Latest News
Newark 10 Photos are now on Flickr! You can view all photos or view as a slideshow.
NEWARK 10 Miss Kit Car Photos are now ONLINE!
Many, many more due in the next couple of weeks!
NEWARK 10 Show Photos are now ONLINE! Show Review & Miss Kit Car Photos Online Soon!
And now for something completely different... more...
John Cowperthwaite of MOSS, Husky and J C Midge kit car fame makes a return to Newark Kit Car show as an exhibitor. more...
MNR can provide comprehensive starter kits or complete kits for all models of their cars. more...
MK Sportscars are well known for the MK Indy an affordable Lotus Seven inspired roadster. more...
Latest News
02/07/2010
Newark 10 Photos are now on Flickr! You can view all photos or view as a slideshow.
24/06/2010
NEWARK 10 Miss Kit Car Photos are now ONLINE!
Many, many more due in the next couple of weeks!
23/06/2010
NEWARK 10 Show Photos are now ONLINE! Show Review & Miss Kit Car Photos Online Soon!
18/06/2010
And now for something completely different...
The Newark Kit Car Show is famous for bringing to the public's attention some wonderful one off specials and an example of just such a vehicle is this one to watch out for.
Heading for the show, for one day only, is a very special one off car designed and built by John Wright. It is bound to catch your attention. A modified 1972 Leyland Lorry chassis has been used and fitted with a Tilling-Stevens 3 cylinder, 6 piston, super-charged two stroke diesel engine and 5 speed gearbox. With a Cadillac 8.2 litre rear axle with L.S.D and using Mercedes truck power steering. It uses a Fordson tractor radiator inside a John Wright shell. It uses Ford 100E roof panels to give the curved body work. As we said something very different. Also keep your eyes peeled for the owners very special Citroen.
To see more examples of cars like this one, you just need to be at the show. Don’t miss it!
17/06/2010
John Cowperthwaite of MOSS, Husky and J C Midge kit car fame makes a return to Newark Kit Car show as an exhibitor.
Things on wheels, John's latest business venture is a kids race car. Called the "Lightning" the car is powered by a cordless drill. You can have one built to order for £300, but most people buy the plans for £15 and build their own for less than £100.
The car is constructed from just five shaped MDF panels which form the basic underbody structure.
The front and rear sections are made from a modified kitchen swingbin!
It is powered by a cordless drill driving on one tyre in what is known as a periphery drive
The drill trigger is actuated remotely with a foot pedal via a bicycle brake cable this provides graded acceleration and automatic braking when the pedal is released
If you want to buy the plans to build one yourself you can build one over a weekend
All the parts you will need are available either over the counter or from Things on wheels if you prefer.
The plans and instructions are very simple. You need basic DIY skills and simple hand tools. There is no welding and no wiring required.
Paper patterns are supplied for you to cut out the shaped MDF panels with a jig-saw.
Test drives available, but only drivers aged 5 and under need apply.
17/06/2010
MNR can provide comprehensive starter kits or complete kits for all models of their cars.
They have a very good website www.mnrltd.co.uk to see them at their best, in the flesh, come along to the show!
16/06/2010
MK Sportscars are well known for the MK Indy an affordable Lotus Seven inspired roadster.
Launched in 2000 the car has been constantly developed while maintaining a clear focus on affordability allied to quality and high performance. They announced earlier this year that they will be going into the Track car rental service shortly.
15/06/2010
Check out the Hawk cars stand for recreations of famous cars from the 60's and 70's.
Hawk Cars manufacture a range of kit cars known as the ’The Hawk Collection’. These kits are replicas or re-creations of famous cars from the 60’s and 70’s, developed to allow the home builder to own vehicles with out standing levels of style, performance and quality. Their stand at Newark is always amazing, the sheer finish of their cars is so impressive.
15/06/2010
Thinking of getting married? Imperial Motor Company have the perfect wedding car for you on display at the Newark Kit Car Show.
15/06/2010
Blitzworld will be bringing the NEW Joyrider Sport, The Howie buggy, the New 150cc Spider twin seat buggy, Quadzilla Midi RV II and the Apache 320 Road legal Quad to Newark 10.
