WELCOME TO THE SIXTH HOTROD HAYRIDE

In these depressing times, it's nice to be part of a genuine success story. We are now in our sixth year of the Hotrod Hayride and every year the festival that celebrates real hotrodding and real rockin music just grows and grows. Little wonder, as this is the most unique hot rod lifestyle event in Europe. We don't rely on letting in the general public for an afternoon, to poke at your car or laugh at the freaks in turn ups... if you do the Hayride, you do it for the whole weekend... you have to be into it. And clearly you lot are... Big Time!!

If you have attended the Hayride, you are part of that success story and we salute you for your style, passion and dedication. Now go and take your medication because you're clearly a complete nut as well.

NB: Because of the huge increase in numbers that attended last year, it is now impossible to share Bisley with any shooting events and they have moved us to a new date. The good news is that we now have all of the grounds of this incredible site. More cabins, more Pavilions, more camping areas, more motorhome and caravan parking...and a secure site with wristband access only!


Bisley Pavilion & Grounds
A superb venue, with the atmosphere of the old Pavilion Ballroom, proper PA, huge sprung dance floor, two late bars, all day restaurant, and shaded verandas to sit, see and smell, the most exciting nostalgia rods in Europe, as they rumble right past you, all open headers noise and attitude... Free Parking & Camping with tarmac roads not mud tracks, and huge camping areas with purpose built shower blocks and luxury clean toilets! I know...we spoil you. All cars welcome, but only pre '66 traditional style rods and kustoms on the showfield... Ladies Pink Fluffy Make Up Room with power and mirrors in the warm Pavilion, where Male model sailor Jerry serves free cocktails to the ladies as they get ready on Saturday night... feebly copied by other events, but I wonder if they have men in frocks saving their legs to get a free drink? We do. Unfortunately.


Accommodation
Don't do tents? Call the gorgeous super helpful Amanda at Bisley on 01483 797777 x135 for the list of hotel rooms, chalets, and bunker bins with ensuite bathrooms, (only available once you have bought your advance ticket). Ask her to whip you into a room... or just whip you once you're in there... you probably deserve it.


Live Bands Friday and Saturday night +
Saturday and Sunday lunchtime sessions
LUIS WILDFIRE (USA)
OMAR ROMERO (USA)
RESTLESS (UK)
49 SPECIAL (PORTUGAL)
THE CAEZARS (UK)
JESSIE & THE ORBITS (UK)
THE SURESHOTS (UK)
THE RADIO RAMBLERS (UK)
THE BONNEVILLE BARONS (UK)

DJs Little Carl, Mouse, Cosmic Keith & Smokey Joe
BURLESQUE WITH SCARLETT DAGGERS


Oval Dirt Track
With ridiculously old cars whizzing round on four, three and occasionally two, wheels! Hot rods being driven hard and fast... which is what they were originally built for... not sitting in a field being polished! Have a go for guaranteed bowel movements and come back with a mouth full of dust and bugs. Entertaining and nutritious! (Now go and change your pants). This year sees both F1 and F2 Vintage Stock Cars on display, with friendly but lunatic drivers, showing their complete disregard of ever seeing another day on earth. Do they care? Do they F***!


The Demon Drome Wall of Death
The vintage Indian riding crazies are back, with an added twist to the show. Because let's face it, it wasn't really dangerous enough riding side-saddle, no hands, round the vertical walls of a creaky old wooden barrel, just inches from oblivion. Sends shivers up your spine... and quite possibly wee down your leg... don't ask what the new show is... you'll only worry.

Cookhouse Art Show
With strange lifestyle art to go with your rather strange lifestyles... pictures, posters, photos, furniture and sculptures, often with a chance to get limited editions signed by the artist themselves.


Circus Freak Tent
Probably the less said about that the better... go on in... you know you want to...


Outdoor 'Drive In Movie' Screen
Well obviously you don't need to 'drive in' as you are there already, but with this many cars and people just chilling outside the venues it seemed like a good idea, until we saw the price. We may just hold up a small black and white portable telly... with a coat hanger aerial...


Vintage & Retro Stalls
In a new larger area, with more stalls and choice than ever before and the Official Hayride T Shirt which you may need to go home in, on account of your other clothes having to be burnt for hygienic reasons...



Stromberg Carburettor Soapbox Derby
(Sunday Afternoon)
Want revenge on that chubby kid who beat you in your street go kart race when you were eight years old? Of course you do, it's only natural that you've harbored that dark seething rage for most of your life. Well thirty years later, seize your change! Build a Soapbox and be a Hayride Hero, in heads up, seat of your pants racing, (pants optional) in front of the huge Hayride crowd. Winner takes x2 Genuine Stromberg '97 Carburetors donated by www.stromberg-97.com


Soapboxes must be in true nostalgia style (for full details click here or call us). Last year's fantastic entries came from Car Clubs, mildly crazed male en female individuals, the Security team, a chubby kid and the unforgettable Captain America... you will laugh, you will cry, you will go back into therapy when you lose...