This is the finish of the 50th Great Manchester to Blackpool Car Run (formally Manchester to Blackpool Veteran & Vintage Car Run). The event is designed as a fun day out for all ages and no previous experience of any type of car event or navigation is needed.

Essentially the event is open to all cars manufactured before 31 Dec 1981, although the organisers may allow 'interesting' cars manufactured after that date to take part.

There is a road section with simple navigation to get you from Manchester to Blackpool and you have a choice of routes including a special route for the oldest Group A cars, a shorter more direct route and a longer scenic route. These routes can be completed by maintaining average speeds of 14 (Group A) 22 and 28mph, although early leavers can still arrive in time at lower speeds if they wish.

There are controls to confirm you have followed the correct route and their location and opening times will be clearly shown in the route instructions.

In addition there is a Concours with cars judged on their, originality, condition and presentation.

The event finishes at Arnold School in Blackpool and is part of their Community Fun Day sponsored by Radio Wave.

This is an event you, and your passengers, can enjoy on several levels so come along and have a fun day. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me or any of my Officials who will be only too pleased to help you.