Bicester Motion charity to support major NEC motor show

StarterMotor will support the event at the NEC in Birmingham from November 13 to 15.

The charity focuses on introducing young people to a wide range of career opportunities within the automotive sector.

Steve Cootes, general manager of StarterMotor, said: “We’re incredibly honoured to have been selected as the charity partner for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2026.

“Together, we can ensure the knowledge, craftsmanship and passion that define this remarkable community continue to thrive through the next generation.”

Visitors will be able to donate between £3 and £10 when booking tickets.

This contribution is intended to support StarterMotor’s outreach and education initiatives for young people.

StarterMotor believes the classic vehicle community has an important role in engaging and supporting the next generation.

Bicester Motion is a 444‑acre former RAF Bicester airfield in Oxfordshire, redeveloped as a hub for past, present and future mobility, blending heritage with innovation.

Home to more than 50 specialist automotive and aviation businesses, it combines restored Grade II‑listed buildings with new ‘quarters’ for engineering, experiences and innovation, including the well-known Bicester Heritage site and public events like Scrambles that attract around 150,000 visitors a year.

Positioned as a world‑leading mobility campus, it promotes sustainable transport technology while preserving one of the UK’s best‑preserved pre‑1945 bomber bases.