ENGINES are revving as the region slips into gear ahead of the Cumbria Classic & Motorsport Show on August, 21.

The event, which has previously attracted over 800 entrants, will be held at Dalemain, near Penrith.

This year however, due to logisitical reasons, the entry will be limited to 800 cars, so entries are being encouraged to come in before the cut off point of August 1.

Featured makes of car in this years event is the Austin 7 and Porsche, with a class for the Austin 7 and two classes for Porsche, air cooled and water cooled.

To book your spot for classic car, visit www.wigtonmc.co.uk.

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