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PPC in the Park TV ad banned

UK authorities ban ad that "promotes damage to the environment."

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We've been planning PPC in the Park for more than a year. In that time we've seen the economy fall through the floor and watched as small firms like our struggle to survive. We always planned a TV ad campaign on the Dave channel to make sure we got enough people along to Mallory Park on Saturday May 23. But now our tongue-in-cheek ad has been deemed "offensive." The authorities say we cannot run it because it "promotes damage to the environment." So will they stop Bernie Ecclestone promoting F1? We don't think so. Will airlines and holiday companies be taken off the airwaves? Unlikely. But we're just a small company so we've been targeted and our very livelihood - and those of our employees - threatened.

Did you think Britain was still a free country? Think again. Big Brother isn't just the title of a trashy TV show you know. You can view the ad here. We don't think you'll be offended.

Practical Performance Car (PPC) is a monthly magazine aimed at real car enthusiasts interested in affordable performance tuning. At PPC we pride ourselves in providing the most entertaining, informative and inspiring features for petrolheads everywhere. Each month we feature an eclectic mix of affordable performance cars, great driving adventures and world-class technical features for the DiY tuner. Our editorial team is headed up by well known Will Holman who has a deserved reputation for 'stick a V8 under the bonnet' attitude to life. His editorial team is stacked with experience including Dave Walker (speciality engine management), of the sadly missed Cars and Car Conversions (CCC) magazine, David Vizard, the legendary engine tuning guru, and Kevin Leaper - ex technical editor of Practical Classics.

Have a look at the online Staff Cars section to give you a flavour of PPC but for the real thing go to your local newsagent, WHSmiths, Asda, Tesco or Sainsburys - PPC is on sale the last Thursday of every month. Better still visit our subscriptions page for the latest offers and discounts to have PPC delivered direct to your door at a fraction of the cost.

Examples of magazine features: brakes uprating, suspension improvements, engine transplants, buyers guides, ECU management, kit car builds, car event coverage (including PPC's own show, PPC in the Park) and much more. Examples of some of the staff's cars: 27 litre Rover SD1, 5 litre Capri, track day Rolls Royce, MK1 Transit and more.