A PACKED day of high-octane action at the Hendy Performance Open Day attracted thousands of motoring fans to Thruxton Motor Circuit at the weekend.

The annual open day was bigger than ever before, with hundreds of cars on display and more than 6,000 fans, who were entertained by high-speed action on the track, stunning sports, classic, and new cars and celebrity guests.

Harry Pearson, brand performance said: “This year our combination of motoring attractions and family entertainment was a winning formula.

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“This is our third year hosting the event at Thruxton, which is the ideal venue to offer a wide range of activities and attractions.”

Highlights of the day included on-track action from Hendy Ambassadors, as well as precision driver Paul Swift, and more than 600 static displays from performance car enthusiasts who showcased everything from Fords to Ferraris.

The open day also provided the perfect backdrop for Hendy to showcase some of its sports and performance brands from across the group, including Maserati, Lotus and MOKE.