Car Shows & Events
Porsche makes its ‘marque’ at Race Retro Sale
Porsche is Race Retro’s chosen marque for 2012 so it’s only fitting that Silverstone Auctions has some superb examples from the German car manufacturer up for auction at the event.
Z-cars and movie stars to celebrate at Silverstone
The UK will stage its first-ever BMW ‘Z-Fest’ at this summer’s Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (20-22 July).
Historics gets customs attention
With the unique appeal of customised cars pressing the buttons for many collectors, classic car auctioneer Historics is bringing four sets of whacky wheels to its sale at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands, on Saturday February 18th 2012.
New races add to spectacular Silverstone Classic
The 2012 Silverstone Classic powered by the AA will showcase an even greater spectrum of motor sport history following confirmation that two exciting new races will be adding to this summer’s on-track action.
A very special slalom for Fernando and Felipe
The snow-capped mountains of Madonna di Campiglio are more used to hosting alpine skiing champions on their slopes for World Cup downhill races, but today they provided the backdrop to a most unusual parallel slalom race.
Santa Pod puts on best ever show for Autosport 2012
Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European drag racing, has announced its finest ever showcar line-up for next year’s Autosport International show at the NEC in Birmingham.
New exhibition of premier historic motoring images
The Heritage Motor Centre (HMC) is to host a new gallery style exhibition entitled 'Motorgraphs' which will run from 28 January to 26 February showcasing exceptional motoring photography from the archives.
HMC to host exciting new Motoring Record Breakers exhibition!
Being the year of the Olympics and hopefully a year when plenty of British athletes will break records; the Heritage Motor Centre is set to host an exciting new exhibition entitled “Motoring Record Breakers”.
The Hypersonic passenger experience at Silverstone
Further complementing its impressive line-up of customer Thrills and Experiences, Silverstone has launched The Hypersonic*.
Caterham set to thrill at Autosport International
Iconic British sportscar manufacturer, Caterham Cars, will assemble an impressive array of vehicles at ASI, including its legendary Seven, the SP/300.R sports prototype it launched at the show 12 months ago and a Caterham-branded F1 car.
HERO brings ‘Arrive and Drive’ to Race Retro 2012
Visitors to Race Retro are to be given the chance to drive a rally car, thanks to HERO, The Historic Endurance Rallying organisation.
SuperPro VAG Trophy adds Golf Mk4 category
The successful SuperPro VAG Trophy has broadened its appeal by creating a new class within its grid for the ever-popular VW Golf Mk4 TDI/GTI variants. The new series will be known as the Mk4 Golf TDIGTI Challenge and will be televised during 2012 on Motors TV.
New Santa Pod ticket shop goes live - Click, print and arrive in 2012!
Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European drag racing has just unveiled its super-smart and ultra-convenient online ticket store. Santa Pod has invested in the latest ‘Ticketmaster’ software, which allows customers to quickly buy and acquire their show tickets for any of Santa Pod’s 2012 events.
Fans to vote for inaugural ‘Silverstone Media Awards’
As another action packed season of motor sport comes to a close, Silverstone is delighted to announce the launch of its first ever Silverstone Media Awards, inviting motor sport fans to vote for their favourite media coverage from the 2011 Formula 1 and MotoGP seasons.
HMC to host exclusive Land Rover Heritage Run in 2012
The Heritage Motor Centre (HMC) is to host an exclusive Heritage Run from Lode Lane in Solihull to the HMC at Gaydon on Sunday 30 September 2012. Starting from the home of the legend at the Land Rover factory in Solihull, the procession will then make its way to the HMC.