Are you crackers
The 2019 Christmas Cracker Run will bring some festive cheer to Cumbrian roads on Sunday the 1st of December.
It is unusual to host a car rally this far out of the normal tour season but what better chance is there to show off your pride and joy than the event hosted by MG Cumbria?
The Cracker run covers seventy miles of Lakeland driving that includes several of the best mountain passes in the county. It starts at the Rheged Discovery Centre, near Penrith, and entrants will gather at Braithwaite afterwards for a two-course dinner.
The Cracker run is not a competitive event but those looking for some glory can take top honours with awards for the best-dressed crew, best-decorated car and the furthest travelled to the event. There are passage checks on the route where the crews are asked to answer questions on car and related matters.
It’s the longest-running event of its type and the Cracker Run has brought a bit of colour – and a whole lot of noise – to some wintry December days for over 20 years.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served to participants before they start and everyone is encouraged to come down and admire the assorted collection of over 70 cars. The tour will take to the road at mid-morning before setting off.
The entry fee of just £40 includes coffee and biscuits before setting off and a two-course meal with coffee at the finish along with rally plates and a full tulip style roadbook.
“We are really looking forward to a fun-filled, festive event with a wide variety of classic cars.” said event organiser Graeme Forrester. “Many different crews travel from all over the country and stay for the weekend.”