Newark Promotions would like to thank Blitzworld who are promoting 'Howie' the guy who sang on their stand in 2007. He has hit big time and has now has even sung with 'Take That'. He will be appearing live and singing on Saturday night as part of the evening entertainment in the Cedric Ford Pavilion at Newark 2010.
14/06/2010
Rayvolution, a French Company making their first trip to Newark have an exciting, modern, beautifully designed three wheel car.
The car will likely appeal strongly to Motor Bike fans. The kit has been designed to receive the GSX-R bike rolling chassis. A system used in endurance races allows to plug and remove all the lines without any tools and keeping the pressure in the lines. The car is interesting to build and exciting to run.
13/06/2010
Vortex Automotive will be with us for the first time at Newark 10!
Their car is a truly stunning performance sports car, powerful and desirable, with racing heritage.
13/06/2010
Great British Sports Cars has recently undergone a management change with Richard Hall now at the helm.
It is an exciting time for the company, the continuing success of the Zero, which is their flagship product, has now sold in excess of 300 kits and fully built cars worldwide.
They are also pleased to announce the new parts side of the company called Kit Spares that has an online shop that can supply all the parts and spares you need for all makes and models of kit cars.
Check out the new websites:
www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk
www.kitspares.co.uk
12/06/2010
Gardner Douglas are welcomed back to Newark, they will be displaying three of their stunning cars.
Located just down the road from the Newark Showground Gardner Douglas have for nearly twenty years been making the type of sports cars that re-engage the driver to a uniquely satisfying driving experience. www.gdcars.com
12/06/2010
GKD sportscars will be featuring the LEGEND Six. This will be the first time it has been shown powered by an M3 engine!
11/06/2010
Typhoon Sports Cars will be with us for the first time at Newark 10!
Typhoon Sports Cars are a family run business with over 50 years of automotive experience. This will be their first appearance at Newark Kit Car Show. As well as their stylish car they are bringing some Aluminium products from OBP at some exceptionally good prices. So if you are in need of a fuel tank, swirl pot, oil catch tank etc go and see them!
10/06/2010
The SR2 from Roadrunner Racing is based on a Mazda MX5, offering quality without compromise of budget.
The SR2 concept is quality without compromise of budget. The SR2 from Roadrunner Racing is styled on the Lotus Seven, the handbuilt sports car is available as a kit or as a factory finished vehicle for road and track. Great attention has been given to all aspects of the car during a three year investment and development programme. The comprehensive starter kit can be purchased for £3995. The kit includes all of the custom and machined parts required to build the rolling chassis and body. The Ultimate in design and performance, quality and value for money.
10/06/2010
DC Supercars are planning their best ever display of Italian Replicas so don't forget to bring your cameras!
As a preview here is a stunning photo of the Quad turbo BMW V12 5.0 Litre Lamborghini Roadster replica that will make its debut at Newark. It has hydraulic doors and deck lid as well as air lift suspension. How is that for a supercar!
09/06/2010
Miss Kit Car Show for Newark 2010 will be Dani.
You will see her on the Sunday of the show posing for photos with cars indoor and out, as well as presenting some awards.
09/06/2010
AK Sportscars will exhibit their latest AK 427 demonstrator featuring their new 5" Stainless steel side pipes and LS3 Chevy powered block.
Contact 01733 267633 for the AK 427 information pack.
AK Sportscars: http://www.aksportscars.co.uk/
Cobra Replica Club: http://www.cobraclub.com/
Sovereign Car Sales: http://www.sovereigncarsales.co.uk/
Benelux Agents: http://nitrade.nl/
08/06/2010
Triking Sports Cars, also exhibiting for the first time at Newark, will be exhibiting a two-seater, open cockpit, sporting car in the tradition of a 1920s Aero-type cyclecar.
The proven, timeless design is hand built to the highest standards and is generally acknowledged to be one of the finest examples of its type in the world.
07/06/2010
MR2 Kits, exhibiting for the first time at Newark, will be bringing two cars.
One is a brand new model, likely to be called the GTD, that is yet to be finished, leaving many late nights for it’s creators in the run up to the show! The car is based on a 1994-1998 Toyota Celica ST202 and is the only 2+2 re-body of the Celica on the market.
Pictured above: The GTC from MR2 Kits. This model will not be commercially available but is shown to illustrate the standard of build quality produced by MR2 Kits.
