Motoring Calendar 2012

May

Thursday 17 May
Vintage Bentley Racing in the 1920s
Pall Mall
Bentley racing in the 1920s was one of the truly historic times for British
motorsport. Tim Houlding, lifelong Bentley owner and enthusiast, will
explore some of the the greatest battles including the RAC Tourist Trophy race
held 80 years ago on the Isle of Man.
To book tickets visit www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/events

26-27 May
Motor Racing Legends - Woodcote Trophy
Brands Hatch GP Circuit
www.motorracinglegends.com

27 May              
Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, France
www.formula1.com

 

June

2-3 June
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

10 June
Canadian Grand Prix
Montreal, Canada
www.formula1.com

11-17th June
Motorexpo Show
Canary Wharf, London
www.motorexpo.com

13 - 16 June
Le Mans 24 Hours
www.lemans.org/en

Wednesday 20 June
Rolls Royce Factory Tour
A unique opportunity to visit the award-winning manufacturing plant and head office of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood.
Goodwood, Chichester
www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/events

Saturday 23 June
Epsom and Ewell Parade
Epsom, Surrey
www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/EEBC/Events/Town+Parade.htm

24 June
European Grand Prix
Valencia, Spain
www.formula1.com

Thursday 27 June
Mid-Summer Drive In
Woodcote Park
One of the highlights in the Motoring calendar, an annual favourite at Woodcote Park.  You can either display your own car or simply walk around and admire the very unique collection of both new and old.
For more information visit www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/events

29 June – 1 July
Goodwood Festival of Speed
Goodwood, Chichester
www.goodwood.co.uk/festival-of-speed

30 June - 8 July
National Motorsport Week 

 

July

Thursday 5 July
Red Bull Formula One Simulator Experience
Silverstone, Milton Keynes

6 – 8 July
British Grand Prix
Silverstone, Northants
www.silverstone.co.uk

20 – 22 July
Silverstone Classic
Silverstone, Northants
www.silverstone.co.uk

22 July      
German Grand Prix
Hockenheim, Germany

20 - 22 July
Motor Racing Legends – Silverstone Classic
Silverstone, Northants
www.silverstone.co.uk

29 July 
Hungarian Grand Prix
Budapest, Hungary


August

11 August
Motor Racing Legends – Bentley Drivers Club
Silverstone, Nothants
www.silverstone.co.uk

25 - 27 August
Motor Racing Legends - Oulton Park Gold Cup
Stirling Moss Trophy
JD Classics Challenge
www.motorracinglegends.com

 

September

Sunday 2 September     
Belgian Grand Prix
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Sunday 2 September
Chelsea Autolegends
Pall Mall
www.chelseaautolegends.com

5-7 September
Salon Prive
Syon House, London
www.salonprivelondon.com

7-9 September
Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance
Windsor
www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

9 September        
Italian Grand Prix
Monza, Itlay

14 – 16 September
Goodwood Revival
Goodwood, Chichester
www.goodwood.co.uk/revival

21 - 23 September
Motor Racing Legends – Spa Six Hours
Spa, Belgium
www.motorracinglegends.com

23 September
Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore

 

 

 

October

7 October 
Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka, Japan

14 October 
Korean Grand Prix
Yeongam, Korea

18 - 21 October
Motor Racing Legends - Algrave Historic Festival
Stirling Moss Trophy
JD Classics Challenge
Pre-War Sports Cars
www.motorracinglegends.com

28 October       
Indian Grand Prix
New Delhi, India

 

 

November

2 November
Bonhams Auction
New Bond Street, London
www.bonhams.com

3 November
Future Car Challenge
www.futurecarchallenge.com

3 November
Regent Street Motor Show
www.regentstreetmotorshow.com

4 November
Veteran Car Run
www.veterancarrun.com

4 November     
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi

Date TBC
Beaujolais Run
http://www.veterancarrun.com

18 November    
US Grand Prix
Austin, United States

Sunday 25 November
Brazilian Grand Prix
Sao Paulo, Brazil
The final race of the F1 calendar

 

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Monaco Grand Prix

My Yacht Monaco, now in its seventh year, is a unique luxury lifestyle experience for the discerning traveller and F1 fan at the 70th Monaco Grand Prix.  For four days and evenings guests enjoy the ultimate in 5-star hospitality on board a private, $50m, 45m tri-deck superyacht, moored next to the street circuit.

Exclusive Red Bull Formula One Simulator Experience

Back by popular demand, the Red Bull simulator experiences will take place again this year, with the first on Tuesday 22 May.

Midsummer Drive In

Cars on the lawn at last year's Midsummer Drive In

The Beaujolais Run, Woodcote Park

Future Car Challenge

Sir David Prosser with Damon Hill 
at the 2011 Future Car Challenge

Veteran Car Run

Nigel Mansell and Mike Penning at the finish of the 2011 Veteran Car Run