Organisers of the Silverstone Classic – which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee from 24-26 July – have announced the addition of two new grids to the racing line-up.
The Pre-War Sports Car field makes its return to the event in honour of 'Mad Jack' Shuttleworth – winner of the first Grand Prix staged at a road circuit in the UK – following a four-year hiatus. Many of the cars will be racing at Silverstone in its current layout for the first time, with Bentleys, Bugattis and Alfa Romeos set to do battle with BMWs, Frazer Nashes, MGs, Talbots and Sunbeams.
"These pre-war cars were always an integral part of the event and it's fantastic that they will be back in what's clearly going to be a memorable 25th birthday bash," said chairman of Motor Racing Legends, Duncan Wiltshire.
One of the best-supported championships in historic racing – the HSCC Guards Trophy – will also be fielding a grid. The series caters for pre-'66 GT and pre-'69 sports cars, and will see its highest-profile race of the season take place at the event.
