Car Shows & Events
Donington Historic Festival Senna tribute takes shape
Plans to celebrate Ayrton Senna at the 2013 Donington Historic Festival (May 3rd, 4th, 5th) are well underway, with a mixture of static displays in the Paddock and on-track demonstrations of cars which played a significant role in the career of the late triple World Champion already confirmed for the event.
Grannymobile is wheeled into World of Top Gear at Beaulieu
Bringing with it a distinct smell of mothballs, another casualty from the new series of BBC Top Gear has been wheeled into Beaulieu for some rest and recuperation – turn up your hearing aids and dig out those walking sticks, the Grannymobile has arrived!
BMW takes to the skies at Silverstone Classic
The organisers of this summer’s Silverstone Classic (26-28 July) are delighted to announce a new multi-dimensional partnership with BMW UK.
The Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 returns to Bond In Motion
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is pleased to announce the return of the most iconic of all Bond cars, the Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5, to its Bond In Motion exhibition.
Goodwood Revival waste recycled to fit the slimmest waist
When motor racing first began at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in the austere post-War days of 1948, make-do and mend was all the rage. Recycling as we know it today though was an entirely unknown concept.
Sought after BMW’s under the hammer
Possibly the most distinctive model to be offered at the Silverstone Auctions hosted Race Retro and Classic Car Sale has been unveiled as a 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’ FIA Race Car in bright orange.
SuperPro VAG and GTi Championships up the ante in 2013
After an entertaining season of packed grids and impressive driving standards in 2012, the organisers of the SuperPro VAG Trophy and Mk2 Golf GTi Championships have turned up the wick for the forthcoming season with new, more competitive regulations, more drivers and even a trip to the legendary Spa Francorchamps Circuit!
HMC to stage new exhibition celebrating 100 years of “Morris the Man”
The Heritage Motor Centre is to host a new exhibition entitled “Morris the Man” which will run from the 23 March – 1 September and celebrate the centenary of William Morris’ car making empire.
Santa Pod announces Performance Direct as new lane sponsor
Santa Pod, the home of European drag racing, has announced leading insurance company, Performance Direct as its lane sponsor for the 2013 season.
More mid-engined motor racing magic at the Goodwood Revival
Further to the recent announcement that Goodwood will be staging a unique all-Ford GT40 race at this year’s Goodwood Revival (13-15 September) to mark 50 years since development of this exceptional mid-engined Anglo-American racer began, another legendary mid-mounted endurance racer will now also be competing at this September’s event.
Aston Martin to celebrate centenary at Brands Hatch
The largest collection of Aston Martin racing cars ever to gather on a single track will meet at Brands Hatch in July for a unique race series to continue the British brand’s centenary celebrations.
Beaulieu announces the Simply Rallies schedule for 2013
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is proud to announce its schedule of Simply Rallies for 2013, with the addition of several new themes.
Pop and soul legends top live music bill at Silverstone Classic
One of Britain’s most famous bands – The Hollies – will top the live music bill at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (26-28 July).
Top Gear sends Beaulieu its P45
The long-awaited new Top Gear series is now airing on the BBC and that can mean only one thing – new challenge cars arriving at Beaulieu’s World of Top Gear! And visitors will not be disappointed – the latest arrival is none other than Jeremy Clarkson’s weird and wonderful P45.
The 2013 SiliconHoses.Com Sports and GT Championship
SiliconHoses.Com, the UK based manufacturer of motorsport hoses and fittings, announced its plans at the recent Autosport show to become the title sponsor of the 2013 Sports and GT Championship at Castle Combe.