Race the Waves returns to Bridlington
It's a unique family event according to organisers
'Race the Waves' is coming back to Bridlington for four days from today.
The hot-rod motoring event has around 200 people taking part and it is thought accommodation in the town is booked out.
It takes place through the weekend till Sunday (19th June) and today the vehicles will be arriving in Bridlington Old Town after coming in from York.
The main event 'A Theatre of Automotion' will be on Bridlington South Beach on Saturday (18th) and Sunday. Running alongside the event is the Steampunk Emporium inside The Royal Hall within Bridlington Spa.
A number of stalls (food/beverage/merchandise) will be situated on the promenade near the Yorkshire Water Pumping Station (below South Marine Dr).
There will be static displays of vintage and classic motorcycles and scooters, exhibitors of steampunk, retro, vintage, goth and automotive memorabilia. There will also be live entertainment, a tearoom and bar.
To compliment the weekend event, the Race the Waves organisers have added the following to their event’s programme:
Thursday 16 June
Cruise from The Yorkshire Museum of Farming nr York, through the Great Wold-Valley to the Bridlington Old Town. In conjunction with Regeneration of Bridlington Old Town (ROBOT) a vehicle procession will proceed through the Old Town for a photography promotion. There is a suspension of parking and a road closure on the High Street (1pm - 3pm).
Friday 17 June
Church Green Old Town Bridlington will be used for vehicle scrutineering/registration during the day with a Sunset cruise moving from Church Green Old Town Bridlington to the North Bay around 7pm. The lower promenade below The Expanse Hotel will be used for a static vehicle display from 7pm - 9pm.
2018 saw the first ‘Race the Waves’ event which proved very successful and 2019 saw a full weekend of events. The event was postponed in both 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.
Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic investment, growth and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The previous Race the Waves events proved to be very popular following the very first event in 2018 and it has been such a shame to have to postpone this event in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. I’m delighted it is back for 2022 and would recommend residents in Bridlington and visitors to the area to get involved. The event is completely free and well worth coming down to experience some vintage motor exhibitions.”
Race the Waves is a joint event between East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Visit East Yorkshire Events Team) & Backfire Promotions.