The Lombard Rally Festival is set to return to Craufurdland Castle for a weekend of historic car action on August 23 and 24. This event, now in its second year, will feature around 60 historic rally cars showcased on a specially constructed rally stage. Attendees can expect to see a range of vehicles, including ex-works cars from the 1960s and various models from the 1970s through the early World Rally Championship era.

Event organizer Tim Nash announced that notable rally champions will be present, including Dai Llewellin and Harald Demuth, both former factory drivers for Audi during the iconic Quattro era in the 1980s. Additionally, Harri Rovanpera and Harri Toivonen will also participate, adding to the excitement.

The festival kicks off with a meet-and-greet on August 22. On August 23, there will be a Scenic Tour starting from Balloch at Loch Lomond that concludes at Craufurdland Castle. The rally car demonstrations are scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM on both days of the festival. Sunday will also feature a static display of classic and sports cars alongside the rally action.

Tickets for this event are currently available for purchase.

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The text states that tickets for this event are currently available for purchase. However, it does not mention any prices or accessibility issues, which could be a problem for people with lower incomes or disabilities. This omission helps to hide potential class bias by making it seem like everyone can attend without any issues.

The text describes Harri Rovanpera and Harri Toivonen as participating in the festival, but it does not provide any information about their current involvement or status in rally driving. This creates a sense of mystery around these individuals, which may be intended to create excitement or interest among readers.

The text states that attendees can expect to see a range of vehicles, including ex-works cars from the 1960s and various models from the 1970s through the early World Rally Championship era. However, it does not mention any cars from later eras or other types of vehicles that may be included in modern rallies. This omission helps to create an outdated image of rally driving and ignores potential changes or advancements in technology.

The text mentions that notable rally champions will be present at the festival, but it does not provide any information about what they will be doing there beyond participating in demonstrations and meet-and-greets. This lack of detail helps to create an air of exclusivity around these individuals and their activities.

Overall, these biases work together to create a positive image of rally driving as an exciting and exclusive activity that is worth attending events like this festival for

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