Welsh motorsport and supercar festival to return to Pembrey Circuit

Organisers say that variety is the key to this truly immersive two and four-wheel automotive spectacular, with everything from the world’s fastest lawnmower to Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/4 on display last year.

The event proved a big hit with fans, with 95% of people who attended the 2024 Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival saying that they’d recommend the event to friends and 90% saying that they are very likely to visit the event in 2025.
 
The event got Pembrey Circuit trending on social media, with almost 1M social media views and almost half a million video views.

Organisers say that the 2025 Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival will build on the success of last year’s event – with more historic F1 cars, more supercars, more rare and unique motorsport machinery and even more motorsport celebrities in attendance. And a very special headline theme, to be announced in due course.

There will also be an even greater emphasis on fan experience, with lessons learnt from the 2024 event – with more car parks opening within Pembrey to aid a faster flow into the venue, a new food village featuring a greater variety of lunch options, much more seating and better event signage.

The event is being sponsored by local car sales businesses The Trade Centre Wales and Iconic Auctioneers.

“As a company founded in Wales, we are immensely proud to support the Welsh Motorsport and Supercar Festival at Pembrey Circuit,” says Mark Bailey, founder and owner of The Trade Centre Wales.
 
“This event provides us with a wonderful opportunity to give back to the local community. We are excited to engage with the passionate motorsport enthusiasts in Wales and look forward to an extraordinary day filled with high-octane action and unforgettable experiences.”
 
“Although we have international clients, I’m thrilled, as a local boy, to partner with the team at Pembrey Circuit,” said Iconic Auctioneers classic car specialist Arwel Richards.
 
“Last year’s Welsh Motorsport and Supercar Festival was phenomenally well attended and shows that enthusiasts of motorsport and supercars can be found in their thousands beyond the M4.”
 
“Our auction group was founded on the principles that motorsport and cars are enthusiast led, and none better than when local clubs, companies and fans pull together to host an event like this.”
 
“We’re delighted to have Trade Centre Wales and Iconic Auctioneers come on board as Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival partners, as they’re not just putting their names to the event but will exhibit some very exciting cars that have never been seen before at Pembrey – all of which we’ll announce in due course,” said Phil Davies, Pembrey Circuit Manager.
 
“Last year’s inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival was a huge success and attracted a big crowd, so we’re aiming to build on that and make it an even bigger and better show for the fans this year.”

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It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the Pembrey lap record in 1988, less known however is that the team returned five years later to test a ‘stretched’ McLaren MP4/8B powered by a Lamborghini V12 engine. On this day Senna recorded an incredible time of 40.60 secs which remains the fastest lap around the Pembrey Circuit today.

Pembrey will open its doors providing access like never before to Supercar zones with historic F1 car displays, classic & historic car collections, modern and historic rally cars, rallycross cars, motorcycles and a glittering array of motorsport celebrities in attendance, all located in the inner paddock and throughout the venue in specially curated and easily accessible areas.

The cars and ‘bikes won’t only be on static display as demonstration runs will take place throughout the day around the main circuit, along with tractor pulling demonstrations on the newly constructed area, to celebrate Pembrey Circuit’s rich motorsport history that dates back over 50 years.

There will also be opportunities for fans to enjoy a lap around the famous circuit in a variety of supercars all in aid of the Morgan’s Army charity.

A tremendous response has been received from clubs, organisations and individuals who will display at the Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival including the Ferrari Owners Club, Super Car Club, Club 360, TR7 Owners Club, Gilbern Owners Club, Ducati, Alpine, Castrol MEM Rally Team, Nicky Grist Motorsport, Scott Williams Motorsport, Darrian, JPR Classics, Viking Motorsport and the Howden Wheel Change Challenge – to name but a very few. 

Organisers say all-day entertainment will include live music and driver/celebrity interviews on the central Ralio Stage – Ralio also celebrating an anniversary at the festival marking 20 years, a funfair and junior electric moto x racing. There will be a variety of trade stands and plenty to eat and drink in The F1 Bar and the food village.

Mark your calendar for a high-octane celebration of motoring and motorsport as the thrilling and family-friendly Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival roars into action on Sunday 22nd September.

[Lead image: Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival]

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