Serving up a mouth-watering cocktail of classic car racing, classic rock music and great family entertainment, the annual Silverstone Classic is fast becoming one of the summer’s top festivals… and it’s not just for petrolheads!
Last year’s three-day extravaganza attracted more than 100,000 visitors and, building on that success, July 2016’s event promises to be even bigger and better. This year’s live music line-up is topped by The Boomtown Rats, Reef and The Stranglers with several premier league tribute bands pumping out familiar hits from yesteryear to get the Friday and Saturday night parties rolling.
If anything, the daytime entertainment is even more upbeat, with unrivalled 50-car grids featuring the full spectrum of historic motor sport all competing on the legendary Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit. Adding to the nostalgia, the infield areas are home to more than 10,000 privately-owned classic road cars hosted by more than 120 motor clubs. The result is acres and acres adorned with epic Ferraris, Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, Maseratis and other equally evocative machinery. And there’s yet more for all ages to see and do.
The family entertainment includes a vintage funfair, auction, adrenaline zone, shopping village, live car restoration, a car clinic hosted by TV presenter Mike Brewer, copious high-flying air displays, interactive driving experiences… there really is something for everyone. What’s more, along with the concerts and trackside grandstand seats, the vast majority of these wonderful activities and attractions are included in the admission fee.
Adult ticket prices start from £42 and there are special rates for families, camping and weekend tickets. For full details log onto the official Silverstone Classic website.
If you’re feeling lucky, though, we have three family passes consisting of two adults and three children for Sunday to give away. Simply answer this question:
Which chart-topping band fronted by Bob Geldof is headlining on Friday night at the 2016 Silverstone Classic?
A) The Stranglers B) Reef C) The Boomtown Rats
Please write your answer in the subject line and include all your contact details within your email.
This competition is now closed.
The winners will be the senders of the first three correct emails opened at random after 12pm on Monday 27 June, 2016. Only one entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified.