Name: JPC smiles for miles @ the Motorist
Start: 2026-06-28T09:00:00+01:00
Location: The Motorist

Exciting news! After 8 years of our inclusive Smiles for Miles event in the North East region we are proud to announce we are showcasing our event in the Yorkshire region ~ Thanks to our dear friends The Motorist and Sherburn Aero Club.
This amazing 2 centre event will offer SuperCar and Sports/Performance car passenger rides but also the chance of helicopter and plane rides (limited availability) so book early.
Sunday 28th June 10:00am – 5:00pm.
We remain committed to delivering an action-packed day of Inclusive automotive excitement while raising vital unrestricted funds for JPC Community Hub CIC, now proudly based at the TAD Centre, Middlesbrough. JPC Community Hub continues its mission to support individuals with special and complex needs, live independently and your participation helps make that possible.
The Smiles for Miles theme for 2026, featuring an impressive range of Prestige, Sports, and Supercars on display. Guests can enjoy the atmosphere on-site or take part in Passenger Ride Experiences along a pre-selected route off-site.
Join us for an unforgettable day – supporting a life-changing Community Interest Company (CIC), and experience incredible
cars, and help us create even more smiles for miles.
Event highlights
Hundreds of performance cars on display
Sports & Supercar passenger rides
Special guests
This event raises vital community funds and supports local children and adults with Special Needs to have an amazing experience through our VIP Programme (Limited Availability).
Passenger Ride Experiences
Fancy being a passenger in a performance, sports, or supercar? Now’s your chance to enjoy a 5-mile drive (off-site) on a pre-selected route. You’ll have the opportunity to ride shotgun in a wide selection of performance cars, including Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin – to name but a few.
Passenger rides start from £25 and are available to book right now – and the best part is, it’s all for a good cause and it’s an inclusive family event.
Places are limited for the Passenger Ride Experiences to around 75 per hour, starting at 10am with the last rides at 4pm.
Please note: Passenger rides are for ages 8 and over. Booster seats and ear defenders are provided to ensure younger participants can enjoy the experience safely.
Car Clubs & Displays
As per previous years, this event is expected to attract over 500 cars on static display, from classics to supercars. If you’d like to display your vehicle, we ask for a one-off £10 contribution which will allow you and 1 passenger access to the event.
If you’re a car club, we can also offer group parking within our display areas. To book your club and get your club ticket setup, please email [email protected]
More about the event
In addition to automotive action on and off site, there will be a great selection of dealership displays, merchandise and street food available, plus fairground rides for our younger guests.
The venue is wheelchair and child friendly, We have an Christmas Early Bird Special – Family Ticket 2 Adults & 2 Children (Under 16 years old) for £22.50 Adults £10 Children (Under 16 years old) £2.50. VIP on site Parking £20.
Standard Prices: Family Ticket 2 Adults & 2 Children (Under 16 years old) for £35. Adults £15 / Children (Under 16 years old) £5. VIP Parking £25 (There is limited availability). There is also offsite parking opposite Hardwick Park from £5.