Event BRDC CLASSIC- 24th-26th July 2026

[BMBabe]

The Classic is back like the old days

UPDATE:11th February

I have been contacted by Goose Live Events asking for General information on numbers and club Gazebo.

CAR CLUB PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE HOPEFULLY BY THE END OF FEBRUARY

With Silverstone Festival making way for CarFest over the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2026, we have another exciting update for our summer events schedule.

We are pleased to confirm that over the last weekend in July, historic motorsport will be celebrated on the iconic Grand Prix circuit with a reimagined version of the Silverstone Classic for historic motorsport fans. It will also bring together classic car displays from across the car club community and we hope to see you there!

 

[BMBabe]

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[MartinK]

Excellent news

 

[petecossie]

I have just put up details of the new Silverstone Classic on Z Coupe Forum as this years Festival was a bit disappointing with a lot of club display areas given over to masses of food courts. Didn't get to see some of the club stands as the were so far away on the far side of the circuit.
Definitely looks to be more in line with what we have been enjoying on the past.

 

[RAYBOY]

That’s more like it
Can we book on Silverstone site?

 

[BMBabe]

That’s more like it
Can we book on Silverstone site?

Hi ya I will post the link when it's ready so you can book on to our dedicated car club stand but it won't be for a while yet
Please keep an eye on this thread

 

[RAYBOY]

 

[petecossie]

Interestingly when I looked at the BMWCC Monthly email which had list of events for 2026, BMW Live was down for 25th July, however the Silverstone Classic isn't listed. Does this mean that there will be no/or minimal BMWCC presence at Silverstone? I wonder if some of the car clubs are boycotting the event after the really poor car club stand layout this year, although the BMWCC plot was great in comparison with some stands. The Jaguar's normal plot was filled with tractors (never did get to see the Jags, too far away on other side of circuit).it was almost as if this years Classic Festival was preparation for Chris Evans Carfest as there huge areas of food outlets where the car club stands had been in previous years,
So no Silverstone for me next year, BMW Live it is plus hopefully Bangers and Cash Live (just got my display pass through, together with Bernie and Martin from Z Coupe Forum).

 

[Paul Rice]

BMWCC are holding back till the dates are confirmed, although if attending it probably will not be to the level of previous years due to costs. Due to available dates the only available date for BMW live is Saturday 25th July.

Unfortunate as i have enjoyed Oulton park but no comparison with the full weekend event at Silverstone.

Hopefully the classic will be a similar foremat as previous years for my annual pilgrimage.

 

[petecossie]

BMWCC are holding back till the dates are confirmed, although if attending it probably will not be to the level of previous years due to costs. Due to available dates the only available date for BMW live is Saturday 25th July.

Unfortunate as i have enjoyed Oulton park but no comparison with the full weekend event at Silverstone.

Hopefully the classic will be a similar foremat as previous years for my annual pilgrimage.

Agree about the three day event at Silverstone being a great event (I've attended every year since 2013) but this year's event just made me think it was a prelude to Chris Evans Carfest in 2026. Hopefully the new Classic Festival will be a success, but I'll await your feedback to see if worth going the following year.

 

[Jon2215]

Received this yesterday

 

[Paul Rice]

It looks like its going to be diluted from passed years, more racing focussed. Hopefully will be a good weekend will be giving it a miss this year in favour of BMW live may be back in 2027 dates dependent.

 

[roadvoyager1]

Having missed out on the Silverstone Classic in 2024 and 2025, due to health issues, I had missed the changes to the format and dates.
Am I correct in understanding that the "car clubs" and racing event (like the old "Classic") will be at the end of July in 2026, and that the Zroadster group will be having a stand there?

 

[BMBabe]

The rebranded event appears to be BRDC Classic but they are clearly leaving it far to late for car clubs to register

 

[petecossie]

I think from what I heard the car clubs were not fully aware of Silverstone's plans until very late in the day hence why even the BMW Live 2026 was not a sure thing when we were at the Classic Weekend. Looking at the way the car club plots (isolated in some cases) and the food courts (positioned on car club plots on previous years) were set out for the 2025 Classic event it looked like a prelude to Chris Evans Carfest event. Looking back it looks as though Carfest 2026 was only made public knowledge on the 18th August 2025, so the reason for all the mystery about what future events BMWCC and other car clubs would be attending.
It's BMW Live for me this year and no revised Classic event in July I'm afraid.

 

[Paul Rice]

Be good to have a strong Zed showing at BMW live, its open to all BMW drivers not just members. Free camping on site for us hardy type.

 

[BMBabe]

The Classic is back like the old days

UPDATE:11th February

I have been contacted by Goose Live Events asking for General information on numbers and club Gazebo. I will post further details once received

CAR CLUB PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE HOPEFULLY BY THE END OF FEBRUARY

 

[BMBabe]

I think from what I heard the car clubs were not fully aware of Silverstone's plans until very late in the day hence why even the BMW Live 2026 was not a sure thing when we were at the Classic Weekend. Looking at the way the car club plots (isolated in some cases) and the food courts (positioned on car club plots on previous years) were set out for the 2025 Classic event it looked like a prelude to Chris Evans Carfest event. Looking back it looks as though Carfest 2026 was only made public knowledge on the 18th August 2025, so the reason for all the mystery about what future events BMWCC and other car clubs would be attending.
It's BMW Live for me this year and no revised Classic event in July I'm afraid.

See my update CAR CLUB PACKAGES COMING SOON FOR THE BRDC CLASSIC