There are plenty more motoring meets, events and shows across the UK in the coming months. Here’s a taste of the wide variety on offer
MOLLIE’S DRIVE-IN DINER
WHERE Bristol and Oxfordshire
WHEN 30 May to 22 August
WHY Classic films and fun food at sensible prices A drive-in cinema and diner showing beloved flicks such as Back to the Future, Mrs Doubtfire and Jurassic Park. Tickets are £55, giving entry for one car with two people, plus a meal. Extra passengers cost £20 each. There’s also an on-site motel to make a weekend of it.
BTCC
WHERE Silverstone, Northamptonshire
WHEN 21-22 September
WHY Tremendous racing at one of the world’s most storied venues Silverstone is a fantastic place, but let’s face it: the British Grand Prix hasn’t produced a properly dramatic race for yonks. Instead, consider the British Touring Car Championship, which visits the circuit for its penultimate round. That raises the stakes – and the likelihood of a scrap – to boiling point.
CLASSIC NOSTALGIA
WHERE Shelsley Walsh hillclimb, Worcestershire
WHEN 20-21 July
WHY Great access to historic racers plus a vintage fashion fest A celebration of all things motorsport, with everything from old F1 cars to Group B rally weapons roaring up Shelsley Walsh. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, too, including a vintage fashion contest.
RETRO RIDES GATHERING
WHERE Mallory Park, Leicestershire
WHEN 10-11 August
WHY Quirky pre-2000 cars, fun atmosphere and on-track action If Rollhard (see p43) doesn’t whet your appetite for modern classics, the Retro Rides Gathering is worth a look. It adds track action to the mix (on 10 August), as well as free VIP parking for cars from before 2000.
RALI CEREDIGION
WHERE Ceredigion, Wales
WHEN 30 August to 1 September
WHY Rising stars duke it out on Britain’s toughest lanes International rallying returns to Wales for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Sure, it’s the European Rally Championship rather than the WRC, but the competition is no less hot. It’s also your chance to spot some of the sport’s future talent in action.
SUPER TOURING POWER 2
WHERE Brands Hatch, Kent
WHEN 29-30 June
WHY Transport yourself back to the BTCC’s golden age The Super Touring era gave us some of the most memorable motorsport moments of all time. Gabriele Tarquini’s dramatic barrel roll, John Cleland ‘going for first’, Volvo’s 290bhp fridge on wheels, th
