Sporting Bears Dream Rides

Experience the ultimate Classic and Supercar Dream Ride at the Birmingham NEC!Sporting Bears Dream Rides offer unforgettable passenger experiences in everything from stunning classic cars to jaw-dropping supercars. Picture a thrilling ten-mile spin on the open roads surrounding the NEC in your dream machine. It’s the most exhilarating way to raise money for charity – feel the power, make a memory, and support a great cause.

Fancy a ride for charity?

Take a passenger seat for a 10-mile driving experience with Sporting Bears – all in support of UK children's charities.
In exchange for a minimum donation, you’ll enjoy the ride of your life in everything from iconic classic cars to modern supercars. Feel the thrill of a McLaren, hear the growl of a Mustang, or cruise in a cherished Jaguar from a golden era.
With around 100 cars available daily and 1,500 club members, there's something for every petrolhead – from hot hatches to head-turning hypercars.
Sporting Bears patron Mike Brewer will kick off each morning with a live stage presentation celebrating the cars and the cause.
No need to pre-book – choose and book your ride on the day!

Sporting Bears mascot, the stig,t gives a high-five to a child at the Classic Motor Show, with classic cars visible in the background.

Some of the cars available at previous shows include:

  • A Defender Works V8 provided by Jaguar Land Rover Classics  to mark the 70th anniversary
  • The latest Alpine A110, given five star reviews by motoring critics, this reincarnation is a truly stunning sports car
  • The new Morgan Plus 6, the first new model in many years, with 335bhp, a top speed of 166mph and 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds
  • The brand new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera capable of accelerating to 62mph in less than 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 211mph
  • Plus a fantastic mix of cars from classic British sports cars, exotic supercars and tv stars including the Maserati 3200GT recently driven by Vicki Butler-Henderson on Fifth Gear
Sporting Bears

About Sporting Bears

Since Dream Rides began in 1992, the Sporting Bears have raised over £3 million in donations, including nearly £31,000 at the last show!

Sporting Bears is run on the generosity of its members and support of their partners who freely give their time, fuel, and maintenance of their cars to ensure that every penny donated by you goes directly to the UK children's charities.

Find out more about the Sporting Bears and their fantastic work for charity.

Charities the Bears supported at Classic Motor Show 2024

Young Minds

The UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.  https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ 

Young Minds Charity

Me and Dee

Gifting families with special memories when they are needed most. https://meanddee.co.uk/

 

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Thrive

Using gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable. https://www.thrive.org.uk/

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Sibling Support

Sibling Support helps young people whose brother or sister - a sibling - has died. https://www.siblingsupport.co.uk/

 

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Thanks from charities supported previously

Claire House Hospice cared for Gabe aged 3 and his family at the end of his short life. Jenni, Gabe's Mum wrote “At Claire House we swam together, ate together, watched movies together, took photos together, had fun and made memories. Five days after we moved into the hospice Gabe died surrounded by his family. We are really grateful that you have chosen to support Claire House as they reach out to care for every dying child.”
Birmingham Children’s Hospital wrote to say they felt “beyond privileged that the Sporting Bears Motor Club had chosen them to fund raise for. The paediatric patient experience extends far beyond the walls of our hospital thanks to your support. Weekend camps help children to develop self-confidence and self-esteem. It means so much to our children and families to know that you are thinking of them and sending your love and support.”