Could your car be the star of the show?

Whether your car is an impeccably-detailed rebuild, quarter-mile demon or highly-tuned track weapon we want it to take pride of place at the centre of the Performance Vauxhall Show.

How do you enter?

• Click here and fill in the entry form to submit your car details.

• All entries will be featured here on the Japfest website. Click here to view all entries.

• Entries will be judged and the top 30 will be invited to take part in the Power & Style Awards at PV Show.

• The best car, as selected by the judging panel, will be announced at the event.

• Closing date for entries is midnight Monday 28th May.

What do you win?

Everyone who enters will receive a SFS Performance 15% discount voucher. The winner will receive a £150 product voucher and their car will be the star in an SFS Performance print advert!

PLUS: Japfest is the first event of the Adrian Flux Auto Series which has five other events that take place over the summer. At the end of the series one overall Power & Style winner will be announced as the ‘Best of the Best‘ who will receive a pair of VIP British Touring Car Championship tickets and gain exclusive access to the Pit Garage of the AMD Racing Golf team at Brands Hatch AND a half day driving experience at legendary Palmer Sport!

About SFS Performance

SFS Performance produce the premium silicone SFS hose brand. The range includes car and bike specific hose kits; universal race parts; custom built hoses, hose clips, vacuum tube and air ducting. Introduced in 2011 was the SFS range of carbon fibre parts and stainless steel brake lines, with more new products due for release in 2012.

With our products used by top teams in F1, WRC, BTCC, BDC and World Superbikes you can be sure they are race proven and the best quality. We also boast the world’s first and only robotic production system for precision made quality. Built for enthusiasts by enthusiasts, follow our up to date news www.facebook.com/sfshoses

Dyno Dynamics rolling road measured flywheel figures are claimed to be within one or two percent of engine dyno figures, In addition to the power and torque figures, you can get an overall idea of how well your engine is performing, how it could be improved and any potential issues it may have.

Visit www.trackclassicsports.com for more information, on the rolling road and other services offered by TCS.

Since 1901 Meguiar’s has earned the trust of millions of consumers and professional detailers by producing the finest surface and car care products in the world. On the Meguiar’s website, www.meguiars.co.uk you will find a wide range of products for car detailing, marine and RV care, as well as professional auto detailing supplies, advice, demos and knowledge.

Click here to find out more about Meguiar’s and our other Official Partners…

Early Bird Ticket Offer is Now Closed

For a limited time only we are offering you guys the best possible price on tickets with our special Early Bird Offer where you can buy your tickets for just £14!* This saves you a massive £6 on the gate price so make sure you take advantage of this amazing deal!

the Early Bird ticket offer is now closed – click here to book your advance tickets!

Or call the ticket hotline: +44 (0) 871 230 5577. Under 14′s FREE with an accompanying adult.

Early bird tickets are only available until midnight 5th February, so hurry and book yours today!
* Booking fee applies.

Part of a Car Club?

Check out our reasons to attend PV Show & find out how to book your clubs space.

* All Forced induction – Turbo, Nitrous and Supercharger.

• Please note: A Santa Pod general RWYB will be taking place from 10:00 – 17:00 Saturday 9th June. You can gain access to the venue before 12 noon for an additional £35 which includes unlimited Run What Ya Brung until 17.00. Passengers within your car can enter for an extra £10 per person.

RWYB – In Brief

• You will need a full current UK (or other EU state) driving license
• You will need to show your driving license at the sign-on office. Bring it with you (both parts in the case of photo card licenses). Excuses such as it is with the DVLA/police will not be accepted
• Your tyres must display a DOT mark and have road-legal tread
• You will need to cover your arms and legs
• Seatbelts must be worn
• You will need to keep your side windows wound up
• All soft-top drivers must wear a crash helmet – bring your own

Beginners Guide to Run What Ya Brung

RWYB stands for “Run What Ya Brung” and refers to public test days when Santa Pod is open to anyone with a driving licence to run their car down the track.

RWYB is as simple or scientific as you want it to be, and you can use these days either to just have fun with your friends or as serious test days, whether your vehicle is for road or track.

Your mission is to accelerate from a standing start and cover the 1/4 mile in the shortest possible time. A full performance printout after each run will show your reaction time, speed, and elapsed time as well as a host of incremental measurements.

What Do I Need To Have A Go?

• A vehicle (vehicles must be safe and run at the race director’s discretion).
• A driving licence suitable for the type of vehicle you are driving.
• A crash helmet for open top vehicles and those going over 110mph at the finish line. Arm straps required in open-top vehicles.

What Do I Need To Do?

