Biggest ever grid of Jaguar E-Types at Silverstone Classic

The world's biggest grid of racing E-type Jaguars are set to appear at the Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) – to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic model. There will be two specific E-Type races over the weekend, including a race in a prime slot on Saturday evening. And it is hoped that a capacity grid of 58 cars will start the races, with over 60 cars on track during qualifying. It promises to be quite a site for one of the best looking sports racers ever made. Grahame White of the HSCC said: “We are absolutely delighted with the response and the race on Saturday evening will be very special. The sight of 58 E-types racing on the full Silverstone Grand Prix circuit will be a memorable spectacle as the sun sinks lower through the evening." E-Type fans will be well catered for away from the track action too, with over 700 on display on the in-field, all taking to the track on Saturday, for a Guinness World Record parade, with cars coming from as far afield as Mississippi, Mexico, Malta and Moscow – just to be part of this special celebration. “We are thrilled to be celebrating 50 years of the Jaguar E-type at the Silverstone Classic this year,” said Event Director, Nick Wigley. “There is no better place than Silverstone to celebrate a car that has such a special place in the nation’s affections – what’s more it encompasses our key brand values being British, classic and fun. The two E-type races will be absolute highlights of the weekend’s racing and the off-track displays will be outstanding.” Visit the official event website at www.SilverstoneClassic.com