A packed and electrifying weekend of racing delivered no shortage of action, with full grids and iconic machinery providing a true spectacle for fans.
Headlining the event was the ever-popular GT3 Legends category, boasting an impressive 31-car entry. The grid featured a stunning mix of machinery, from thunderous V6 Nissan GT-Rs to snarling V12 Aston Martins. It was the Aston Martins that stamped their authority early, locking out the front row in Friday’s qualifying, while Danny Winstanley secured a strong third place in the Audi R8 LMS Ultra.
Equally captivating were the Formula 1 demonstrations, which ran across all three days. Fans were treated to a spine-tingling showcase of historic F1 cars, including the Surtees TS14, McLaren M29, McLaren MP4/1B, Footwork FA13, and an ex-Michael Schumacher Benetton B193.
The circuit reverberated with the unmistakable sounds of Formula 1’s past, adding a nostalgic edge to the weekend.
The Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup also delivered in style, fielding a superb 40-car grid. Among the standout names was touring car star Tom Ingram, adding further prestige to an already competitive field.
Just a few examples of the immaculate GT3 machinery on display during the GT3 legends - Ben Feetham
Across the weekend, a host of well-known figures from the historic racing scene were in action. Alex Brundle featured in both the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy and the HRDC ‘Top Hat’ series, where he teamed up with popular motorsport YouTuber Scott Mansell in their shared “Brustang” Ford Mustang.
On track, GT3 Legends proved as fiercely competitive as ever.
The Halusa’s D-Type short nose after their spin - Ben Feetham
The Aston Martins and Nissan GT-Rs consistently set the pace, but it was Charlie Kennedy who emerged as one of the standout performers, delivering an exceptional debut weekend and running at the sharp end throughout.
The Benetton and McLarens during the F1 demos - Ben Feetham
Sunday’s GT3 race saw a rare setback when Fred Shepherd’s Ford GT GT3 Evo suffered a front wheel failure, forcing an early retirement. Aside from that, the race remained largely clean, with only minor wheel-to-wheel skirmishes.
Changeable weather conditions added another layer of drama late on Sunday. In the Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy race, Lukas Halusa was among those caught out, spinning into the gravel at Starkeys Bridge.
One of the many E30 DTMs, and the Sierra Cosworth RS500 entered into the historic touring cars - Jason Brown
The weather took a decisive turn during the HRDC ‘Top Hat’ pre-’66 touring car race, as heavy rain swept across the circuit. The conditions highlighted stark contrasts in performance: high-powered machines like Mustangs and Ford Galaxies struggled for traction, while lighter, lower-powered cars such as Mini Coopers and Ford Cortinas excelled.
Two of the 3 Nissan GTRs entered into the GT3 legends - Jason Brown
Rain continued into the MRL Historic Touring Car Challenge, where conditions once again reshuffled the order. The four-wheel-drive Nissan Skylines capitalised on their superior grip, particularly on corner exits, leaving rear-wheel-drive rivals—BMW E30 DTMs, Rover SD1s, Ford Sierra Cosworths, and the Pursuit Racing ex-Bathurst 12 Hour Jaguar XJS TWR—fighting for control.
In a standout drive, Chris and Andy Middlehurst charged from the back of the grid in their Nissan GT-R to claim a dominant victory by over 40 seconds, capping off a remarkable weekend of historic racing.
