Car Shows & Events
Le Mans to see Stirling’s first race in his own Porsche RS 61
A highlight of this year’s Le Mans Legend, the historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours, will be Sir Stirling Moss’s very first race at the wheel of his own 1961 Porsche RS 61.
Beaulieu hosts two great family events for half-term
There are two great family events being staged this coming half- term in the grounds of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, in the heart of the New Forest National Park.
2011 Tour Britannia looks forward to biggest ever entry
With less than a month to go before the starting lights go out on 2011 Tour Britannia, the organisers are looking forward to a bumper entry.
BMW selects design greats to compete in 2011 Mille Miglia
BMW selected a trio of design greats to compete in this year's Mille Miglia. Head of BMW Group Design Adrian van Hooydonk and Swiss industrial designer Alfredo Häberli took part in the world's most renowned classic car rally in a white BMW 328, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. One of almost 400 participating teams, the duo set out from Brescia in northern Italy on 12 May.
Silver Jubilee at BCA Blackbushe
There are busy times ahead for everyone at BCA Blackbushe as staff and customers celebrate its 25th Jubilee this month.
BTCC prepares for annual visit to North West
The clock is ticking… there are now less than three weeks to go before the UK’s premier motor racing series, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, arrives at the Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire for the next three races of its exhilarating 2011 season on Sunday 5 June.
VSCC SeeRed visits Donington Park
Donington Park will welcome back old friends this weekend (May 21 & 22), as the Leicestershire venue hosts 'SeeRed' - the Vintage Sports-Car Club's historic racing festival, that offers a packed programme of races with cars dating from pre-war right up until the early 1960s.
British manufacturers line up to debut new models at Motorexpo
Some of Britain’s leading automotive brands will give domestic debuts to new and updated models at this summer’s Motorexpo (6-12 June; motorexpo.com) at Canary Wharf.
Comma offers £2 million worth of raceday tickets
Oil and car care company, Comma, is repeating its motorsport promotion, offering motor racing fans in the UK a share of £2 million worth of raceday tickets.
New and old in action at Silverstone
This year’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will make history as the event will be the first to take full advantage of both the national and international pit complexes at Silverstone.
RS Academy adds Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 to fleet
RS Academy, one of Europe’s most unique and exclusive track-driving car clubs, has taken delivery of only the second Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 to leave the factory; a car which was taken to victory on its debut outing in the British GT Championship at Oulton Park on April 25th.
Beautiful Beaulieu is the perfect setting for Sculpture Trail
This summer, from 19th May to the 21st August, the grounds of the Beaulieu attraction will be enhanced by the creative works of sculptors from all over Hampshire and the Southern Counties.
Blyton Park - new circuit opens for business
The Blyton Park Driving Centre is now officially open following a successful launch on May 4 attended by 75 invited guests and hosted by the entrepreneur and enthusiast behind it, Richard Usher.
Ferrari’s a Forza to be reckoned with
Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of the Ferrari marque, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18th May.
Fine festival fare from Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts
Silverstone’s comprehensive catering facilities will be enhanced by the addition of Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July). Based right at the heart of the festival on the Village Green area, Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts will be providing festival-goers with beautiful freshly prepared food.