Prepare for an extraordinary showcase of speed and engineering as two of the world’s fastest vehicles—one conquering the skies, the other blazing across the asphalt—come together for a one-day spectacle in Somerset.
On Saturday, May 24, The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare will host the thrilling Clevedon Cars and Copters event, featuring the record-breaking G-Lynx helicopter alongside the famed Vampire Jet Car, holder of a land speed record. This unique encounter pairs the fastest chopper in the world with a legendary dragster, offering a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to witness their power side by side.
The event will celebrate the rich heritage of transport innovation with a diverse collection of vehicles. Attendees can explore everything from vintage classics to cutting-edge performance cars displayed around the airfield’s control tower and inside the museum’s exhibition hangars. Visitors will also enjoy spectacular dragster demonstrations along the taxiway, highlighting raw speed and engineering prowess in action.
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Adding to the lively atmosphere, local band The Groove Jacks will provide rooftop live music from the control tower, setting the perfect soundtrack to a day full of speed and nostalgia.
Film and TV fans will delight in the array of iconic vehicle replicas on display, including the red Ford Torino from “Starsky & Hutch,” the smoky Trans Am from “Smokey and the Bandit,” and the futuristic DeLorean from “Back to the Future.”
As the world’s largest helicopter museum and home to the Queen’s Royal Flight Helicopters, the venue invites visitors to climb inside select cockpits. Expert guides will be on hand to lead open cockpit sessions, giving guests an unforgettable chance to experience historic aircraft up close.
With gates opening at 10 a.m. and standard museum admission fees applicable, this event promises an unmissable day for transport lovers and speed aficionados alike.