Less Than Two Weeks to Go Until Classic Nostalgia: 18-19 July 2026
Celebrating the Glory Days of Motorsport
Celebrate the glory days of motorsport with iconic F1 cars, thunderous NASCARs, legendary rally machines and spectacular competition cars from every era.
Enjoy non-stop action on and off the track: live demonstrations, star drivers, parades, car club displays and open-access paddocks that put you closer to the excitement than ever.
All set against the famous Shelsley Walsh atmosphere - a must-see highlight of the motorsport year.
With less than two weeks to go, excitement is building for Classic Nostalgia, as Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb prepares to welcome thousands of motorsport fans on 18–19 July.
This year's event features an outstanding line-up of competition machinery, from Formula One legends, the 60th anniversary of the Can-Am series and Formula 5000 giants to World Rally Championship icons, historic saloons and the World's Fastest Jensen. Visitors can enjoy spectacular demonstration runs, thrilling hill climb competition, the ever-popular NASCARs and more than half a century of motorsport history brought to life.
Away from the hill, there's plenty more to enjoy, including the Classic & Sports Car Concours, the Exhibition of Speed art gallery, more than 20 visiting car clubs, a bustling trade village, live music, dancing and family entertainment throughout the weekend. Adding to the spectacle, the skies above Shelsley Walsh will once again come alive with flypasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on both days.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Historic demonstrations featuring Formula One, NASCAR, Can-Am, F5000 and rally legends
Celebrating 25 years since Richard Burns' World Rally Championship
NEW: Historic Racing News Live Stage
Classic & Sports Car Concours
More than 20 visiting car clubs
Exhibition of Speed motorsport art gallery
Live music, entertainment and Startline VIP hospitality
NEW FOR 2026 – HISTORIC RACING NEWS LIVE STAGE
Making its debut in 2026, the Historic Racing News Live Stage will feature interviews, guest appearances and autograph sessions throughout the weekend – all included with general admission.
Guests include Richard Attwood, John Fitzpatrick, Howden Ganley, Robert Reid, Anthony Reid, Les Thacker, Mike Wilds, Stuart Graham and many more, sharing stories from Formula One, Le Mans, touring cars and rallying.
RALLY GREATS RETURN
Ralli22 returns with an outstanding collection of Group B, Group A and World Rally Championship machinery tackling the famous Shelsley Hill Climb course.
A major highlight for 2026 is a special tribute marking 25 years since Richard Burns and Robert Reid won the FIA World Rally Championship. The legendary X20 SRT Subaru Impreza WRC, which carried the pair to the title in 2001, will take centre stage alongside other Richard Burns competition cars.
Former Prodrive team members, friends and family will reunite for a special startline photo call, demonstration runs and an exclusive Q&A, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Burns' remarkable championship-winning season.
Visitors can also enter a daily charity raffle for the chance to win a passenger ride in the Safari Rally-winning Subaru Impreza with David Lapworth, in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
MOTORSPORT ICONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Classic Nostalgia will showcase an extraordinary collection of competition machinery spanning more than 50 years of motorsport.
Highlights include:
The 1976 Surtees TS19 – Durex-sponsored F1 car
Michael Schumacher's 1992 Benetton B192
Rubens Barrichello's 1997 Stewart SF1-4
Patrick Tambay's Haas Lola 1985 THL1B
Lola T160 Can-Am
Roy Lane's McLaren M10B F5000
The World's Fastest Jensen fresh from Bonneville
Plus a dozen thunderous NASCARs also return alongside UK V8 stock cars, the Andy Rouse-liveried Dolomite Sprint, Escort Mk1 BDG and the record-setting DAF saloon and several notable F3000 and F5000 cars.
MORE TO ENJOY
Visitors can also experience:
Classic & Sports Car Concours for pre-1985 vehicles
Exhibition of Speed motorsport art gallery
More than 20 visiting car clubs, including celebrations for Porsche Club GB, Jaguar Drivers' Club and the Midland Automobile Club
Premium Startline VIP hospitality overlooking the famous start line. Click here for further details: classicnostalgia.co.uk/startline-vip
Whether you're passionate about Formula One, rallying, historic racing or simply great family days out, Classic Nostalgia offers one of the UK's finest celebrations of motorsport history.
ADMISSION TICKETS
Advance: £27 | On the day: £35 | Children 5-15 years old £5.00
Advance Car Club: £22 (deadline Friday 10th July)
VIP Hospitality: Adults £140 | Under 16s £70.00
Free entry to MAC Members
All tickets include paddock access, hill viewing, entertainment and Saturday night Courtyard Party.
Click here for more information and ticket
The event will be actively supporting the Midlands Air Ambulance as its charity partner.
