|
Thousands
expected as the Home of British Motor Racing goes
classic
|
|
One of
the world's largest classic motorsport events, the Silverstone Classic
takes place on 25/26/27 July, bringing together a unique gathering of road
and racing cars to the Home of British Motor Racing. Thousands of
spectators are expected over the three days as some of the biggest names
in motorsport will be either present or remembered in more than 21 races
on the Grand Prix circuit.
|
This
year’s event celebrates the 60th aniversary of the first Grand Prix ever
held at the Northamptonshire track in 1948. Then, a young farmer by the
name of Jimmy Brown was given the ardous task of turning the former WWII
airfield into a Grand Prix track in just nine
weeks.
Now, the
Silverstone Classic looks to showcase some of the highlights of that
60-year period with a fabulous collection of classic cars from Formula 1
and Sportscars to Group B rally cars and saloon cars and in keeping with
the 60th Visitors will also have the chance
to rub shoulders with some of the
UK’s best
known racing drivers as the British Racing Drivers’ Club also celebrates
its 80th Anniversary at the event. anniversary celebrations the voice of Formula One,
Murray Walker will be guest of honour at the event.
The
Silvertsone Classic will feature eight decades of motor racing
entertainment including 700 cars previously driven by some of the worlds
greatest drivers. But there will be something for everyone at this year’s
Silverstone Classic. It’s not
just track activity on offer, making the event a truly family affair.
As well
as the open paddock offering the chance to see race cars up close and talk
to some of the hundreds of drivers present, there is also the chance to
watch some superb on-track and air displays. These include a flypast by a
Spitfire and Mustang as well as the Red Devils Freefall Parachute Team,
Hunter Jet Fighter and the
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
There
will be live music in the form of
Britain’s Got
Talent finalists eScala, Imagine the Beatles, Soul Convention and the
Peter O’Donnell Quartet.
For the
younger visitors there’s a period funfair, crèche and childrens
entertainment area. Plus for
the classic enthusasist there’s the Bonhams Auction with a mouth-watering
collection of Porsche and Lotus race and road cars and memorabilia, plus
an exhibition area including autojumble, trade displays and
accessories.
Tickets
are available online at www.silverstoneclassic.com or by
phoning 08717 03 38 48. Adult
prices start at £30 and accompanied children under 16 are free. All tickets include free car
parking, paddock entry and a grandstand seat making the Silverstone a
great value for money family day out.
Event
Background
The
annual Silverstone Classic festival will be organised and promoted by
Motion Works UK Limited (MWUK), the company recently licensed by
Silverstone to stage the event for the next five years. The Silverstone Classic is a
celebration of motor racing across all decades from the 1920s to the 1990s
on a current FIA approved circuit and is not totally historic as it also
invites more contemporary races such as Group C, Saloons and late Formula
One cars to be raced and seen in their appropriate surroundings. Classic
Car Owner Clubs from across the
UK
and overseas play an important supporting role in recent years with 4,000
cars expected this year. The event Auction remains an important landmark
and features such as the Scarf & Goggles meeting area, art & photo
galleries, period air displays, funfairs, themed catering, will be
retained and enhanced, with new attractions being added over the next few
years.
For
more information, ticket prices and the latest news on the 2008
Silverstone Classic visit
www.silverstoneclassic.com
|
