AN ACTION-packed weekend of rallying will mark the tenth anniversary of the Bradford Classic Car Show.

More than 100 classic, performance and rally cars are revving up to go on display as part of the weekend.

A vintage red double decker bus will also go on display.

Around 60 rally cars from throughout the decades will be parked up in a marquee in City Park on Saturday, August 15, ahead of their race the following day.

These cars will be given their rally plates and numbers and scrutineered in a marquee. They will make their way to prepare for the rally stage, held the following day.

The rally stage, called The Bradford Classic Rally, takes place on Sunday, August 16, at Bowling Park with the gates opening at 8.30am.

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Organisers said the park would "echo out to the sounds and smells of rally cars" from the 60s to the present day, being driven "like they were designed to."

From the iconic Audi Quattros to Lancia’s all conquering 500bhp rally monsters, there will be cars from every era of rallying.

Other cars taking part in the rally include a Subaru Impreza, Triumph TR8, Ford Escort MK1 Mexico and Vauxhall Nova 1400.

More participating vehicles are set to be announced in the following weeks leading up to the weekend of action.

Bowling Park has a rich heritage in rallying as it was used in the 1980s as a stage in the Cartel National Breakdown Championships.

The crowds will be entertained by live BMX stunt demonstrations from Danny Butler's Extreme Mountain Bike stunt team and mountain bike stunt star Jez Avery.

The first rally car will take to the stage at 10am with action continuing through until noon.

The stage will then be reversed to provide even more action in the afternoon.

Away from the action on the track, family entertainment on offer the Sunday includes face painting, bouncy castles, a fairground, mendhi artists, hot and cold food and drinks outlets.

There will be the chance for petrolheads to speak to Motor Sport clubs and Go Motorsport will provide information on how to take part in a whole series of motor sport activities.

Bradford Council's road safety team will also offer information on how to drive safely.

The event is organised by Motion Motorsport Events Management with Bradford Council.

Jonny Noble, City Centre operations manager, said: "As this is the tenth anniversary of the Bradford Classic, we wanted to introduce something a bit special so decided to give people the opportunity to see some amazing rally cars in action.

"This event will really put the city on the motor sports map and we look forward to welcoming people from all over the country.

"We hope to give them a weekend to remember."

Themes of previous year's Bradford Classic shows have included Made in Bradford in 2013, featuring vehicles from the city and Formula One in 2012.

To book tickets for the Sunday event, go to seetickets.com.

For more information on the event, go to bradfordclassiccarrally.co.uk.