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chepstow racecourse will swap horses for cars in one of the
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major motoring events of the summer, with Boyzone’s shane
lynch one of the star attractions.
2010
The venue will demonstrate its versatility at the launch of the Wales Modified &
Motor Sport Show which will take place at the racecourse at the end of August. s4c has announced that it has
secured the rights to broadcast
A packed public day on Sunday 31st August will include drifting – Shane Lynch’s highlights of the world's premier
forte – in which drivers are judged on their ability to hold cars around tight corners golfing competitions, including the
without spinning, passenger rally driving, 4x4 safari experiences and lots more family 2010 rydercup, the European Tour
and children’s entertainment. and the Us pGa Tour.
Motoring is just one of the activities that takes place at Chepstow Racecourse when The Channel will televise a wide package of golfing
the horses are not racing. programmes over the next three years, teeing
off this August and September with a series of
In recent days, the racecourse has played host to the Chepstow Folk Festival, while 30-minute highlights programmes covering the
the Land Rover Series 1 Club held their 60 th anniversary weekend at the track. European Tour and the US PGA Tour.
Simon Lee, Executive Director of Chepstow Racecourse, said: “There is so much The three-year television coverage includes nightly
more to the racecourse than horse racing alone. highlights coverage of the 2010 European Ryder
Cup to be held in Wales for the first time at The
“Location is one of our strengths, being superbly positioned just off the major Celtic Manor, Newport in two years' time.
motorway networks from Wales, the West of England, the South West and the
Midlands. As well as providing evening highlights of the
2010 Ryder Cup, S4C will broadcast an hour-
“One of the biggest attractions is almost unlimited free parking. No city centre car long preview programme the night before the
parks and queues, people just turn into the racecourse, park their cars, and walk into tournament starts, which will include highlights
our hospitality and conference rooms. During their breaks and at lunchtime, they can of the European Ryder Cup's glittering Opening
also go off for a nice walk in a rural setting.” Ceremony.
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Boyzone’s Shane Lynch will be getting
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