Visit the Signing On Office located at the base of the control tower near the startline on foot. You will need your driving licence and signing on fee (cash or card). You’ll be asked to fill in a form.

Check your vehicle is well maintained and safe. Tyres, oil, steering, coolant and brakes are important. Also check your tyres and arches are not muddy.

Move your Vehicle to the back of the queue in the “fire up road”. Bikers can usually push past to the separate queue for bikes.

When you are called forward by the marshal, close you windows and sunroof fully, and buckle your seatbelt. Bikers should pull down visors or goggles. Please DO NOT activate liquid spray-bars.

If you wish, attempt a burnout in the water under the tower. This will clean and warm your tyres. 4WD cars will not burnout unless equipped to do so.

Roll forward to the Start Line when the marshal indicates. The start line is not actually marked on the track (because it would get scrubbed out very quickly), but the best way to spot it is to look for a gap in the red boarder next to the track.

The first pair of lights on the “starting tree” marked Pre Staged will light when you are nearly in position.

Roll a few inches further forward and the next pair of lights marked Staged will light also.

When you and your opponent are both staged and the track is clear, the three orange bulbs will light and then the Green. Now is the time to go!

Accelerate as hard as you can without spinning the wheels too much. The last timing beam is under the gantry exactly 1/4 of a mile from the start line.

Slow down gently once you have crossed the finish, and keep going until you reach the first Turn Off Point on the left. Check your mirrors for your opponent before turning off and heading back on yourself. Do NOT turn around if you miss the turn-off point, keep going and take the next exit on the left. Drive slowly and carefully once you have left the track.

You can collect Timing Slips from the signing on office at the start line tower. These are free to collect as soon as your run is complete. If in doubt at any point, simply look to the marshals for direction. Please do not smoke or use mobile phones when on the track.

5 RWYB Tips for a great ET:

• Avoid wheel spin on the run.
• Avoid hitting the rev-limiter.
• Change gear as smoothly and quickly as possible.
• Race on a warm, but not hot engine.
• Remember to take the handbrake off

If one day of drag strip action isn’t enough, camping will be available on Saturday, 9th June and Santa Pod will be hosting a general RWYB giving you the chance to get some head-to-head practice ahead of Sunday’s Vauxhall only competition!

If you love Vauxhall’s and high-octane action, you will not want to miss PV Show 2012! More details and ticket information will be coming soon, sign up to our newsletter and or like our Facebook page to get all the latest info.

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RWYB Winners

Despite the best attempts of the English weather to dampen the atmosphere, Sunday also saw an action packed day with loads of features to keep the crowds entertained while the strip was out of action.

Official Partner Showcase

The new Official Partner Showcase saw the likes of Auto Series sponsors Adrian Flux Insurance services giving out free quotes and keeping everyone entertained with their giant Scalextric and F1 Simulators. The likes of Maxxis Tyres, Milltek, TSW and Meguiars could also be found in the displaying their latest products and offering advice to show goers.

Drifting

Once again the Chizfab boys were wowing the crowds and passengers with their sideways antics; this year with a fleet of three white Omega 2.5’s one of which was complete with flashing undercover Police lights!

Live Action Arena

New for this year were the stunt shows in the Live Action Arena, from Terry Grants wild hanging-out-of-the-car antics in the legendary 1937 Ford Sedan legend car, to the breath taking Steve ‘Showtime’ Colley and his insane motorbike trick riding!

Autocross

A new addition to PV was a fleet of Vauxhall autocross cars. Cramlington and District motor club brought one Astra GTE, six Corsa Bs and two Tigras that were giving hair-raising passenger rides and with the help of an MSA permit were also able to put on races throughout the day.

Westfield Drifting

Westfield put on an impressive drifting display using a scaled down circuit that they use in their drifting days. Their nimble changes of direction left passengers amazed and terrified in equal measure!

Muddy Fronteras

Another new display this year was the Frontera’s off road course. They tackled Santa Pods course with ease and when the rain kicked in Sunday, few could resist the temptation of 4 wheeled doughnuts!

Away from the action the UK’s best performance Vauxhalls were on display on the numerous club stands and in the Power & Style Awards in association with Yokohama.

And the winners are:

Power & Style Awards – in association with Yokohama
:

Winner: Nick Bowers – Cream, 2005 Corsa C

Best Club Stand – sponsored by Adrian Flux
Winners:

Winner: Astra Owners Club

Want to relive the action or see what you missed? Check out the official PV Show video and remember, if you want some more top Vauxhall action get yourself to Total Vauxhall Live at Castle Combe on Saturday 30th July.

Book your tickets before July 24th using code 05SR and pay just £13 entry (save £5 on the gate)!