The dramatic combined sight and sound of historic F1 was heard at this year’s Silverstone Classic with many legendary race cars screaming round the world famous track. Almost nowhere else in the world recreates the atmosphere and glamour of motor racing’s top formula allowing the visitors to hear the banshee wails of engines red lining at up to 20,000 revs and mingle with the cars in the paddocks and pits. The value of these cars goes up year after year yet they are still driven very competitively with apparently little thought to the consequences should they make contact with another car or barrier on the track. The race programme also featured saloon cars from the 60s, 70s and 80s, Group C, Can-Am and Super Tourers. Parades and demos between the races included colourful cavalcades celebrating many motoring milestones. More than 1,100 race entries took part and drew a record crowd of more than 100,000. The event, now in its 26th year, offers entertainment both on and off track, many visitors stay the whole weekend to enjoy the live music. The Stranglers and The Boomtown Rats headlined. Other diversions included a free funfair, retail stalls, a two-day classic car auction, air displays plus huge showcases of classic cars. A record number of 120 car clubs displayed more than 10,000 classic cars.
Visit the official event website www.SilverstoneClassic.com and contact the organisers if you wish to participate next year.
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