Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2011

Nissan Juke swaps four wheels for just two, attempting to break the course record for two-wheeled car

Lancia Delta Intergrale, one of several stunning Group B rally cars that will be lapping the new tarmac rally stage throughout the weekend.

A collection of tri-colore Lamborghinis size up a Bugatti Veyron next to the on site heliport

There's a hive of activity by the busy start line at all times, with classic motorbikes and cars mixing it with high-performance modern machines and a variety of racer

There were big crowds out to watch the cars during free practice, even though the pace proved a little more relaxed for some of the older runner

Ford's iconic Model T took pride of place by the chicane on the main straight - celebrating 100 years of the Blue Oval in the UK.

The Green Car Guide stand was flying the flag for fuel efficiency - with exhibits from VW, BMW and Nissan, although it didn't prove as popular as the supercar paddock

The Noble M600 - one of the few modern supercars in the paddock - and in fact two of Noble's £200,000 McLaren rivals were vying for the attention of the crowds on site

BAC Mono - a British single-seater aiming for the lap record

The experimental 1907 BMW BRUTUS - complete with 46-litre V12, 550bhp, wooden wheels and no brakes on the front wheels - only the bravest drivers need apply!

Audi Auto Union Type C at £9M this was by far the single most expensive car in the Pageant - although there was plenty of competition from Bugatti and many other

This eye-catching 'ICARUS' statue - with exhausts instead of arms - took pride of place watching over the starting line.

Jaguar did runs of the circuit in the new 2.2D XF, while the XKR-S was on the stand

As one of the three main sponsors of the 'magnificent marques' preview show, Bentley brought their record breaking ice-speed Continental - the limited edition ISR.