Pendine Sands will come alive with the sound of history next month as the legendary land speed record car Babs returns to mark a major milestone in British motorsport.
The special event, taking place on Monday, April 27, 2026, will celebrate 100 years since J. G. Parry-Thomas set a world land speed record on Pendine Sands in 1926.
The free anniversary event will begin at 12pm, with Babs expected to complete two demonstration runs along the community-owned section of the beach. Visitors are being encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking and to secure a good viewing spot.
Alongside the on-beach celebrations, the Museum of Land Speed will officially launch its new Project Lab on the same day. The initiative marks the next phase in developing a permanent exhibition space that will tell the wider story of Pendine and make its collections more accessible.
Local communities and supporters will be invited to help shape the future of the museum as part of the project.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Hazel Evans, said:
“The return of Babs to Pendine Sands for this historic celebration will honour one of the most iconic moments in British motorsport history and recognise the legacy that continues to shape Pendine’s identity today.
“I also look forward to the launch of the Museum of Land Speed’s new Project Lab which is the first step in a fantastic new project to help tell the story of Pendine and we look forward to engaging with the local community to help shape its development.”
A designated viewing area will be in place during the event, and visitors are asked to remain within these zones at all times to ensure safety while the vehicle is in operation.
The centenary event is being organised by the Babs Trust in partnership with Pendine Community Council, the National Motor Museum of Wales and Geraint Owen, who is responsible for maintaining the historic vehicle.
The Museum of Land Speed forms part of CofGâr, Carmarthenshire County Council’s museums and arts service, which oversees a number of cultural sites across the county.
