28.29.30 July
Silverstone confirms stunning 22 race line-up and world’s largest paddock
Sir Stirling Moss to race at Silverstone Classic
Sir Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill in attendance
With just over three weeks to go until the 2006 Silverstone Classic, in association with Bonhams, event organisers have announced the line-up for this year’s three day event (28-30 July), which will feature a staggering array of 22 races and, probably, the largest paddock in the world.
In total, seven decades of classic motor racing will be represented involving over 800 competitors who will be battling for honours, on Silverstone’s famous 3.144 mile Historic Grand Prix circuit, in some of the most celebrated and valuable racing machines ever built. Day tickets are priced at just £15 per adult in advance (£20 on the day) or Event Tickets, offering great value at £40 in advance for all three days, are available at silverstone.co.uk/classic, or by calling 08704 588 260.
The Silverstone Classic will get underway at 09:00hrs on Friday 28 July when the HSCC Historic Formula Junior cars head out on track for the first practice session. Historic F1, F2, F3 & F5000 cars, sportscars, GT & Sports Endurance cars will also feature on day one of the three day event, which will include two afternoon races, and the first ever appearance by Classic 750 & Unlimited cc Motorcycles.
Silverstone Classic race schedule -
Friday 28 July:
15:45hrs Race 1 – The Colin Chapman Trophy for HSCC Historic Formula Junior cars 16:20hrs Race 2 - The Innes Ireland Trophy for Gentlemen Drivers GT & Sports Endurance
The festival atmosphere will then continue on Saturday when more than 40 Hot Air Balloons are set to fire up and depart on the traditional morning and evening Fly Outs.
The first cars will power out on to the circuit for an 08:30 practice session, which will then be followed by an action packed schedule of non- stop racing.
Fans will be particularly keen to keep an eye on this year’s Woodcote Trophy race which includes former Formula One World Champion and British motorsport legend Sir Stirling Moss.
Sir Stirling will be back racing at Silverstone in Tony Pickering’s OSCA MT4, while autograph hunters will also be able to head to the Scarf & Goggles for 11:00hrs where a number of celebrity drivers will be in attendance and signing autographs. Sir Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill will join the competitors for interviews and autographs during the weekend period.
The special feature ‘Aston Martin Racing Pursuit Challenge with Autosport’, featuring works DBR1 to DBR9 race cars, is also set to be hugely popular. The feature is absolutely unique as never before has such a collection of works Aston Martin’s competed in such a challenge. Silverstone Classic race schedule -
Saturday 29 July:
09:10hrs Race 3 – The Mike Hailwood Trophy for classic 750 & unlimited cc Motorcycles
09:40hrs Race 4 – The Derek Bell Trophy sponsored by Motor Sport for HSCC pre 1980 F3, F2, F1, F. Atlantic & F5000
10:15hrs Race 5 – The Tony Brooks Trophy for HGPCA pre 1966 Formula One cars 10:50hrs Race 6 – The ACO Plate Award for Group C/GTP cars
11:40hrs Race 7 – The Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy for pre-1956 Post-war Sports cars
13:00hrs Special Feature – Aston Martin Racing pursuit challenge with Autosport, featuring DBR1 to DBR9 works race cars
13:45hrs Race 8 – The James Hunt Trophy for Invitation Formula One cars with Grand Prix Masters
14:25hrs Race 9 – The Mark Donohue Trophy sponsored by Hagerty for Orwell Supersports Cup
15:10hrs Race 10 – The Roy Salvadori Trophy sponsored by Scalextric for Aston Martin cars
15:45hrs Race 11 – The Jack Brabham Trophy for HGPCA pre 1960 Formula One cars 16:20hrs Race 12 – The Denny Hulme Trophy for World Sports Car Masters 17:35hrs Race 13 – The BRDC 500 for Pre-war Sports cars
With a further nine races scheduled for the Sunday, this year’s Silverstone Classic is set to be bigger and better than ever, and will be a feast of classic motor racing for everyone from the casual spectator to the most ardent enthusiast.
In addition to a spectacular entry list the entire infield will be packed with classic car and motor cycle club displays, featuring up to 1,500 classic vehicles representing 52 marques; a period fun fair; air displays; hot air balloons; an Antique & Craft fair; trade stalls; automobilia; a Scalextric Roadshow, plus live music and barbecues in the famous Scarf & Goggles entertainment area.
The list of activities is endless, with plenty to keep the whole family entertained throughout the three days, both on and off the track.
Silverstone Classic race schedule – Sunday 30 July:
10:05hrs Race 14 – The John Surtees Trophy for classic 750 & unlimited cc Motorcycles 11:25hrs
Race 15 – The Derek Bell Trophy sponsored by Motor Sport for HSCC pre 1980 F3, F2, F1, F. Atlantic & F5000
12:00hrs Race 16 – The British Empire Trophy for Group C/GTP cars
12:50hrs Race 17 – The John Cooper Trophy for HGPCA pre 1960 Formula One cars
13:15hrs Special Feature – Aston Martin Racing pursuit challenge with Autosport, featuring DBR1 to DBR9 works race cars
14:00hrs Race 18 – The Daily Express Silverstone International Trophy for Invitation Formula One cars with Grand Prix Masters
14:45hrs Race 19 – The Peter Revson Trophy for Orwell Supersports Cup
15:30hrs Race 20 – The Duncan Hamilton Trophy sponsored by Bonhams for BRDC Historic Sportscar Championship
16:05hrs Race 21 – The BRDC Cliff Allison Trophy for HGPCA pre 1960 Formula One cars
16:40hrs Race 22 – The Jack Sears Trophy for sponsored by Classic & Sports Car for HSCC Historic Racing Saloons
Tickets for the 2006 Silverstone Classic have been priced at an attractive £15 per day if booked in advance (£20 on the day).
A special £40 three-day pass is also available providing a massive £20 (33%) saving against on-the-day prices. Children aged 15 years and under, accompanied by an adult, go free, while parking, roving grandstand seating, Paddock access and centre transfer are all also included in these special prices.
To purchase tickets, or for further information on the 2006 Silverstone Classic, visit silverstone.co.uk/classic, or call 08704 588 260. * Full
