables at the event. This is an entirely private event, there is no public admission.
The ticket price is £99 per participant (a driver plus guest would require two tickets) to attend the event and the opportunity to drive the full Grand Prix circuit plus the reception and private dinner. Dress code will be smart casual or lounge suits.
All Bristol cars are welcome but If anyone has a 1955 Bristol or Bristol engined car especially race cars these will be given the highest priority.
The Aintree Circuit Club are running the event under a Motorsport UK Permit (Touring Assembly/Procession for Historical Purposes).
Please can you now confirm with Michael Barton and we can then confirm payment and tickets.