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Silverstone Classic preview
There's a feast of historic racing - and many other attractions - at the circuit this weekend.
By Paul Hudson
Published: 6:14PM BST 17 Jul 2009
Catch historic Formula One racers in action
Famous names and an array of wonderful cars are lined up for the Silverstone Classic historic motor racing festival, which takes place at the Northamptonshire circuit from July 24-26.
As well as a feast of on-track action, with 20 races over the weekend, there are also concerts on the Friday and Saturday evenings featuring the Pussycat Dolls and Carlos Santana, in his only UK concert date this year.
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Murray Walker will once again be on hand to provide his inimitable take on the action as famous racers take to the track, including former F1 and Targa Florio hero Arturo Merzario, Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, F1 and sports car driver Jackie Oliver and Le Mans veteran Andy Wallace. There will also be a chance to see the great Sir Stirling Moss in action in the RAC Woodcote Trophy, while car-mad musicians Chris Rea and Mark Knopfler will also be taking to the track in their own cars.
The Silverstone Classic celebrates more than 90 years of motor racing over three days, including historic Formula One and the breathtaking Group C Le Mans-type cars. The Daily Express Trophy for Production Jaguar Cars celebrates one of the Coventry marque's XK120s winning Silverstone's first production car race 60 years ago, whilehe David Leslie Memorial Trophy celebrates four decades of touring cars and the popular touring car racer who died in an air crash last year.
Friday's qualifying sessions are followed by an evening concert featuring the Pussycat Dolls, Blue and Toploader. Saturday's packed race schedule includes the Harley-Davidson parade and a celebration of 50 years of the Mini, as well as a Bonham's evening auction that includes Honda GP cars and F1 memorabilia. The Jaguar track parade is followed by scrutineering of multi-million pound cars campaigning for glory in the pre-1963 GT sports cars race, including rarities such as Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagatos.
On the Saturday, as the sunset World Sports Car Masters race - featuring original Le Mans cars - draws to a close, rock legend Carlos Santana takes to the stage for his only UK concert. Saturday and Sunday races are punctuated by aerial displays and parades by scores of car clubs around the circuit.
For further information visit
www.silverstoneclassic.com
