*Update – the Local Consultation period has ended. We would like to thank everyone for taking the time to respond to the survey and for those who attended our Public Consultation Meeting at Mawgan Porth Village Hall*
We are currently making arrangements for the 2023 Watergate Bay Sprint and would like to take this opportunity to understand what impact, if any, this event has on you and the local community.
This will be the 5th year running this event, having started in 2018, although the event was not held in 2020 due to the CoronaVirus.
One of the main objectives of the event has always been to raise funds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance. To date, we have raised over £30,000 for the Air Ambulance and local good causes.
In order that we can take into account any concerns, issues or comments that you may have about the event as part of our application to the Council, we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this short survey.
You are also invited to our Public Consultation Meeting which will take place in Mawgan Porth Village Hall on Sunday 5th March 2023.
Doors will open at 7:00pm.
Doors will close at 8:30pm
Please come and meet the organising team and find out more about our event. We would also like to hear about any concerns or questions that you may have about our event.
To take part, please fill out the below form:
Last weekend’s thrilling Watergate Bay Sprint near Newquay has been hailed as the “biggest and best yet” as car enthusiasts and motorsport fans from across the region and beyond enjoyed an action-packed motorsport extravaganza on the North Cornwall coast [17/18 September].
From its origins as a Hillclimb in 2018, the unique closed-road event has grown in stature year-on-year and ran for the second time as a Sprint on Saturday and Sunday, with over 100 competitors each day tackling the 900-metre course which wound its way along the B3276 coast road between Newquay and Padstow.
Organised by a partnership between Devon and Cornwall motor clubs, Truro and District Motor Club, Newquay Auto Club, Plymouth Motor Club and Camel Vale Motor Club, the flagship event in South West Motorsport Month provided thousands of spectators who flocked to the venue with an exciting weekend of thrills, spill and fast-paced motor racing with the spectacular backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean watching over drivers and fans.
An extension of 80 metres from last year’s offering brought an additional twist for drivers and would once again start near Trevelgue, heading for Watergate Bay. A fast and flowing yet technical course would present a spectacular challenge for competitors from across the UK, who descended on the event to set their best time and bid for the class-based honours or the coveted time of the day.
From standard road cars with basic safety features to full-blowing racing cars, 110 cars and drivers each day battled it out in everything from an ex-Petter Solberg World Rally Championship Subaru Impreza WRC, to a Series 1 classic Morgan. Each entertaining a bumper crowd of spectators who flocked to the venue over the weekend, enjoying an impressive view of the course, range of displays, trade stands and access to the drivers and cars in the paddock.
The fight for the coveted Fastest Time of the Day Award would see Mevagissey’s Andy Williams secure the accolade on both days, hurling his impressive Westfield SE through the course in spectacular fashion to be unbeaten over the weekend.
Williams soon got to grips with the new length course, setting an impressive pace from the outset, but sealing Saturday’s win with a time of 28.34s on his third and final run of the day. The second day time also came on the final run, with 28.42s good enough to claim the trophy on Sunday.
Once again, local charities will benefit from the weekend, with profits being donated to the Cornwall Air Ambulance and Watergate Bay Surf Lifesaving Club. Since 2018, Watergate Bay Motorsport has donated over £25,000 to good causes and organisers will announce this year’s addition to that total in the near future.
“This year has exceeded all our expectations and it’s been a fantastic weekend of motorsport for Cornwall and indeed the South West,” says Deputy Event Director Dave Brenton.
“As with any event of this size, there has been a huge effort to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible and the feedback from drivers and spectators has been amazing. We have a very unique offering here in Cornwall and it has captured the hearts and minds of car enthusiasts and excited spectators for miles around.“
“To see them flocking to Watergate Bay at a time when the tourist season draws to a close is great for the region and of course the Sprint. We continue to grow and develop, and we are proud to say this has been the biggest and best yet. We are very excited by what the future holds for Watergate Bay Sprint and would like to extend our thanks to all the sponsors and backers that have made the event possible”
The B3276 coast road between Newquay and Padstow will echo to the sound of race car engines this weekend as the impressive Watergate Bay Sprint [17/18 September] makes a welcome return to the North Cornwall coast.
The unique motorsport event, held near Watergate Bay will see an impressive array of cars and drivers from across the UK head for the popular closed-road offering, racing against the clock in a variety of machinery in a bid to take class honours or the coveted Fastest Time of the Day Award.
The bumper entry list of around 110 cars each day boasts everything from standard road cars to full-blown race cars as competitors take part in the now annual event which is organised and promoted by a partnership between Truro and District Motor Club, Plymouth Motor Club, Newquay Auto Club and Camel Vale Motor Club.
Once again, local charities will benefit from the weekend’s activities, as profits will be donated to the Cornwall Air Ambulance and Watergate Bay Surf Lifesaving Club with £27,000 already being donated to good causes since the inaugural event in 2018.
Running as a Hillclimb in 2018 and starting from Watergate Bay itself, the event was the first closed-road motorsport event to take advantage of the passing of parliamentary law in England, which enabled roads to close for competitive motorsport.
It would then switch to a Sprint in 2021, starting on the Newquay side of the B3276 at Trevelgue with cars tackling the road towards Watergate Bay offering a fast and flowing section mixed with a technical element that includes a tight ‘90-left’ turn before powering towards the finish.
In 2022, the course will see an extension to 900 metres, offering a new challenge to those returning for a second year and an exciting target for competitors making their debut at the venue.
Crowds flocked to the venue last September and organisers have once again ensured a superb viewing location, with access to the paddock included to enable fans to get up close to the cars and drivers.
