Silverstone Classic 2019 in rearview and preparing 2020
Memories of another incredible Silverstone Classic may still be fresh in the minds of the record number of visitors but the clock has already started counting down to next year’s event – the date for which is announced today. As tradition dictates, the Classic will be staged at the home of British motor sport two weeks after the showcase British Grand Prix. With the Formula One dates provisionally confirmed for 17-19 July, the three-day 2020 Silverstone Classic is similarly provisionally confirmed for the mid-summer weekend of 31 July to 2 August. Both dates will be confirmed later in the year, once the Grand Prix schedule has been finalised.
It was Silverstone Classic 2019
The curtain has come down on another record-breaking Silverstone Classic that wowed the crowds from Friday morning through to Sunday evening. This 2019 edition of the hugely popular blockbuster event attracted record grids, record car club attendees, record spectator numbers giving a total attendance of 109,000 over the weekend – a significant increase on previous years. A total of 21 spine-tingling retro races, countless off-track entertainment, packed car club displays and iconic anniversary parades elevated the world’s biggest classic car motor racing event to even greater heights.
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ABARTH AND ALFA ROMEO JOIN THE CLASSIC PARTY! • Celebrating 70 years since Carlo Abarth founded his company • Legendary Italian brands to offer visitors Drive Live test drives • Special club house for Abarth and Alfa Romeo owners at the Classic Few car companies can boast such rich sporting heritages as either Abarth or Alfa Romeo – so it is no surprise that both legendary Italian marques will have a major presence at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (26-28 July), the planet’s biggest retro racing festival where the cars are the stars.
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For three memorable days: July 26-28, both racing paddocks will be packed with many of the world’s finest and most revered competition cars, not only spanning a full century of epic motor sport history but also showcasing the sport’s complete spectrum from iconic single-seaters and magical GTs through to much-loved touring cars and dramatic sports prototypes.
Traversée de Paris 2019 (summer)
The 12th Traversée de Paris was held on July 21,2019. For this 12th edition, because of works happening on the Château de Vincennes esplanade, Vincennes en Anciennes, first French organization of multi-brand vintage cars organizing the event, has chosen the National vintage cars conservatory (CNVA) in Antony as the meeting point and starting point of this ride.This chase gave the opportunity to discover this unique organization specialized in offering trainings to restore vintage cars.
Hungaroring Classic 2019
Only 21 days to go to the Hungarian F1 GP and yet the weekend July 13-14 the Budapest circuit pulsated to the rhythm of historic cars with the Hungaroring Classic, the fourth round of the Peter Auto Series. After what was a historic first staging in 2017, this year's event confirmed its success with 179 participants, 170 cars entered, 780 vehicle local clubs and 45 000 spectators who flocked to the track to watch and admire the cars racing in the seven grids.
Automobilové klenoty 2019
Zajímavé historické automobily i motocykly představil o sobotě 22. června festival Automobilové klenoty 2019, konaný již v druhém ročníku v neobvyklém prostředí hostivařského golfu na okraji Prahy. Soutěžní přehlídka byla zakončena vyhlášením vítězů a uděleným cen v mnoha kategoriích.
GRAND PRIX DE L’AGE D’OR 2019
GRAND PRIX DE L’AGE D’OR: 55 YEARS OF UNBROKEN PASSION Almost 300 cars flocked to the Dijon-Prenois circuit to measure themselves against the asphalt and one another including the six Peter Auto grids, Formula Junior as well as the club sessions. The variety of races delighted a large number of drivers and the crowds of enthusiasts who turned up to see the cars.
Soutěž elegance Villa d´Este 2019
Krásné prostředí parku kolem Villy d´Este proměněné dnes na Grandhotel na březích severoitalského jezera Como vytváří nenapodobitelnou kulisu pro Soutěž elegance historických motocyklů a automobilů pořádanou zde již od roku 1929.
Concorso d´Eleganza Villa d´Este 2019 (1)
Since 1929, one of the most respectable Concours d´Elegance is organised in the park of Villa d´Este in Cernobbio on lake Como in northern Italy. For vintage and classic motorcycles there are six different categories and for cars even nine categories.
5th Concours Arts & Elegance Richard Mille
On Sunday 30th June 2019 the Le Nôtre lawns in the Chateau de Chantilly domain will provide an idyllic setting for a gathering which, for the space of a few hours, will become the most beautiful automobile museum in the world! Over100 exceptional cars from different universes and all eras will be assembled there for the 5th Concours Arts & Elegance Richard Mille.
the XV Pujada to La Trona Rally
Les Masies de Voltregà (Osona, Barcelona): V-Line Org. has published the list of participants of the XV Pujada to La Trona, mountain speed and regularity test to be held Sunday, May 19, on the BV-4608 road from Sant Hipòlit de Voltregà to Sant Boi de Lluçanès and between pk 13,050 and 7,306. This race has been recovered after 10 years of absence of the national car calendar and will pass the pre-inspection by the FCA to score in the future for the championship of Catalonia.
Spa-Classic 2019 (2/fr)
Quinze jours après la neige des 6 Heures de Spa-Francorchamps, les concurrents du 9ème Spa-Classic se sont contentés de quelques averses de pluie. Juste de quoi rajouter au spectacle qui n’en n’avait pourtant pas vraiment besoin avec 339 voitures en course... Un record ! Le public ne s’y est pas trompé, la fréquentation ayant elle aussi augmenté avec plus de 20 000 spectateurs comptabilisés sur les trois jours.
Spa-Classic 2019
Spa-Classic, created in 2011 and standing firm among the major European events for hidtoric cars, returned on the probably most beautiful circuit in the world May 17-19, 2019. Two weeks after snow hit the Spa-Francorchamps circuit the competitors in the 9th Spa-Classic only had to cope with a few showers, just enough to add some spice to the spectacle, which didn’t really need it, with 339 cars racing – a record! The public flocked to the track in anticipation of the pleasures that awaited them as the attendance also increased with more than 20 000 spectators over the three days.
Concours d ´Elegance Schloss Roztoky 2019
Der Garten und die umliegende Parkanlage des Schlosses in Roztoky am Rande der Hauptstadt Prag waren zur lebendigen Bühne der Schönheitskonkurrenz der historischen Motorräder und Fahrzeuge. Diese Veranstaltung wurde schon vor 40 Jahren zum ersten Mal organisiert, damals als eine ungewöhnliche Vernissage des Malers Kamil Lhotak ergänzt durch die Ausstellung der alten Fahrzeuge und Maschinen, die der Maler so beliebt gestaltet hat.