A MAJOR live-action car rally has been cancelled because of poor ticket sales.

The Bradford Classic Rally and Motorshow was a new event planned for Bradford's Bowling Park in August. It was due to feature classic cars from every era of rallying, as well as stuntman performances.

But the event, organised by Motion Motorsport to tie in with the tenth annual Bradford Classic car show in the city centre, has now been called off.

Bradford Council's city centre operations manager Jonny Noble said: "Motion Motorsport Events Management and Bradford Council regret to announce the cancellation of the proposed Bradford Classic Rally stage due to take place on Sunday, August 16 in Bowling Park.

"There was a pre-set threshold of income from ticket sales and sponsorship, which unfortunately has not been met.

"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused and a full refund will be made to those who have already bought tickets."

The Bradford Classic car show will go ahead as planned in Centenary Square on Saturday, August 15.