Ayrshire, Scotland, 18 September 2007--THE launch of the new classic car event the Culzean Autoclassica at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire this weekend, 22-23 September, will feature a nostalgic return to 55 years ago, when the old wartime airfield at Turnberry played host to the prestigious National Trophy and Formula Libra races.

In 1952 Turnberry became just one of two venues ever to host races with Grand Prix team cars entered. Numerous top named drivers were among the entry lists, including Stirling Moss, Ken Wharton and Reg Parnell driving such cars as two legendary BRM V16s and the Famous Thinwall Special Ferrari driven by Mike Hawthorn.

Also present was another great name in motor racing the Scottish Ecurie Ecosse team, mostly consisting of Scottish drivers brought together by former Grand Prix driver David Murray who primarily raced “C” Type & “D” Type Jaguar sports cars out of Merchiston Mews in Edinburgh.
 
They famously won the Le Mans 24hrs race two years running in 1956-57 with the Jaguar “D” Types. Among the drivers who raced for Ecurie Ecosse were Jimmy Stewart, Ivor Bueb and Ron Flockhart.

A planned special photo-shoot at the old Turnberry race circuit this weekend will hopefully recapture the memories of many who attended the races in the 50s.

To celebrate this local racing heritage, the Culzean Autoclassica launch hopes to feature on display a F1 Race car (Jordan Honda EJ12) and a Le Mans 24hrs Race car (Rafanelli - Riley & Scott Mk111) in addition to many prestigious Sports and GT classics, historic saloons and tourers. All will be on display around the castle forecourts and the Visitor Centre at Culzean.

Members of the public are invited to attend the launch at Culzean Castle on Sunday 23 September from 10am to 5pm and sample a preview of some of the attractions that are being planned for the first Culzean Autoclassica proper in 2008. As with the main event, the launch will attempt to capture both the Turnberry heritage and the castle’s unique ambience and magnificent location by adopting a traditional theme. Participants and members of the public are invited to enter into the Autoclassica spirit by arriving in period costume reflecting their particular era of transport or the fifties and sixties. Prizes will be awarded for the best turned out.

Coupled with all the usual Culzean Castle and Country Park attractions available, the Culzean Autoclassica promises to be a great day out for all the family.

For more information on admission to the launch event, please visit the Culzean Autoclassica website www.culzeanautoclassica.com 

or the National Trust Culzean Castle website  at
www.culzeanexperience.org
 
THE ELITE AYRSHIRE BUSINESS CIRCLE

Culzean Autoclassica is an honorary member of The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is a newly formed association of some of the top companies in Ayrshire.

Its purpose is to publicise its members, and to celebrate and promote the rich diversity of industry, commerce and business services available within the county boundaries of Ayrshire.

Members include the Clydesdale Bank, Ayr Racecourse and the Western House Hotel, and member company activities include building and construction, architectural practice, estate agency and land management, chartered accountancy, insurance broking, legal services, golf club management, marketing services and brand creation, web design and public relations consultancy.

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle runs its own online news magazine, which can be found at http://www.ayrshirebusinessnews.com

As well as regularly updated illustrated articles about member companies, Ayrshire Business News also features rolling news, business and sports headlines, and its own online department store.

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Founder members of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle:

Clydesdale Bank http://www.cbonline.co.uk 
Ayr Racecourse http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk 
Western House Hotel http://www.westernhousehotel.co.uk
CKD Galbraith Property Consultants http://www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk 
Frazer Coogans Solicitors http://www.frazercoogans.co.uk 
MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers http://www.mackaycorporate-brokers.com 
Donald Ross Estate Agents: http://www.donaldross.co.uk 
William Skinner & Son Building Contractors http://www.willamskinner.co.uk 
Sinclair Scott Chartered Accountants http://www.sinclairscott.com 
Paligap Creative Agency http://www.paligap.com 
ARP Lorimer & Associates Architects http://www.arpl.co.uk
Brunston Castle Golf Club http://www.brunstoncastle.co.uk 
Accident & Injury Claims Centre http://www.accidentclaims.com 
Fame Publicity Services http://www.famepublicity.co.uk

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