A Chilling Challenge Under the Spotlights At Classic Yorkshire we like to champion new events and encourage readers to visit, compete or display. After all, if an event is poorly attended it is unlikely to happen again and will be unable to grow to its full potential. So for all you motorsport, hillclimb and rallyingContinue reading “Let’s support Rallye Harewood”
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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”
Get into hillclimbing
There are two things that you need to know before you read the rest of this article. 1. Motorsport is expensive and 2. motorsport is dangerous. If you can’t accept this then stop reading now. Here at Classic Yorkshire we like to encourage you to use your car and participate in events. Whether that beContinue reading “Get into hillclimbing”
CY heads for the hills
Last week I mentioned that one of the affordable options for getting into motorsport is Hillclimbing. Yorkshire is particularly fortunate to have Harewood Hillclimb, the longest hill in the UK. For those who don’t know, you start at the bottom of the hill and you break a timing beam as you set off. There followsContinue reading “CY heads for the hills”
Croft to mark 50 years of Super Saloons with the HSCC
The classic car movement is wonderfully diverse. Whatever your particular interest you will find a niche. Whether you are into prewar, car shows, touring, racing or rallying there is a thriving movement for you. My particular interest has always been historic competition cars, whether rallying or circuit racing. As such I attend a number ofContinue reading “Croft to mark 50 years of Super Saloons with the HSCC”
Lando Landy goes topless
What does a successful Formula One driver keep in his garage for popping down to the shops? In the case of Lando Norris you would probably expect it to be something from the Mclaren stable. Whilst I have no doubt that he has at least one Mclaren, his personal transport for tootling round his homeContinue reading “Lando Landy goes topless”
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!”
Race the Waves: Event review
My preference in motorsport is for historic rallying or circuit racing. These are high value cars in amazing condition and permanently at peril when they take to the track. So it is a puzzle to me that I keep being drawn back to Race the Waves where the cars look like they were nailed togetherContinue reading “Race the Waves: Event review”
Diecast model business to mark milestone with free car show
By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse A model car shop in Halifax is getting ready to celebrate its 40th birthday next year by holding a big classic car weekend. Replicar, based in historic Piece Hall, is a treasure trove of diecast models – new and secondhand – from top makers including Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Solido andContinue reading “Diecast model business to mark milestone with free car show”
Garage tours are back at The Carding Shed.
The Carding Shed have announced that their popular garage tours are back. If you’ve ever wanted to know what goes into restoring and maintaining a beautiful English classic then now is your chance. After a full English breakfast served in The Carding Shed, join one of their technicians as they take you for a guidedContinue reading “Garage tours are back at The Carding Shed.”
Skipton car show back for 2024
West Yorkshire was blessed with three successful City/Town centre shows (plus a few more smaller events). Bradford was the first but after 17 years it stopped three years ago, Wakefield, which has a strong Americana presence and Skipton. Skipton took a break for a few years but reappeared in 2023 and will be back againContinue reading “Skipton car show back for 2024”