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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Vintage vehicles race on Yorkshire beach
The annual Race the Waves event on South Beach, Bridlington, on Saturday (June 14) (Image: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS) A Yorkshire beach was once again a scene of drag racing as motorists faced off in front of cheering spectators. Vintage vehicles raced along the 200-yard course on Bridlington's South Beach on Saturday (June 14) and Sunday during Race the Waves. Advertisement The annual Race the Waves event on South Beach, Bridlington, on Saturday (June 14) (Image: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS) The event, first staged in 2018, is a tribute to the days when Yorkshire's beaches were used to set land speed record attempts. A variety of classic vehicles were on display in South Marine Drive, and entertainment was provided by the Bridlington Gold Radio Roadshow and the Bridlington Red Admirals Majorettes. Most read: Race the Waves was organised by Backfire and East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Visit East Yorkshire. Cllr Barbara Jefferson, cabinet member for heritage and coastal at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: 'Set against the stunning backdrop of South Bay, Race The Waves is a real spectacle that's always a huge hit with vintage vehicle and motoring enthusiasts, as well as with day trippers, holiday makers and residents.'
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Bridlington Race the Waves festival 2025 in pictures
Vintage vehicles have rolled into a seaside town as part of a festival of the Waves will see cars, trucks and motorcycles race over a 200-yard course on Bridlington South Beach in East of the vehicles have paraded on Church Green in the town ahead of the racing, which starts on Saturday. The event finishes on body Visit East Yorkshire described it as a "unique event within the UK motoring calendar". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