06/06/2010
Mills Extreme Vehicles (MEV) are going to be debuting their brand new car at the show.
The chassis is not welded up yet, it is booked in to be painted on Wednesday and it should look like a complete car by the Tuesday before the show. The car is going to be called ‘Exocet’. It is a semi-exo style two seater open top car. We can’t wait to see it!
05/06/2010
Great News! DNA Automotive are working flat-out on their secret new model to make sure that it will be ready to debut at Newark 2010!
01/06/2010
The 2010 Club Plan and a What's On / Camping Guide have been added to the downloads page.
31/05/2010
Newark Kit Car Show is now on Twitter! Follow us @kitcarshow for all the latest news and updates before, during and after the show!
We will be posting live photos and text updates throughout the weekend and welcome you to post your own comments and photos to us.
Just start your tweet with @kitcarshow
29/05/2010
The NEWARK 2010 Show Guide is now available to download.
This year is our 6 page insert of a 48 page magazine, featuring indoor and outdoor plans, information about the 2010 show, and loads of news items.
This will also be included in the July 2010 issue of Kit Car Magazine which is available in the shops from around 10/11 June, so don't forget to get your copy!
Click on the preview image below to download (670kb PDF):
22/05/2010
All three of the Kit Car Magazines will be at Newark again this year.
They all do a great job supporting the Kit Car Industry. Our Advertisement for the show is currently running in their latest issues.
Another magazine that may be of interest is Practical Performance Car Magazine the June issue is out on May 27th and features our advertisment for the show and articles on several Kit Cars.
21/05/2010
Look out over the show weekend for a fly past from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Their diary of fly pasts can be viewed at www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf. The time of the flypast over Newark on Saturday is yet to be decided but on Sunday it is scheduled for 14.35.
For those of you spending the weekend at the Newark Kit Car Show and are also interested in old aircraft you may find time to visit the Air Museum which adjoins the Newark Showground.
12/05/2010
England v Algeria Friday 18th KO 7:30pm
Watch it with us at the Newark Kit Car Show!
Football fans camping at the show can watch the England v Algeria match on Friday 18th from 7pm. The match will be screened in the Cedric Ford Pavilion and there will be a Licensed Bar. If you are not into the football you can still come along and have a drink!
Saturday Evening is Party Time!
There will be a Disco and Licensed Bar in the Cedric Ford Pavilion on the Saturday Evening. Come along and join in the fun!
11/05/2010
Hoody The Bear is Heading for the Newark Kit Car Show.
Hoody the Bear is helping The Robin Hood Owners Club to raise money during a 12 month long fund raising event. All proceeds are going to the Air Ambulance charities in the Air Ambulance Association.
Read more at our Hoody The Bear Page.
01/05/2010
10 years ago at Newark the Italian Replica Club was formed. This year the club are celebrating their 10th Anniversary.
They are planning a Driving Manoeuvrability Test for members and their cars. This will take place on Saturday afternoon on the hard standing outside the showground behind the Main Exhibition hall.
www.italianreplicacarclub.co.uk
30/04/2010
The East Midlands Off Road Club is organising an event for charity on the Off Road Course which is located near our Public Car Parking.
The club will be offering to drive passengers round the course for a donation to Air Ambulance. Anyone wishing to be driven round the course will be able to choose which of the club vehicles they would prefer. The club are contacting the Air Ambulance to see if it is possible for the Helicopter to make an appearance at the Off Road Course.
www.emorc4x4.net
28/04/2010
We are very pleased to announce that Hot Food and Drinks will again be available in the day time in the Cedric Ford Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday of the show. The Cafe was introduced last year and is a welcome addition to the excellent Bar facilities.
Menu for the Cedric Ford Pavilion:
| Tea/Coffee | £1.30 |
| Cakes | £1.40 |
| Full English Breakfast & Drink | £6.50 |
| Bacon/Sausage Baps | £3.00 |
| Hot Dish of the Day (Sat. only) | £6.50 |
| Mini Carvery (Sunday only) | £7.50 |
The usual Mobile units will also be operating.
23/02/2010
The 2010 Show Poster is now available to download.
07/02/2010
The 2010 Booking Forms are now available to download on the booking forms page.