Yorkshire Elegance – Results

Yorkshire Elegance is the most important concours in Yorkshire and the results have just been published. Classic Yorkshire would like to congratulate all the owners who took a prize home with them and thank the organisers, The Fast Lane Club and sponsors who made the event possible. 1950 FERRARI WINS OVERALL BEST IN SHOW presentedContinue reading “Yorkshire Elegance – Results”

The brilliant Yorkshire Elegance

I have to congratulate Stephen Owens and Simon Smith of the FastLane Club for organising one of the best concours events, not just in Yorkshire but in the country. In my view it is now on par with the London Concours in both the quality and rarity of the cars on display. The success ofContinue reading “The brilliant Yorkshire Elegance”

2025 global release of Brad Pitt F1 film

Apple Original Films is partnering with Warner Bros on the untitled Brad Pitt Formula 1 film and has set a June 25 2025 international release date, with North America to follow two days later. Joseph Kosinski directs and is producing with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Pitt, Dede Gardner and JeremyContinue reading “2025 global release of Brad Pitt F1 film”

Double classic events coming up!

By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse Final preparations are being made for two FREE West Yorkshire car shows next weekend (9th June). Around 100 classic cars are booked for the Royal Armouries Classic Car Show, organised by the Chevin Motor Club and the Royal Armouries. A quick rundown of the cars coming include two pre-war AustinContinue reading “Double classic events coming up!”

Donington Historic Festival: Event review.

The Donington Historic Festival is a regular event for Classic Yorkshire (CY) and this year it was even better value as CY was able to offer subscribers a 50% discount on ticket prices and infield parking. Last years event was still hungover from Co-Vid and the displays were not as well populated as in previousContinue reading “Donington Historic Festival: Event review.”

Prestige car clubs are invited….

Yorkshire is a great place to be a classic car owner with events to meet every taste. Whether you are a fan of an everyday classic or a rare prestige model, you can find events for all comers, or specialist events for single makes. There is room for all of these events and prestige eventsContinue reading “Prestige car clubs are invited….”

40th anniversary of Ferrari’s first supercar

Exactly 40 years after its launch at the 1984 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari has announced the GTO Legacy Tour 2024, an exclusive celebration of the 40th anniversary of a legendary car. The Maranello marque is organising a driving experience for owners of the Prancing Horse’s first ever supercar in the stunning surroundings of the Italian DolomitesContinue reading “40th anniversary of Ferrari’s first supercar”

Donington Historic – May 3,4 &5

When it comes to historic racing the two most popular events are the Silverstone Classic and the Donington Historic. For Yorkshire enthusiasts Donington isn’t too far to treck and it provides excellent racing with a wide variety of cars and era’s.  If you are new to historic racing then this is a great event. Easy to getContinue reading “Donington Historic – May 3,4 &5”

Sorrento Roads 2024

Entries are now officially being accepted for Sorrento Roads 2024, an event that takes the Red Arrow to areas other than the classic historic race route from Brescia to Rome and back. Vehicles produced before 1990 will be given priority. Cars registerd after that and not certified by the Registro 1000 Miglia will also be able to enter. TheContinue reading “Sorrento Roads 2024”

Ferrari: Film review

I was looking forward to seeing Ferrari as it combines many of my interests, beautiful cars, Italian countryside and an against the odds story of a man trying to save his company. The film is well constructed and nicely acted by the main stars, Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, Penélope Cruz as Ferrari’s wife Laura,Continue reading “Ferrari: Film review”

Brawn: The impossible Formula One story

Disney+ has launched their unscripted documentary series, “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1© Story,” following the story of Brawn GP and their remarkable Formula 1© Championship Season. All four episodes are available now to stream in the UK & Ireland. The series stars Keanu Reeves as host and executive producer, in addition to Formula 1© legends Ross Brawn,Continue reading “Brawn: The impossible Formula One story”