Torque the Rock charity event will be returning on Saturday 26th July 2025 from 4pm at RAF Gibraltar with quarter mile sprints on the runway.

A statement from Torque the Rock follows below:

After the success of ‘Torque the Rock 2024’ which saw the first ever Airport Sprints in  Gibraltar, this charity event will be returning on Saturday 26 July 2025 from 4pm at RAF  Gibraltar, and this time there will be quarter mile sprints on the runway!  

Powered by Torque Events, this unique experience promises to be a great day for all the  family. The event will be raising funds for charities both in Gibraltar and the UK including  SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. As well as Runway Sprints there will also be a static car  display; military, fire, and police vehicles; family entertainment, and other activities. There  will also be a VIP Champagne and Canapes Reception for those purchasing Sprint Tickets at  the end of the event.  

Torque Events arrange the ultimate luxury, fully escorted, driving events and tours across  the UK, Europe and beyond, ensuring unforgettable experiences of the best roads,  destinations, and hotels. Torque Events are delivered with military precision, knowledge,  and flair, always ensuring an exhilarating, captivating, and unforgettable experience.  

Forged by Directors Benn Laidler MBE and Steve Shaw MA, FCILT, CMCIPD, who are both ex serving members of HM Forces, the team have been driving the most scenic parts of Europe  since 2012, through driving events raising much needed funds for Armed Forces charities.  Benn and Steve are both fully certified petrol heads with a passion for anything with wheels  and to top it off, a thirst for adventure. 

Commodore Tom Guy, Commander of British Forces, Gibraltar said: 

“British Forces Gibraltar is delighted to host ‘Torque the Rock’ 2025 offering this unique  experience in Gibraltar, raising lots of money in aid of worthy causes. We are sure the day  will be a great success.” 

Steve Shaw MA, FCILT, CMCIPD, Director of Torque Events said: 

“When we brought our biennial charity event A Driving Force for SSAFA to Gibraltar in 2024,  it was truly the highlight of the tour. We are thrilled to be organising ‘Torque the Rock’ 2025  and raising further funds for charity.” 

The Clements Prestige team at Clements Worldwide, a Gallagher company, are dedicated to  finding solutions for their clients. They are immensely proud to be supporting Torque Events  and sponsoring Torque the Rock 2025, by providing an insurance solution that allows all 

those in attendance to experience the thrill of a unique runway sprint at RAF Gibraltar. The  Torque Events team are extremely grateful for the sponsorship and look forward to working  with Neil and his team. 

Neil Entwistle from Clements Prestige said: 

“Watching our clients and others have the opportunity to go full throttle in a sprint along the  runway of the airport will be immensely exciting and memorable. We are so happy to be  involved in the sponsorship of this event for Torque Events and fundraising for charities both  here in Gibraltar and the UK, including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.” 

Tickets for ‘Torque the Rock’ 2025 are as follows: 

• £1250 – Runway Sprint Fee includes a car and driver, 1 x place at the VIP reception with no obligation to take charity rides during the event. 

• £750 - Runway Sprint Fee includes a car and driver, 1 x place at the VIP reception,  plus agreeing to take passengers on sprints during the day. 

• £500 – Runway sprint additional driver and VIP reception to be paid in addition to  Runway Sprint Fee. 

• £50 – Passenger Runway Sprint Fee 

• £5 – Spectators Entrance Fee (children under 12 years are FREE OF CHARGE) 

Runway Sprint Tickets are now available to book via the QR Code below and Event Spectator Tickets will be available very soon.