Get ready for the ride of your life!

We absolutely love the Sporting Bears. Year after year, these incredible volunteers roll into CarFest with one goal: to give YOU the chance to ride in some of the most jaw-dropping cars on the planet, all while raising money for children’s charities.

Thanks to their passion and your generosity, Sporting Bears Dream Rides at CarFest have already raised over £907,000 - and counting!

What’s a dream ride?

What’s a dream ride?

Imagine this: you hop into a stunning supercar, classic beauty, or movie icon, enjoy a lap on our Michelin-Protyre Autocare Track, then head out on a scenic 10-mile journey… all with the wind in your hair and a huge smile on your face. That's a Dream Ride.

You can pre-book your ride or swing by the Sporting Bears stand on the day. Either way, you’ll be paired with an epic car and a friendly owner who’s giving up their time (and wheels!) to support some brilliant causes.

Whether you’re a die-hard petrolhead or just after an unforgettable moment, this is your chance to make memories and make a difference.

Dream rides advance auction

Dream rides advance auction

Fancy waving to the crowds from the Michelin–Protyre Autocare Track and taking your dream car for a spin on the open road? This is the only experience at CarFest that offers both!

For a £300 donation, you can secure your seat in one of the most incredible cars around.

Check down below to discover the incredible rides you could be jumping into, each one offering serious thrills, serious style, and an unforgettable CarFest adventure. Whether you’re into classic icons, modern muscle, or quirky legends, your dream ride is waiting!

DREAM RIDES ADVANCE AUCTION

Book an opportunity of a lifetime: your chance to wave at the crowds from the Kwik Fit-Michelin Track in an incredible car!

Once again, the team have gone all out with a selection of fantastic cars for you to choose from. Take your pick… whether you fancy a drive in a fun-loving Bumble 2CV, the roar of power of Italian horses, to “the most beautiful car ever made”, or the grace of a rare Range Rover Convertible previously owned by Queen’s drummer Roger Taylor… you will be spoilt for choice.

You’ll be driven on the Kwik Fit-Michelin Track followed by another 10 miles on the open road - this is the only experience that combines both!

Whether you’re into supercars, classic cars, or sports cars, the Sporting Bears have something for everyone. And for a minimum donation, you can take a 10-mile ride in the car of your dreams, while making a difference for the children’s charities that we support. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate the Sporting Bears’ 35th anniversary with them at CarFest!

We appreciate not everyone is old enough or can afford to participate in the auction, BUT because there’s nothing like a Dream Ride with the Sporting Bears to make your CarFest experience unforgettable, they also have 40+ other cars that go on the road only for younger passengers.

Be sure to book ahead and get yourself a ride on the Kwik Fit-Michelin Track or maybe take a blast around the beautiful roads surrounding at the event!

Click the Dream Ride card to find out more about each car!

Book your seat now and enjoy a lap of The Michelin-Autocare Protyre Track before hitting 10 miles of the beautiful Laverstoke Park Farm countryside roads.

Minimum age on track: 14 years old (proof of age may be required).

And don’t worry – if the auction rides aren’t your thing or you’re under 14, there are 40+ other amazing cars ready to take younger passengers out on the roads, up for bids.

How to pre-book

How to pre-book

  • £300 donation per car (includes track + road ride)
  • Select your preferred cars
  • 100% of your donation goes directly to the six children’s charities supported by CarFest and Sporting Bears
  • A valid CarFest 2025 ticket is required to take part
  • Cars may be substituted on the day if necessary
  • The Sporting Bears Team will be in touch to confirm your ride

Live auction on site

Live auction on site

Head over to the iconic yellow Sporting Bears gazebo village during the festival and take part in the Live Auction for a chance to bag a seat in one of the incredible cars hitting the track* or simply book a Dream Ride in one of the many cars going on the road**, from as little as £20 upwards.


*min age track 14yo

**min age road 6yo

About the sporting bears

About the sporting bears

Sporting Bears is a car club with a heart. Every member is a car lover on a mission to help children in need – by donating their time, fuel, and cars to make dreams come true. This year, they’ll once again be supporting six of our UK children’s charity partners.



PROUD TO BE SUPPORTING UK CHILDREN’S CHARITIES