In 2016 the Hovercraft Club of Gt Britain celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Festival of Hovercraft from 18 - 31 July.
It will include a World Hovercraft Racing Championship at Tamworth Staffs UK from 27-31 July 
Since 2009 Races have been broadcast live over the internet, but in the early days they were often seen at the cinema. 
Lets go back to the beginning - below are links to hovercraft rallies & races from the early years.
They tell a fascinating story of how racing hovercraft developed.