Vintage Racecar’s European team will be out in full force at the 10th Race Retro, at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry, Warwickshire, from the 22nd to the 24th of February. In deference of the show’s chosen marque, Lotus, the Vintage Racecar stand (E40 Hall 2) will be exhibiting the JPS Lotus 79 chassis #3 that Mario Andretti used to capture the 1978 Formula One World Championship (see this month’s profile). VR’s European Editor, Mike Jiggle, said, “I trust the legions of VR readers, both in the UK and Europe, will take time to visit us. We’re extremely grateful to Clive Chapman and his Classic Team Lotus organization for making this iconic car available to us.”
Billed as Europe’s premier Historic Motorsport Show, Race Retro will also feature the rallying success of the Alpine. Club Alpine Renault will be bringing to the show a number of vehicles and drivers synonymous with the marque. Special Guests at Race Retro will include Sir Stirling Moss (Sat.) and veteran broadcaster Murray Walker (Sat. and Sun.). The British Racing Mechanics will provide at least three historic Coventry Climax racing engines for display, and a GRD F3 car that they will strip and rebuild on the stand during the show. It’s a chance for people to get up close and even get their hands dirty as they see the build take shape.
Silverstone Auctions will be conducting the Race Retro & Classic Car Sale which takes place from midday on Saturday. Viewing of the lots will be available 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Friday and from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday.
Further information is available from Silverstone Auctions on +44 (0)1926 691141. The lot list so far can be found at www.silverstoneauctions.com/race-retro-classic-car-sale-/view_lots
Adult tickets for Race Retro, sponsored by Peter James Insurance and HERO, start at £20 in advance with children’s tickets £5 for Friday and Saturday and free on Sunday. Parking is free and has been moved to a hard surface area nearer to the halls. The show is open from 9:30 a.m. each day, and closes at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. To book tickets, and for the latest updates, visit www.raceretro.com.
