SILVERSTONE CLASSIC’S ONLINE 30th ANNIVERSARY
Two of television’s most well-known petrolhead presenters – Tiff Needell and Louise Goodman – hosted this weekend’s special Silverstone Classic Online 30th Anniversary Party (31 July-2 August). In recent years, the prominent pair have teamed up to front ITV4’s coverage of the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival but, with this summer’s planned 30th birthday celebrations cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they mark instead the magical milestone by presenting three days of standout highlights from the past three decades via the Classic’s social media platforms. “We are thrilled to have two such familiar and well-loved personalities as Tiff and Lou presenting our Online 30th Anniversary Party,” enthused Nick Wigley, CEO of Classic organiser Goose Live Events. “Both are big fans of the Classic and their experience and enthusiam will add massively to the celebrations we have lined-up to mark what is a very special occasion in this record-breaking event’s history.” “I just love the Classic – it’s become one of the best events on the calendar,” echoed Needell. “Like so many others with a passion for historic motor sport, I’m massively saddened that this year’s festival has had to be cancelled.“
Rally the Globe will continue in October
First up on the revised schedule – government advice permitting – is this autumn’s spectacular Highland Thistle Rally, which should run October 4-9, 2020. The organisers from the Rally the Globe hope this is a real term.
Rally the Globe - May 2020 (2)
Though clearly aimed at attracting entries from within the UK, Rally the Globe is also hoping that its regular competitors from northern Europe will take advantage of the convenient Amsterdam to Newcastle ferry route to renew rivalries and friendships in Scotland. “We are very much hoping the Highland Thistle will be a big celebration of our freedom but clearly it is entirely dependent on what the Scottish government allows at the time – that’s why we are offering entrants the security of a full refund should such gatherings not be permitted come the autumn,” confirmed Graham Goodwin, Rally the Globe’s Chairman.
Rally the Globe - May 2020
Rally the Globe has announced an innovative and exciting new calendar of future events for happier times once the current COVID-19 crisis has passed. With novel coronavirus causing widespread worldwide lock-downs and major travel restrictions, many of the club’s forthcoming events – including the eagerly-anticipated Round the World circumnavigation – have had to be cancelled.
Rally the Globe - April 2020
The current global pandemic and resultant travel restrictions have already seen the cancellation of Rally the Globe’s next two proposed assignments: this month’s Celtic Challenge and the opening leg of the planned Round the World trilogy which was to run from London to Casablanca starting in late May.
The 62nd Rally Barcelona Sitges cancelled
Foment de Sitges, organizing body of the Ral•li Internacional de Cotxes d'Època Barcelona-Sitges, in collaboration with the Sitges Town Hall and the Barcelona Town Hall, announced the cancellation of the 62nd edition of this classic car rally, which has to run on March 21-23, 2020.
The 68th Rally Costa Brava cancelled
Friday March 13, 2020 should feel the opening of the one of the oldest running clasic car rallyes - the Costa Brava Rally FIA. The centre of Girona was abandoned instead. Due to the govenrmental decisions the rally was cancelled, a few hours before its start.
Retro Classics Stuttgart 2020 (4)
It is a unique success story: what began in 2001 as a relatively modest meeting for enthusiasts at the old trade fair grounds in Killesberg has long become the world's largest trade fair for driving culture, a super show at one of the most modern trade fair centres in Europe, a must-attend event and a yardstick of an entire scene. RETRO CLASSICS STUTTGART® opened its doors for collectors, dealers, aficionados and lovers of classic cars for the twentieth time from 27 February to 1 March 2020.
Retro Classics Stuttgart 2020 (2)
Die 20. Ausgabe der weltgrößten Messe für Fahrkultur, der RETRO CLASSICS® STUTTGART blickte zurück und zugleich in die Zukunft auf 140 000 Quadratmetern: Die RETRO CLASSICS® STUTTGART ist die weltgrößte Messe für Fahrkultur und wurde bei den Historic Motoring Awards 2018 als „Show of the Year“ ausgezeichnet. Unter Liebhabern und Sammlern historischer Automobile, Markenrepräsentanten und Vertretern einschlägiger Oldtimer-Clubs gilt die internationale Plattform längst als Pflichtveranstaltung zum Auftakt der Oldtimer-Saison. Auf einer Gesamtfläche von rund 140 000 Quadratmetern überzeugt das einzigartige Konzept durch ein umfassendes Angebot in den Sparten Oldtimer, Youngtimer, NEO CLASSICS®, US-Cars, historische Zweiräder und Nutzfahrzeuge ebenso wie durch ein erstklassiges Rahmenprogramm, eine riesige Fahrzeugverkaufsbörse und hochinteressante Sonderschauen.
Retro Classics Stuttgart 2020 (1)
Již dvacátý jubilejní ročník výstavy historických automobilů, motocyklů a souvisejícího příslušenství se konal na výstavišti zemského hlavního města Stuttgartu od čtvrtka 27. února do neděle 1. března 2020.
Rally Catalunya Històric-Rally de Les Caves 2020
The 4th edition of the Rally Catalunya Històric-Rally de les Caves as the regularity race for historic vehicles organised by the RACC will be staged on 28 and 29 February 2020, and will cover approx. 600 km, with start and finish in the city of Barcelona. Although the route will remain a secret until a few days before the start, participants will spend the night in Salou, a fact that gives a hint that most of the stages will be WRC stages.
It was Salon Retromobile 2020
On Sunday 9th February, the 45th edition of Retromobile closed its doors, having brought together 620 exhibitors and more than 1,100 vehicles, spread over 3 halls and 75,000 m² of space.This year, 122,000 people – enthusiasts, amateurs or people who were just curious – came to feast their eyes on these automotive treasures from France and the rest of the world. They came to gape in wonder at all the original exhibitions carefully prepared by the Show's teams and exhibitors. They came to meet their favourite designers and pilots at special signings... or unearth spare parts, books, posters and equipment... or even vintage clothing!
Beetle Meeting in Brussels (2020)
Year after year they return to add a dash of colour to the Esplanade and good spirit a few days after Saint-Valentine’s day. In the heart of winter these ‘Beetle Lovers’ come to celebrate love and happiness.
Salon Rétromobile v Paříži 2020 (3)
Výstava Retromobile 2020 konaná v tomto roce již jako 45. ročník nabídla poznovu široké spektrum klasického veteránismu. Přes 130 tisíc nadšených diváků mohlo obdivovat zajímavé neobvyklé vozy významných automobilových výrobců, nabídka klubů byla letos mimořádně široká, stejně jako nabídka více jak 160 automobilů aukčního domu Artcurial. Zvláštní výstava byla pak věnována karosářskému studiu ASI Bertone anebo traktorům.
Salon Rétromobile Paris 2020 (2)
Retromobile is an unmissable event for companies in the automotive industry, particularly for manufacturers. And this 45th edition was no exception to the rule. Brimming with unusual cars and with celebrations galore, the most eagerly-awaited international event for classic car enthusiasts had even more surprises up its sleeve!