World GP Drivers from the 1930s to 1990s Line Up for Nostalgic Celebration of Six Decades of Grand Prix

01 July 2005

Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Sir Stirling Moss OBE, John Surtees MBE, Johnny Herbert, John Watson, Jackie Oliver, Tony Brooks, Tony Rolt, Howden Ganley, Peter Gethin, Tim Parnell, Richard Attwood, Geoff Richardson and Tom Delaney all Grand Prix masters from the 1930s to the 1990s are set to head a cast of over 500 competitors to appear at the new-look Silverstone Classic.

Formerly the International Historic Festival the event takes its past traditional slot on the weekend of 30/31 July on the world-famous 3.144 mile Silverstone historic GP circuit to celebrate the event theme of 6 decades of Grand Prix.

In addition, 1930s to 1980s Grand Prix cars from Alfa Romeo, Arrows, Bentley, Brabham, BRM, Bugatti, Connaught, Cooper, Ensign, ERA, Ferrari, Hesketh, Lotus, Maserati, Matra, McLaren, Minardi, Surtees, Tyrell, Williams and Wolf will line up to race in the events most comprehensive programme of historic and classic motor sport.

17 races, with many already closed with full (44 car) grids, covering; TGP, HGPCA pre 1959 Sportscars and pre 1966 F1, Group C, GP Masters, HSCC Pre 1980 F1, F5000, F.Atlantic, BRDC 500 pre-war Sportscars, Historic F.Ford and F.Junior and many more will be overloading the huge paddock complex at Silverstone with two extra paddock areas already being created especially for the event. The 500 plus entry is set to be one of the worlds largest, and most valuable, gatherings of historic motor racing cars and all the paddocks are open FREE of charge to all visitors.

As well as 6 decades of Grand Prix and Sportscars, 6 decades of motorcycles will be on display between the Vintage Motor Cycle Club and the Classic Racing Motorcycle display as well as 6 decades of vintage aircraft arriving for display on the Sunday.

The extensive two-day timetable of action-packed racing will be complemented by a festival programme of activity for all ages and motoring interests in the centre of the circuit. Air displays, Classic Racing Motorcycle displays, Art/Photo Gallery, Trade Stalls, Club car displays, Period Fun Fair, BRDC 500 RetroRun, Children’s entertainment and the much enjoyed Scarf & Goggles with its live music will all be available to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere.
Event sponsors, the worlds fastest growing Auction House, Bonhams, will be holding a special auction of racing cars, related memorabilia and automobilia on Saturday afternoon with viewing on Friday and Saturday morning. Please visit www.bonhams.com for details.

Joint sponsors Classic & Sports Car and MotorSport magazines will be in the heart of the centre displays providing classic and historic racing car advice and information plus supporting the many Classic Car Club owner displays including; Ferrari OC, Alfa Romeo OC, MG Car Club, Jaguar XK & E-Type Clubs, Maserati Club, Porsche Club GB, Lotus Register and many more.

With the dates for the 2006 Silverstone Classic already announced as 28/29/30 July the much loved, respected and enjoyed annual Silverstone summer festival of motorsport is well and truly back with more than one bang!

For this year and with just 4 weeks to go advance admission prices start from just £10.00 with grandstand seating, centre access, parking and access for children (aged 15 and under) ALL FREE.

For further information visit the all-new event website at www.silverstoneclassic.com

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