June 14th saw the return of the Adrian Flux French Car Show at Rockingham Raceway and for once the weather was on our side!

A lot of my work is done behind the scenes so I decided not to don the lycra again this year, but the rest of the Fluxbabes were out in force, including our new additions Emma, Kim, Megan, Kayleigh and Janine, who did a great job considering it was their first ever show!


Laura & I had the best ever experience with Opposite Lock drifting team! These guys were crazy - and despite being blinded by the smoke and covered in bits of burnt rubber it had to be the best part of my day!

The babes spent a lot of time visiting the clubs and handing out some freebies...and got stuck in with the Adrian Flux F1 Competition...All in all I think everyone had a great time...I'm sure the girls will be blogging about their FCS 09 experience soon so keep your eyes peeled...

Finally, I'd just like to thank all those that were involved with the show over the weekend - everyone worked really hard to make the show a success! a big thank you to Gary & Shane for lending us their cars for the Flux Lounge - cheers guys!! and also to all those who attended for making it such a great day!

Bye for now
Cx

• Adrian Flux started the company with only 2 members of staff in 1973 specialising in insurance for Kit cars, modified cars, American cars and disabled drivers.


• Adrian Flux employs over 400 people, all based at the East Winch offices.


• We are one of the Countries leading Kit Car, American Car, and modified Car insurance providers.


• We can provide great insurance deals for all cars, including classics, campers, imports and standard cars; we’re not only made for the modified market!

• Our Household and Commercial Department has expanded from 3 staff to 25 in the last few years.


• Due to the continuing expanding of the company the office has had 2 new buildings and extensions added since 2000.


• Our Fireworks display raffle raised £1,700 for charity. It was split between Help for Heroes and Forward + Futures Day Centre in Kings Lynn.


• According to our research the more you wash your car and keep it clean the less likely you are to make a claim on your insurance.


• Every car or bike that’s featured in our calendars, magazine ad’s or leaflets is one that we can actually insure.

• Adrian Flux compares rates from around 40 insurance companies to make sure that our clients get the best rates and deals possible.


• Flux Rescue is one of the most competitive breakdown packages available for car insurance at only £45, including home start, and European cover.


• Owners Club members can get special discounts on their insurance, providing their club is on our recommended list, which can be viewed on the main Adrian Flux site. So it’s always worth joining up!


• All of our Underwriting, and Customer Service call centre staff are based in the UK, in fact every part of the company is UK based – and we have no intention of changing that!


• Doing an advanced driver or rider course can get you discounts on your insurance.


• 85% of our clients are male, with Ford being the most common make of vehicle we insure.

• The flux babes first outing to the car show scene was back in 2004 at the MaxPower Show


• Laura is the only one left of the original babes.


• The only show to see all the FluxBabes together is the Adrian Flux French Car Show.
• Most of the FluxBabes name their cars.


• Keely has a shoe obsession and has over 150 pairs of shoes!


• Gemma can’t sleep without socks on.


• Charlie has to have the volume on her car radio on an even number.


• Jem has an obsession with all things CSI.


• We’re currently starting the process of recruiting some new FluxBabes after the retirement of Jenny, Rachelle, and Kelly.


• Shelia’s Wheels aren’t the only insurance ladies with a convertible!

If you were there on the day you may be aware that we were running numerous competitions to win anything from a magnum of champage, £250 cash to a year's free insurance with Adrian Flux!! So I just thought I'd give a little mention to our winners!...

Congratulations to Richard, who owns a Clio 172 Cup - he won a years Free insurance!

...and also to our winner of the Scalextric Competition - who is shown below with all the 'babes that were there on the day...

Lee, who also owns a Clio! and is a memner of "Club Clio" shown below was one of many who received a FREE quote from us that day - and luckily for him - his name was picked out to win a Magnum of Champagne!

Lee pictured below with Fluxbabe Emma:

Club Clio: (Below)

So congratulations guys! We hope to see you all again next year...

Well this year, my experience of the French Car Show was a little different from 2007... As you can see from the pic - I wasn't donning the lycra (or the heels! check out little miss midget in the middle there!) My role at Flux involves a lot of planning and organisation of the shows we attend, so really I had to be on hand to help set up and muck in with all the work that goes on behind the scenes. For many of the girls this year it was there first show - and they all did a fantastic job! Despite nearly getting blown away by the major winds!

The pictures from the weekend will all be on the website soon, but if you really can't wait - check out our Bebo and Facebook pages! If you were there at the show why not leave a comment too - as we'd love to know what you thought...

Bye for now...

Charlie x

Adrian Flux has been the official sponsor of the French Car Show since 2001! and this year we're hoping it will be better than ever before! The show is being held at Rockingham Motor Speedway, Northants on Sunday 22nd June! and the fluxbabes will be out in force! (So there will be plenty of chances to get your photo taken with the girls!)

Once again there will be lots going on at the Flux stand; we'll have live DJs, games, competitions on our GIANT scalextrics - which was a big hit last year! There will also be Nintendo Wiis with plasma screens, a pool table and table football!! and we'll even be giving away FREE popcorn and candy floss!

You can also have a chat with some of the staff on our stand who'll be able to give you a free quote - tailored to suit your needs.

You can buy tickets or download a ticket booking form from www.frenchcarshow.co.uk/

Or - if you've voted for who you want to be the next fluxbabe (see our competition page) you may already be in with a chance of winning two VIP tickets - and a brand new Sat Nav! The competition closes at the end of April - so don't forget to vote soon!!

Keep your eyes peeled for more info leading up to the event...

After hearing the girls who have entered our Flux Factor competition, were asked why they wanted to be a FluxBabe, it got me thinking - why is it great to be a FluxBabe? Here are some of the reasons I came up with...

• The shows are always great to go to.....at the shows we attend, our stand is the place to be with plenty going on, from games and competitions to goodie bags and not to mention us!



• We get to see and pose with some great cars....

• The photoshoots are always good fun...check out the behind the scene's video from the shoot in September



• We get the chance to meet and speak to real car and bike enthusiasts



• At last years brilliant French Car Show we got the chance to meet Eric 'Rocket Man' Scott

• We get the chance to get out of the office and spread the Flux word!



• We're all friends in and out of work, and have shared many a night out....

Don't forget to vote for your favourite girls in out hunt for some new FluxBabes!

Well as Jen mentioned below we are on the hunt for some fresh new faces and have offered all the girls at Flux the opportunity to become a Fluxbabe!

Just in case you haven't had enough of voting for your favourite contestant! ...we are asking you to vote for your favourite girl, so check out the competition page to see profiles and pics of all the Fluxbabe wannabes and place your vote!

All those who vote are in for the chance to win VIP tickets to this years French Car Show which is on Sunday June 22nd where you can meet the girls themselves! and you'll also win a brand new Sat Nav system to make sure you get there!!

The winners will be announced at the end of April so GET VOTING NOW!