{"id":27093,"date":"2023-05-18T18:13:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/?p=27093"},"modified":"2023-05-18T18:13:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:13:06","slug":"aftermarket-show-at-the-nec-free-tickets-get-in-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/05\/18\/aftermarket-show-at-the-nec-free-tickets-get-in-there\/","title":{"rendered":"AFTERMARKET SHOW AT THE NEC? FREE TICKETS? GET IN THERE &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_27094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27094\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/01_2020-concept-car.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.totalkitcar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/01_2020-concept-car-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bosch digital concept car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just three weeks to go until the leading event in the automotive aftermarket calendar opens its doors, fans of iconic racing cars and classic vehicles are invited to book their free tickets to Automechanika Birmingham to catch a glimpse during the three-day event.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automechanika Birmingham is the jewel in the crown event for the automotive aftermarket, offering the opportunity to source the latest tools, technology and innovations at a one-stop-shop for mechanics and car enthusiasts, returning to the NEC Birmingham from June 6th-8th.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petrolheads and fans of high-octane machinery mustn\u2019t miss out on the free event offering a great day out with several unmissable vehicle exhibits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAPA Racing UK British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) aces Dan Rowbottom and former champion Ash Sutton will be at the show on June 7th and 8th. They will be on the Alliance Automotive UK stand (R130), where visitors and fans can meet and chat with the drivers and grab a photo with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fellow BTCC star Jake Hill is at the show on June 6th at Laser Tools\u2019 stand (M120) with his Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport BMW 330e M Sport car \u2013 an evolution of the car he took three race wins with on his way to third place in the 2022 season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts will have the legendary Vampire drag car on display for the duration of the event \u2013 the holder of the UK land speed record and infamous for being crashed by Richard Hammond on BBC\u2019s Top Gear in 2006. Autodata at stand T72 will have a 2023-liveried Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 car on display, courtesy of the team\u2019s sponsors Solera.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illustrating the history of the aftermarket industry, a legendary Snap-on Ford Model T, complete with replica tool storage drawers its sales reps would have used back in the 1920s will be exhibited.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the 1993 Rover 216 Honda cabriolet driven by the \u2018Bangers 4 Ben\u2019 team of Louise Baker and Rachel Murray is going up for charity auction at Automechanika Birmingham. The car returns to its home in the Midlands for the auction to raise further funds for the charity that supports staff in the automotive industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louise commented: \u201cI purchased a Rover to use for Bangers 4 Ben as it\u2019s where I started; it\u2019s where I learnt my trade \u2013 I know every nut and bolt on these cars, so it was an ideal motor to purchase. Buying something of this age not only came with a lot of blood, sweat and tears but also a lot of time and energy went into it to make sure it was up to the journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a nostalgic car for me and brought back many great memories. It still even had that Rover smell! I\u2019ve grown quite attached to it and it will be super sad not to see it on my drive anymore, but I hope whoever purchases it really loves it like I do!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The show offers an opportunity to get your hands on one of the few remaining classic examples of the vehicle, of which just 207 remain, which raised \u00a31692 for Ben following a legendary road trip from Birmingham to Monaco in October 2022.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if that wasn\u2019t enough, the show will celebrate the evolution of the vehicle, with Bosch bringing its digitally adorned concept car, giving an insight into what drivers and mechanics can expect in the not-so-distant future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ticket registration is sponsored by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bookmygarage.com\/\">BookMyGarage.com<\/a>, to claim a complimentary ticket visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/automechanika-2023.reg.buzz\/press\">https:\/\/automechanika-2023.reg.buzz\/press<\/a>\u00a0<strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>With just three weeks to go until the leading event in the automotive aftermarket calendar opens its doors, fans of iconic racing cars and classic <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tkc.grainwork.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/05\/18\/aftermarket-show-at-the-nec-free-tickets-get-in-there\/\" title=\"AFTERMARKET SHOW AT THE NEC? 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