Silverstone Classic 2011

This year’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will make history – as the event will be the first to take full advantage of both the national and international pit complexes at Silverstone. Some grids will be housed in the spectacular ‘Wing’, the brand new Formula 1 pit complex built between Club and Abbey Corners, while others will be in the traditional national pit complex at Woodcote Corner. Event organisers says: "The headline numbers are sensational; over 800 racing cars, more than 1,000 drivers and grids of up to 58 cars on the new Silverstone Grand Prix circuit make the Silverstone Classic the world’s biggest and arguably best celebration of classic racing." The weekend tracks the history and development of the race car, from the bold and brave machines of the 1930s to the DFV-engined Formula 1 cars of the 1970s and early 1980s and the stunning Group C sports cars of the 1980s and early 1990s. And there will be races for period touring cars, classic sports and GT racers of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. “The race line-up for the 2011 Silverstone Classic is nothing short of sensational," said Event Director Nick Wigley. “We have gathered together the finest categories from across Europe and with the move to the new Grand Prix circuit we can run bigger grids than ever before. Even so, some grids have still been over-subscribed! And the Silverstone Classic also will give the public its first chance to experience the circuit’s amazing new ‘Wing’ building following the British Grand Prix.” Tickets are available in advance via the ticket hotline on 0871 231 0849 or from the official event website www.SilverstoneClassic.com. Prices if purchased in advance: £35 Friday; £45 Saturday; £45 Sunday, two-day weekend ticket £80 or three-day ticket £95. Children aged between 6 and 16: £5 per day. 5 and under: FREE. Ticket price includes car parking, grandstand seating, paddock access and live music. Looks like a cracking historic event, but can it match the Old Timer events of the Nurburgring? We shall see?