[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/chris-evans-carfest-hailed-as-massive-success\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/chris-evans-carfest-hailed-as-massive-success\/","headline":"Chris Evans' CarFest hailed as 'massive success'","name":"Chris Evans' CarFest hailed as 'massive success'","description":"CarFest South, the new motoring festival organised by Chris Evans and former Formula One champion Jody Scheckter, has been hailed as a huge success. The event took place over the August bank holiday weekend in the grounds of Scheckter's Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire and was described by Evans as "absolutely brilliant". "After three brief but brutal weather fronts paid us a visit on Saturday, the grass soaked up any troublesome mud and the party continued," the BBC Radio 2 […]","datePublished":"2012-08-29","dateModified":"2012-08-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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The event sold out quickly, but some additional tickets have now been made available.Speak to the classic car insurance team at Performance Direct for an expert, professional service and a choice of cover from the UK's leading specialist insurance underwriters.Posted by Michael Yates"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Classic Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/classic-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Chris Evans' CarFest hailed as 'massive success'","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-cars\/chris-evans-carfest-hailed-as-massive-success\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]