EditorPENDINE: Iconic ‘Babs’ to roar back onto sands for 100-year record anniversary
The iconic Babs is set to return to the beach on Monday, April 27, for a dramatic centenary celebration of one of Britain’s most famous motorsport moments.
Crowds are expected to flock to Pendine Sands, where the car will perform two high-speed demonstration runs along the shoreline.
The event marks a century since Welsh engineer J. G. Parry-Thomas smashed the world land speed record on the very same sands back in 1926.
Organisers say the free event will kick off at noon — but visitors are being urged to arrive early to grab a good viewing spot and avoid parking headaches.
Safety measures will be in place, with spectators told to stay within designated viewing areas as the historic machine takes to the beach.
The return of Babs is being hailed as a once-in-a-generation moment for the area.
Cllr Hazel Evans said the event would honour “one of the most iconic moments in British motorsport history” and celebrate Pendine’s lasting legacy.
The big day will also see a major new project launched at the Museum of Land Speed, with plans to expand exhibitions and tell the wider story of the famous beach.
The museum’s new “Project Lab” will invite locals and visitors to help shape future displays — shining a spotlight on Pendine’s place in global motoring history.
The event is being organised by the Babs Trust alongside partners including the National Motor Museum of Wales.
For motorsport fans and families alike, it promises a rare chance to see a true icon back where it made history.
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