With the launch of Fiesta-Si.com, we are now looking forward
to the show season. If you attend these shows, you'll be in for
a busy year ahead, and hopefully a good summer,just like 2007.
As well as the local meets, and the usual Sixfields meets for
those who regularly attend, you have the delights of Fiesta in
The Park and Ford Fair to attend. These are the two big shows
for Fiesta and Ford enthusiasts, and this year promises to be
even bigger and better than the last!
Of course, these aren't the only shows to
attend. There are things like Max Power London, regular Santa Pod Sundays, Ten of The Best, and many more still to
be announced.
But what can you expect if you've never been to one
of the big shows? Well, let's start with Fiesta in The Park. No doubt
if you're a member of this site, you have a Fiesta or have some interest
in Fiesta's. This is certainly the show you CANNOT miss. What would
an ideal Fiesta show consist of? Well, surely it will have plenty
of Fiesta's. You're damn right it does! Hot weather? Being in May,
this is the start of the warm weather, and hopefully 2005 will be
just as nice as 2004. Sorted.
Attractive venue with great surroundings?
Wicksteed Park, the venue, is huge, a lake sits at the bottom of the
main grass area, and there's even a fun fair to lure you away from
the delights of everything Ford. And how about getting your car on
the "stand"? Yes indeed. If you're a member of a club or forum that's
well established (let's hope FSI is there in all it's might for 2006),
then you can put your own car right in the middle of the action for
people to view.
What more could you ask for? Well besides all that,
the people who go there are all great people. You have everybody from
the high-powered and one off car owners to the standard and subtle
modded cars! But it's not all Fiesta's, despite the name of the show.
There are all kinds of Fords here, from the modern Focus, to the old
skool Sierra Cosworths and Escort Cosworths. If you're on the lookout
for some parts to buy, then bring along some cash too, as there are
trader stalls, and people wanting to sell goods second hand. So you
never know, you may well grab yourself a bargain while you're there!
The next big show after this is Ford Fair. Set in the classic British
racetrack of Silverstone, this show has the lot! You'll find Escort
Cosworths, Sierra Cosworths, RS500's, Focus RS's, Fiesta's (of course)
and many other classic and rare Ford's. This show is the big one,
and caters for all your needs. If you're feeling up to it, you can
even book yourself onto the track and have a 20-minute session! There
are also 0-60 time trials to test out your car! This is a lot harder
to get your car onto a stand and it has to be something a little more
special.
There's limited space for everything to get into Silverstone,
so don't expect to get your car in the midst of all the action. Again,
if you are looking to buy something, then this is really the time
to be doing it. Many traders are here and take up a lot of the paddock.
So you can see the products before you buy, and get to chat to the
people who run the companies you see advertising in all the magazines.
As said, there are many other shows for you to attend, so make sure
you find out all the details closer to the date of the show, and book
the time off work! Both the big shows detailed above are the ones
I personally look forward to the most, and are excellent days out.
So with any luck, we will see you at the both of these! Details of
these shows including the dates, times and venues will be put up in
the events forum on FSI! Ask any questions you want and we'll try
and answer them!
2008 looks to be a great year for Ford show season. Help to make
it one of the best!
