Silverstone Classic

Sponsored by Bonhams

Featuring 22 races, 800+ competitors, and 600 of the most valuable race cars and motorcycles in the world, last year's Silverstone Classic was bigger and better than ever. A crowd of 38,000 goers were whished back to a bygone era as Silverstone's Historic Grand Prix circuit echoed to the sound of international classic racing at its very best.

With its central theme of Sports Car and Endurance Racing, this year's three day festival (27-29 July) is all set to provide more action and entertainment. As well as what's certain to be a spectacular Saturday evening dusk race featuring many of the most evocative Le Mans racers this summer's Silverstone Classic will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Porsche 956 - one of the world's most successful sportscars of all time, which was first launched and raced at the Silverstone six hour race of 1982. Adding to occasion Bonhams will also be in attendance with a new-look auction of cars and automobilia totally themed around the Porsche marque.

Soaking up the warming rays, enjoying England's green and pleasant land whilst wafting through picture postcard villages in a classic car... the perfect recipe for a wonderful summer morning? Starting early on the Saturday at a choice of four locations, the Silverstone Classic Retro Run on the 28th July is a dream come true for the owner of any pre-1987 classic car. To top it off, each participant will drive two laps of the legendary track in their own car, receive two full three-day event passes with in-field parking at the Silverstone Circuit and also a complimentary four-month subscription to Classic and Sportscar magazine. Surely the highlight of any classic motor sport enthusiast's calendar.

On top of the mouth-watering line-up of races starring the very best single-seater, GT and touring cars from the past 80 years, the entire infield will be packed with more than 4000 classic cars showcasing in excess of 50 famous marques. There will also be a period fun fair, air displays, trade stalls, a photo & art gallery and The Scalextric Roadshow, plus live music and barbecues in the famous Scarf & Goggles entertainment area. The list of activities is endless, with plenty to keep the whole family richly entertained. Adding to the fun, more than 30 hot air balloons are set to fire up for their traditional morning and evening fly-outs.