Isle of Wight Takeover

17/05/2026

Good morning everyone! ☀️

A few important reminders for today to help everything run smoothly:

* Please arrive at the correct gate and at your allocated time.
Do not arrive excessively early, as you may be turned away until your slot opens. If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee placement in your designated section.

* WRISTBANDS READY! Get your wrists out for the lads!
Drivers and passengers — as you approach the entrance, please have your arms out of the windows showing your wristbands. This helps our team get everyone through quickly and keeps queues moving.

* Make sure your section sticker is clearly visible on your windscreen before arriving.

* Please respect our marshals and event staff. Follow all parking directions carefully and park where instructed initially. Once you’ve been given the thumbs up, you’re welcome to rearrange vehicles within your allocated area.

Most importantly, enjoy yourselves!
Let’s smash Takeover 2026! 🎈

16/05/2026

Hello everyone, please can you all make sure you collect your tickets today for a nice smooth entry into the show tomorrow. IF you DO NOT have your tickets then you will be parked up and made to wait until you have been scanned this means you may no be parked up with your group. Ticket collection closes at 6PM today. Also if you have been accepted into the following categories (Show and shine - Rev off - Audio battle) then please make sure you come today to collect your packs as it has all the relevant information needed.

16/05/2026

490 Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8QU, United Kingdom

16/05/2026

TAKEOVER IS NOT AT ROBIN HILL

We are at the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society County Show Ground

490 Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8QU, United Kingdom

15/05/2026

This weekend isn’t just about the cars 🙌
Some amazing local Isle of Wight businesses have kindly teamed up with Takeover to offer discounts to attendees, so make sure you go and show them some support while you’re on the island ❤️

📍 Participating businesses:
• Gurnard Press
• The White Lion
• Tapnell Farm
• The Three Bishops
• The Stag Inn
• Town Choice Cafe
• Trading Card Kingdom
• Donkey Sanctuary
• Silver Screen Autographs
• Angel Steakhouse
• Woodford Butchers
• Wight Karting
• Cafe Aroma
• Cinnamon Restaurant

Whether you fancy food, drinks, family activities or something a little different — go check them out and make the most of your weekend 👌

It’s always good to try somewhere new, and supporting local businesses helps keep the island welcoming us back year after year 🙏

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15/05/2026

Make sure you stop by Gurnard Press Bistro and enjoy 10% OFF your order when you show your Takeover ticket 🙌

From fresh breakfasts and artisan coffee to grazing boards and lunch specials, it’s the perfect stop while you’re on the island 🚗💨

🕒 Opening Hours This Weekend
Friday: 9:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

📍 31 Worsley Rd, Cowes PO31 8JW
📧 [email protected]
📞 01983 293182

Support local while you’re visiting the island ❤️

12/05/2026

🚗🔥 IOW TAKEOVER 2026 PRE-SHOW PREP 🔥🚗

Get your car looking show ready before the big weekend! 👀✨

We’ve teamed up with _ and to bring you exclusive pre-show offers for IOW Takeover 2026 👇

🧼 DETAILING PACKAGES
£35 Exterior Wash
£50 Full Inside & Out Detail

📍 Macketts Farm, Macketts Lane, Newport, PO30 3AS

⚙️ REMAP DEALS
20% OFF Stage 1 & Stage 2 Remaps
📅 Valid from 16th May – 21st May 2026

Make sure your car is turning heads on show day 😮‍💨🔥
Spaces will fill fast — book early to avoid missing out!

11/05/2026

As more of you start arriving on the island, this is a reminder to everyone attending Takeover 2026 👇

We love welcoming the modified car community to the Isle of Wight each year 🙌 but while you’re here, you represent yourself and your club the right way.

🚗 Driving laws apply
🚦 Speed limits apply
👀 And people are watching

🟢 Green Light – Drive responsibly and respect the island.
🟡 Amber Light – Warning issued and registration logged.
🔴 Red Light – Event ban, no refund, lifetime Takeover ban, details passed to Hampshire Police.

Dangerous driving can be reported with photo/video evidence to:
📧 [email protected] or via this link https://www.iowtakeover.co.uk/report-behavour

Most of you already set the right example 👊 let’s keep it that way and make Takeover 2026 memorable for the right reasons.