You’ve got to be crackers in this weather
The 2018 Christmas Cracker Run will bring some much needed colour to Cumbria on Sunday the 2nd of December.
It is unusual to host a car rally this far out of the normal tour season but classic car owners have a passion for their vehicles and rather than leave them in the garage all winter they’re increasingly keen to get them out at any opportunity.
And what better chance is there to show off your pride and joy than the Cracker Run?
Hosted by MG Cumbria, the touring assembly offers participants a chance to decorate their vehicles in their favourite festive apparel and head into the lakes with a group of like-minded people.
The longest running winter event of its type, the Cracker run has brought a bit of colour – and a whole lot of noise – to some pretty cold December days for over 20 years.
The cars will gather at Rheged Discovery Centre near Penrith in the morning. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served to participants while everyone else is encouraged to come down to admire the selection of 70 odd cars. The tour will take to the road at 10 am and entrants will follow a 70 mile route through the North Lakes.
The trail will wrap up with a two course Christmas lunch at Braithwaite, near Keswick. Quizzes and awards will follow. They include furthest travelled, best decorated car and best dressed crew as well as the overall winner.
There will be plenty of time for participants to visit the Victorian Christmas Fair in Keswick afterwards.
“We are really looking forward to a fun filled, festive event with a wide variety of classic cars. Many different crews travel from all over the country and stay for the weekend.” said event organiser Graeme Forrester.
The Cracker Run is open to current members of the MG Clubs, Wigton Motor Club and other invited clubs for an entry fee of £38. The entry will cover all required fees, tea, coffee and lunch.
Entry forms are available on the MG Cumbria Facebook page or from Graeme Forrester at [email protected] or on the MG Cumbria Facebook page. Entries close on November 23rd.
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