Benefitting from moving its traditional early July date on the calendar to August Bank holiday weekend for the first time, the Silverstone Classic reaped the reward of holiday crowds by attracting record public attendance. In addition, this year’s edition of the popular Classic targeted a broader appeal to provide even more family entertainment than ever before yet still retaining motor racing … [Read more...]
$30M Ferrari icon damaged at Le Mans Classic
The charismatic one-of-one Ferrari ‘Breadvan’ became the most distinguished casualty of the 2022 Le Mans Classic – 30th June/3rd July – at the ultra-fast La Sarthe circuit, writes Ken Davies. The uniquely rebodied Ferrari 250 GT, conservatively valued at $30M, crashed backwards into the protective tyre wall on the Mulsanne straight during the race. No other car was involved, and the accident … [Read more...]
Successful return of Silverstone Classic
Despite an enforced 2020 lockdown sabbatical, the 2021 Silverstone Classic bounced back with renewed style and vigor, encouraging record crowds, capacity grids and quintessential British weather, which failed to dampen participant’s enthusiasm. Challenging racing conditions, umbrellas and mud underfoot were the order of the weekend on Silverstone’s track and expansive infield zones. Central … [Read more...]