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Wales Rally Gb Hospitality at Oulton Park WALES RALLY GB HOSPITALITY AT OULTON PARK FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP DAYINSURE OULTON PARK STAGE THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2019 FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP DAYINSURE OULTON PARK STAGE WALES RALLY GB The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) returns to Oulton Park for HOSPITALITY the first time since 1993 this October when the Cheshire circuit hosts THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER the opening Thursday evening (3 October) special stage of this year’s FROM 3PM AT OULTON PARK Wales Rally GB! For many rally fans, this event will be their first opportunity in 2019 to experience THE FOGARTY MOSS CENTRE the latest generation of super-fast World Rally Cars and to witness the extreme AT OULTON PARK skills of star drivers such as multiple world champion Sébastien Ogier, Thierry Neuville, Ott Tänak and local heroes Kris Meeke and Elfyn Evans. Not to mention Take in the World Championship 2003 world champion Petter Solberg, who will appear as part of his ‘farewell tour’. action from the luxury, heated Fogarty Moss Centre located at the The Dayinsure Oulton Park Stage layout will incorporate the picturesque circuit heart of the venue, with superb and the venue’s own rally course. A full afternoon and evening of entertainment is views as the stars cascade downhill planned, with appearances from WRC legends, a music stage, the Dayinsure Fun Zone, stunt shows and an autograph session which will be open to all spectators. and through a challenging complex under the lights. The event will also feature a special showcase of Rally GB rally cars in association with Autocar, with iconic machines dating as far back as 1932 including significant Ford Escorts, Group B rally cars and examples rallied by British heroes Colin McRae OUR HOSPITALITY and Richard Burns. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Privileged parking EXCLUSIVE Q AND AS WITH RALLY LEGENDS MARCUS GRONHOLM AND NICKY GRIST • Entrance ticket to circuit and suite, with views over the Cascades section of the Stage • Afternoon tea on arrival • Two course dinner, buffet style • Tea and coffee • Commentary and TV screens with live feed MARCUS GRONHOLM NICKY GRIST • Exclusive Q and As with rally ‘Magic Marcus’ Gronholm is one of the Nicky Grist is one of rallying’s most renowned FIA World Rally Championship’s all- voices. As co-driver to world champions Juha legends Marcus Gronholm time greats, a master of the stages who Kankkunen and Colin McRae, the highly and Nicky Grist conquered the world with a pair of respected Welshman won no fewer than • Official programme titles for Peugeot. Despite not joining 21 WRC rounds between 1993 and 2002. the world-stage until his early ‘30s, the More recently he has been sharing his • Exclusive outdoor terrace flying Finn racked up 30 victories in the unique insights and experiences with TV • Cash bar WRC and a further 61 podiums. audiences right around the globe. DAYINSURE OULTON PARK STAGE HOSPITALITY - £149 PLUS VAT PER GUEST For further information call Rob or Jarrod on 01474 875224 or email [email protected] WALES RALLY GB HOSPITALITY AT OULTON PARK THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2019 EVENT TIMINGS* SAMPLE MENU* 15:00 Hospitality suite opens On arrival 15:30 Afternoon tea begins Welsh rarebit (choose from cheese, ham, 17:30 Reconnaissance laps tomato and onion) 19:08 First car starts the stage Hot sausage rolls 21:46 Last car starts the stage Toasted crumpets 22:30 Suite closes Toasted teacakes Basket of chocolate and blueberry muffins HOW TO FIND US Warm home-cooked cookies Tea, coffee and hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream NORTHWICH A556 Lostock Cuddington A559 Green Supper A530 Mouldsworth M6 A556 Maple and cider glazed loin of pork with Delamere Moulton A54 A49 crackling, sage, onion and pork stuffing, A533 18 A54 A54 Holmes Chapel A54 OULTON MIDDLEWICH goose fat roast potatoes, braised red WINSFORD A50 Little PARK Brereton Budworth cabbageGreen with apple, cauliflower cheese, A51 A533 TARPORLEY tender stem broccoli, honey glazed root Church 17 Minshull Wettenhall SANDBACH vegetables and cider gravy Oulton Park is situated next to Little Budworth Or and is accessedBunbury from the A54 or A49.A530 From Haslington Sweet potato, spinach and chick pea the north take junction 19 off the M6 and ALSAGER CREWE A51 follow the A556 towards Chester.Wistaston From the M6korma with rice, chapatti and mango salsa Bulkeley Burland A534 south leave the M6 at junction 18 and follow the A54.. 16Dessert Oulton Park Circuit Apple pie with custard Little Budworth, Tarporley, Chester CW6 9BW Fruit platter www.oultonpark.co.uk * Please note: event timings and menu are subject to change For further information call Rob or Jarrod on 01474 875224 or email [email protected].
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