Britain’s premier rally show bounced back after two difficult years. In a break from tradition, Rallyday changed to an early July date this year following a few tough years. First in 2020/21 suffering the effects of the pandemic followed by the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II falling within 36 hours of the 2022 show, but this year the popular annual Castle Combe based show bounced back … [Read more...]
Race Retro Motorsport Heroes Star at Return of Annual Show
Welcome back Race Retro! Providing an indication that normality is finally returning to motorsport, the hardy and bucolic annual Stoneleigh exhibition showcasing the UK’s national racing, rallying and speed scene returned to the calendar last weekend following two pandemic-enforced year’s absence, and although understandably more compact, quality counterbalanced a lack of quantity. Shoe-horned … [Read more...]
Rally Legends display growing for WRGB in October
Organisers of Wales Rally GB announced that AutoClassics.com is supporting its special Rally Legends display in Llandudno – one of the major attractions during a history-making finale to this year’s event 4-7 October. The famous Conwy County resort will host a full weekend’s entertainment in the countdown to Sunday’s dramatic rally finale which, for the very first time, will witness the stars … [Read more...]
Legends come home to Wales next month
Top Welsh rally legends will be honoured during next month’s Wales Rally GB 26-29 October, Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Tribute will be paid to a number of high-achieving sporting luminaries including both drivers and co-drivers. The impressive roster features World and British Champions as well as much-admired national heroes and multiple Rally GB winners. All will … [Read more...]
“Formula 1 in the forests” returns
It’s 30 years since rallying’s legendary Group B cars were outlawed at World Championship level and this autumn’s Dayinsure Wales Rally GB 27-30 October will mark this milestone with heroic stars and fearsome cars from that revered era. Surviving drivers from the sport’s most audacious epoch are being invited to attend the event as official ‘Rally Legends’ on Saturday 29 October at … [Read more...]