Silverstone Targets the World's Largest 40-car
F1 Grid, and Over 100 Grand Prix Cars for Silverstone Classic
14 July 2005
Over 100 Grand Prix cars from 4 categories (7 races), covering six
decades and almost every make of GP car ever raced, will provide a
stunning paddock display at The Home of British Motor Racing. Almost
every race will be at full capacity, with a 44-car grid guaranteeing
fast, competitive racing around Silverstone’s world famous 3.144
mile Historic Grand Prix circuit at The Silverstone Classic on 30-31
July.
A special start grid of 40 cars has been approved by the
FIA for the Thoroughbred Grand Prix race, using the historic fast section
at Club corner and the current
F1 section at Abbey. 32 cars are currently registered for this race
with further entries arriving on a daily basis. The TGP organisers
are confident of staging one of their largest Championship grids ever.
Competitors from over 10 countries, including Japan, USA and Brazil,
will compete for the famous Silverstone International Trophy. The race
has attracted special sponsorship from Minichamps, Grand Prix Legends
and Cosworth, creating one of the longest ever race titles: “The
Silverstone International Trophy race sponsored by Minichamps Grand
Prix Legends for Round 6 of the 2005 FIA Thoroughbred Grand Prix World
Championship powered by Cosworth” (spare a thought for the commentators!).
In addition to the expected TGP battles between Tyrrell, Ferrari, Williams,
Arrows and Minardi, a family duel will also be fought out between American
drivers John Delane and his son Ryan. Both John and Ryan will be competing
for team Hall & Hall, driving Jackie Stewart’s Tyrrell 001
and a Tyrrell 006 respectively.
The pedigree continues throughout the TGP race with the 6-wheeled Tyrrell
P34 of Martin Stretton running alongside Le Mans racer John Bosch’s
ex-Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 312 T3 and the iconic JPS liveried Lotus
72. From the later 1980s period, fans will enjoy seeing the TAG Heuer
/ Leyland Williams FW07 and 08s, the ex-Mansel/de Angelis Lotus 9,
Arrows A3, 4 & 6, Minardi and the Benetton Tyrrell back on the
Grand Prix circuit doing what they do best – race.
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 event’s most comprehensive
programme of historic and classic motor sport.
17 races will be packed into the huge paddock complex at Silverstone,
with two extra paddock areas being created especially for the event.
The 500 plus car entry, with more than 700 drivers, is set to be one
of the world’s largest and most valuable gatherings of historic
motor racing cars. All three paddocks will be open FREE of charge to
visitors enabling them to get up close and personal with some of the
best loved racing cars in the world.
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, a period
fun fair, BRDC 500 RetroRun, children’s entertainment and the
much enjoyed Scarf & Goggles with its live music and BBQ all add
to the unique atmosphere of The Silverstone Classic - one of Silverstone’s
most enjoyable events of the season.
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 available all day
Friday and Saturday morning. Please visit www.bonhams.com for details.
Joint sponsors Classic & Sports Car and MotorSport magazines will
be at the heart of the circuit 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.
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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