This year, The Silverstone Classic, which is the largest classic racing gathering in the world, will be so much larger it will blow your mind.
This is first time planners of the event will have the opportunity to set up larger grids, thanks to Silverstone’s Grand Prix circuit configuration.
During the past few years there was a limit of 42 cars, but now the expansion reaches 50, on the 3.666-mile stretch of track. Even the vehicles may possess larger engines. The smaller engine vehicles will also have their limits raised to 54, from the previous 44.
The Silverstone Classic will be held on 22-24 of July this year, and the organisers have joyfully announced that even in the various other categories the limit has been lifted to 58, from the previous 48 cars.
The HSCC Big-Engined Touring Cars, where the popular V8 muscle cars from 1960s America race, and a couple of Jaguar E-Type Challenge races (marking the 50th anniversary of its creation) will see the fruit of the changes.
Nick Wigley, the Director of the event, said, “What was the biggest classic motor festival is just expanding beyond comprehension. The Silverstone Grand Prix circuit will bring tangible and immediate advantages. The entertainment value will skyrocket for both competitors and spectators. Every year we have had to deny requests for entry due to limitations. Now we won’t.”