A substantial trade display area offers plenty to see and do during the weekend discounted advanced tickets are available until Thursday 15th September at 11.45 pm. They cost £10 per day for adults saving up to £4 on the weekend gate price with those under fourteen going free. Tickets will still be available at the gate.
To purchase advanced tickets and find out more, click: HERE
The action will start from 9.30 am on each day and the spectator car park must be accessed by travelling along the B3276 from the Newquay Airport side – Watergate Bay. Car parking is available at a discounted rate of just £3.50 per day [cash only].
More information:
Road closure times are 06:00 to 18:00 on the 17th and 18th September.
Click HERE for a Diversion Map/Route.
More information can be found here:
https://www.watergatebaymotorsport.co.uk/
You can catch up with all the latest news from the event on its social media feeds
http://www.twitter.com/watergatemsport
https://www.facebook.com/watergatebaymotorsport
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Progressive Cornish radio station Rewind Radio will join forces with the ground-breaking Watergate Bay Sprint to become the Official Broadcast Partner of the sensational motorsport weekend which takes place on 17-18 September.
The unique closed-road offering is a flagship event in the British motorsport calendar and takes place near Watergate Bay on the picturesque North Cornwall coastline. It uses the B3276 coast road between Newquay and Padstow, with competitors from across the UK, making up the impressive and dynamic 110 car entry each day, racing against the clock for the honour of the fastest time.
And now, Cornwall’s newest radio station Rewind Radio has partnered with the event to promote the weekend to a potentially untapped audience in the county whilst continuing to broaden the reach of the exciting new station.
Broadcast on DAB Radio, their dedicated Rewind Radio app or online, the new station is made exclusively for Cornwall, for the people of Cornwall and has seen a huge rise in listener numbers since its inception in 2021.
With a mantra of “putting the community back at the heart of local radio,” Rewind Radio is focused on playing the biggest songs from the ’90s and ’00s and has a wealth of local presenters on hand to take listeners through the day, from the Breakfast Show to a Relax and Rewind slot to round out the evening.
“When we set the station up it was all about supporting local communities from local brass bands, sports clubs to include motorsports events” said Managing Director, Richard Woods.
“We are proud to be involved with this fantastic event and look forward to broadcasting from the event this coming week. We will bringing the atmosphere throughout the weekend to our listeners.”
Matt Cotton, Media Manager of Watergate Bay Sprint is delighted to welcome Rewind Radio as a broadcast partner for 2022.
“Watergate Bay Sprint is certainly going from strength to strength but to have Rewind Radio on board this year is a real lift for the event,” he says.
“It will be great to work with such a strong and dedicated team who ensure Cornwall is at the heart of everything they do and that has huge symmetry with the Sprint. It’s a small but resolute team who put the weekend on, and it attracts national attention with many people from across the UK come to enjoy the festival-type atmosphere. Hopefully, we can draw in a local audience too who have this amazing motorsport extravaganza on their doorstep.”
Watergate Sprint will also continue to donate profits to local charities, Cornwall Air Ambulance and Watergate Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, with £27,000 being donated to good causes since its inception in 2018.
To purchase advanced tickets and find out more, click: HERE
The sensational Watergate Bay Sprint will return to the British motorsport calendar this September [17/18] as the breathtaking closed-road event announces further details on its 2022 offering.
The unique event, held near Watergate Bay, uses the B3276 coast road between Newquay and Padstow, with competitors from across the UK racing against the clock in a huge variety of motorsport machinery, in a bid to secure the coveted fastest time of the day and class-based honours.
And with entries opening on Sunday [24 July], the list is already bulging with cars and drivers all eager to sample this now annual event, with its stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and Cornwall’s picturesque offering an equally encouraging draw. A maximum of 220 competitors can take part in the two-day event, and at the time of writing, organisers have confirmed a reserve list is now being created.
Organised and promoted by a partnership between Truro and District Motor Club, Plymouth Motor Club, Newquay Auto Club and Camel Vale Motor Club, the thrilling weekend of high-speed action on the North Cornwall coast will see a new look this year as the event has been granted permission by the sport’s governing body, Motorsport UK, to increase the course length to 900 metres, up 80 metres from last year’s inaugural running of the Sprint course.
Running as a Hillclimb in 2018 and starting from Watergate Bay itself, the event was the first closed-road motorsport event to take advantage of the passing of parliamentary law in England, which enabled roads to close for motorsport.
It would then switch to a Sprint in 2021, starting on the Newquay side of the B3276 at Trevelgue and cars will tackle the road towards Watergate Bay, with a fast and flowing section mixed with a technical element that includes a tight ‘90-left’ turn before powering towards the finish.
Crowds flocked to the venue last September and organisers have once again ensured superb viewing along the course, with access to the paddock, display area and spectator area which will all be located together.
Access to the drivers and cars throughout the day is all possible and discounted advanced tickets are now on sale at £10 per day for adults, saving up to £4 on the weekend gate price with those under fourteen going free.
“We are extremely excited to see the response so far to this year’s Watergate Bay Sprint,” says Event Director Roger Hargreaves.
“Our aim undoubtedly is to build on our success from previous events and to have an almost full entry within a few hours of opening is very encouraging and means all those spectators who attend will be in for a real treat. It’s great to have closed-road motorsport in Cornwall and we continue to go from strength to strength. Of course, our beautiful region is well-known as a tourist destination but it is rapidly being known as a popular motorsport haven too and we can’t wait to see everyone at the Sprint in September”.
Watergate Sprint will also continue to donate profits to local charities, Cornwall Air Ambulance and Watergate Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, with £27,000 being donated to good causes since its inception in 2018.
To purchase advanced tickets and find out more, click: HERE
More information can be found here:
https://www.watergatebaymotorsport.co.uk/
You can catch up with all the latest news from the event on its social media feeds: