A much loved motoring event festival that sees vintage vehicles race along an Bridlington South Beach returns this September.
Race the Waves is a tribute to yesteryear when beaches in Yorkshire were used for land speed record attempts.
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes will perform races over a specially marked out course on Bridlington’s South Beach. Motorcycles will race in groups of four or five.
The event, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors, is free to attend and was first held in the town in 2018. This year’s festival takes place from 11 – 13 September.
A newly created VIP marquee, situated trackside on the sands, will see guest meeting and greeting the drivers, enjoying afternoon tea and living the automotive dream. VIP tickets will be available to buy on-line in April.
Promoter Paul Garbutt from Backfire said: “Visitors to our family-friendly event can expect an incredible atmosphere and a unique event within the UK motoring calendar.”
A pre-event rally takes place at Burton Fleming’s village hall and events field from on 10 September from 10am onwards.
A whole array of vehicles and bikes will then attend Church Green in Bridlington Old Town on Friday 11 September for official registration.
The much anticipated beach racing takes place from 11am on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
New for 2026 is the addition of tank rides on the South Beach as well as A Wall of Death show near the RNLI LIfeboat station.
Lots of sideshows, attractions, stalls, merchandice, food and drink outlets and a huge classic car display will add to the carnival atmosphere.
