Lisburn feels the need for speed

The inaugural Festival promises spectators a pit stop in petrol-head heaven with a Super Special Stage Rally, car show, auto-testing, an off-road experience, motorcycle stunt show, motocross, and much, much more.

The Festival of Speed is the brainchild of father and son team Ronnie and Aaron Mitchell, members of the Ulster Automobile Club and the event’s organisers.

It will be particularly special for former UK Mitsubishi EVO Rally Champion, Philip Morrow: “I was brought up beside the venue and it’s fantastic for me as a rally driver to have an event right on my doorstep. It will also be great for the general public to have the chance to get so close to the rally cars and with all the other elements The Festival of Speed promises to be a family day out to remember.”

Alderman Jim Dillon, Chairman of the Council’s Economic Development Committee said: “Lisburn City Council is pleased to be supporting the inaugural Festival of Speed at Maze Long Kesh and wishes the event organisers the best of luck in their endeavours.

“It is expected that thousands of visitors will attend this one day event to witness an exciting and extensive range of motorsport activities.”

The festival has received investment from the Lagan Rural Partnership (under the Rural Development Programme).

The day will include a food and merchandising village; Dizzyland’s Carnival family amusement fair, Cool FM radio road show, plus a designated charity for the event’s Car Show (Cash 4 Kids).