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and if Blenheim Palace is a drive too far, perhaps Hampton Court Palace will be closer, for its annual concours. The lineup of machines should be, as ever, deeply covetable. One of the biggest Volkswagen shows of the year, Bug Jam should be on the list of any VW nut, particularly if you’re into aircooled ‘Dubs. Show and shine, drag racing, even a running and cycling race up the strip; it’s all here. Set in the rolling hills of West Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival is now in its third year, and is notable mainly for introducing a new British hill climb – expect more action there this year.
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What could be more fun than watching the cars of your dreams drifting around a course that carves its way around a frozen lake? Driving, we guess, but given entries are now closed, spectating – with a vin chaud – is the next best thing. [Ed’s note: As we published this, the GP Ice Race has been cancelled due to unseasonably warm temperatures.] February The Ice St. Moritz. Photo: The Ice St. Moritz The latest articles from Driving Toyota U-turn on bringing gorgeous new Prius to UK Nextbase iQ review: The world's smartest dash cam Volkswagen's last hurrah for petrol Golf GTI › More here... Last year’s Best of Show award at the Concours d’Elegance event went to a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Berlinetta by Zagato and before that to a stunning 1938 Mercedes 540K Cabriolet, giving some idea of the calibre of classics on display.Given the British motor show was hosted at the Olympia between 1905 and 1936, it’s an appropriate (and rather magnificent) venue for the London Classic Car Show, and accompanying Historics auction. We’re unreasonably excited about Super Touring Power, set to be a celebration of British tin-top racing, and in particular, the incredible super touring machines of the 1990s – expect plenty of familiar cars and drivers at this one. As the très chicname would suggest, Salon Privé is one of the most well-to-do events on the motoring calendar. People get dressed up in their loveliestfinery, head to a palace in Oxfordshire and discuss their love of classic cars. Now in its impressive 39 th year, this classic and modern classic car and motorcycle show should give northern enthusiasts something to put in the calendar – and it’s a rather wonderful venue too.
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Taking place in the glorious grounds of Heveningham Hall, the Heveningham Concours is now regarded as among the UK’s best annual car and aeroplane shows. This year’s event had a Le Mans theme, hosting two very 1990s racing cars – the Mercedes CLK LM and Porsche 911 GT1 Evo. These two were joined in a display of over 50 other iconic vehicles on the garden terraces, while aeroplane enthusiasts explored a dozen or so historic propeller aircraft on display nearby. Visitors also enjoyed the action on Horsepower Hill, a ‘drag race’ along a parkland road. 10. Goodwood Festival of SpeedMotorcycling events come no bigger, as riders from around the world descend on the Isle of Man to watch incredible road racing. You don’t even need to be a biker to appreciate the appeal. June London Concours. Photo: Peter Grunert F1 teams and drivers from the past and present often attend, and plenty of famous faces can be seen milling around, too.
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The best clips on Driving Video: Ferrari SF90 XX walkaround Giorgetto Giugiaro, legendary car designer Gran Turismo star on fatal Nurburgring crash › More here... Bicester Heritage hasn’t revealed any solid details on this one yet, but they’re sure to put on something special. Another high-end event, coinciding with the Blenheim Palace Salon Privé. The Hampton Court will feature strong displays from some of Britain’s single-marque car clubs such as the Mercedes, Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Jensen owners’ clubs, the best examples of which will be selected to go forward to the main concours event. This year will also see a tribute to motorsport legend Carroll Shelby, creator of the AC Cobra and Shelby Daytona Coupe, with famous cars from Shelby’s extraordinary career in attendance.
And just in case you thought it was all priceless Porsches and affluent Astons, Driving.co.uk’s editor, Will Dron’s pint-sized entry won an award in 2020. 4. Old Ford Rally & Rootes Heritage Day
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The “resto show” is a bit like November’s Classic Car Show, but for those with dirtier fingernails. The cars aren’t as shiny but they’re just as interesting, and it’s worth a visit if you have a project of your own to complete. April The hundredth anniversary of MG is going to be one of the bigger talking points of the British motoring calendar, and this celebration at the British Motor Museum will be a must-visit for fans of the marque. Undoubtedly the most picturesque concours event of the year, and probably the only one where you’ll get to see 250 GTOs, 300SLs and the like sliding around on a frozen lake. The Festival of Speed is always a magnificent showcase of both the most modern machinery and priceless classics, on static display and in action on the hillclimb or rally stage, which gives attendees the chance to see some truly legendary cars up close.Running at Gaydon alongside the Ford event is the Rootes Heritage Day for fans of cars built by the Rootes Group (Hillman, Singer and Sunbeam) and later, Chrysler Europe (Chrysler, Talbot and Simca). What I really think about... supercars, America, foreigners, car launches, Top Gear, the battle of the sexes and cars "
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