DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL

Gear up for a glorious weekend celebrating motorsport history at the Donington Historic Festival! From May 4th to 5th, 2024, Donington Park transforms into a time capsule roaring with the sounds of classic engines.

Witness hundreds of legendary cars, not gathering dust in museums, but pushed to their limits on the very track that hosted Grand Prix races in the 1930s. Prepare to be dazzled by a diverse spectacle: pre-war sports cars, touring cars from various eras, and iconic fire-breathing Le Mans GT machinery.

This year’s festival holds a special place for Bentley enthusiasts, marking the centenary of their first Le Mans victory. Expect dedicated displays and thrilling on-track demonstrations.

But the magic extends beyond the races. Explore hundreds of other classic beauties on display throughout the venue. Car clubs and individual owners will showcase their prized possessions, some even taking part in special parade laps.

Fuel your passion further with a visit to the themed trade area, where you’ll find unique racing memorabilia and specialist items. Don’t miss the open paddock, offering a rare chance to get up close with these automotive icons!

The Donington Historic Festival 2024 promises a weekend steeped in nostalgia, adrenaline, and pure automotive love.

Timetable

Saturday

09.05 – 09.35 Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy for Qualifying 30 mins – pre-’56 and pre ‘61 sportscars
09.45 – 10.15 Historic Touring Car Challenge with Tony Dron Trophy and the Sixties Touring Car Qualifying 30 mins – Challenge with U2TC
10.25 – 10.45 Superformance Ferrari Club Classic Qualifying 20 mins
10.55 – 11.45 Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup for pre-’66 GT and Touring Cars, Qualifying 50 mins – pre-’63 GTs and pre-’61 Sports Cars
12.00 – 13.00 Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy for Race 1 60 mins – pre-’56 and pre ‘61 sportscars
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch Break / Demonstrations / Parades / Free of Charge Pitwalk 60 mins
14.00 – 14.50 Historic Touring Car Challenge and Tony Dron Trophy & Sixties Touring Car Race 2 50 mins – Challenge with U2TC
15.05 – 15.25 Superformance Ferrari Club Classic Series (Race 1) Race 3 20 mins
15.40 – 18.40 Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup for pre-’66 GT and Touring Cars, Race 4 3 hours – pre-’63 GTs and pre-’61 Sports Cars

Sunday

09.05 – 09.30 HRDC ‘Gerry Marshall Trophy’ Series for pre-’83 Group 1 & Group 1½ Touring Cars Qualifying 25 mins
09.40 – 10.10 Pre ‘63 GT Qualifying 30 mins
10.20 – 10.35 HRDC Dunlop Allstars for Pre-’66 Sports, GT & Touring Cars and HRDC Classic Qualifying 15 mins – Alfa Challenge for 750-116 Alfa Romeos
10.45 – 11.10 ‘Mad Jack’ for Pre-War Sports Cars Qualifying 25 mins
11.20 – 11.45 HRDC Jack Sears Trophy for 1958-1966 Touring Cars Qualifying 25 mins
12.00 – 12.20 Superformance Ferrari Club Classic Series (Race 2) Race 5 20 mins
12.20 – 13.20 Lunch Break / Demonstrations / Parades / Free of Charge Pitwalk 60 mins
13.20 – 14.05 HRDC ‘Gerry Marshall Trophy’ Series for pre-’83 Group 1 & Group 1½ Touring Cars Race 6 45 mins
14.20 – 15.20 Pre ‘63 GT Race 7 60 mins
15.35 – 16.05 HRDC Dunlop Allstars for Pre-’66 Sports, GT & Touring Cars and HRDC Classic Race 8 30 mins – Alfa Challenge for 750-116 Alfa Romeos
16.20 – 17.00 ‘Mad Jack’ for Pre-War Sports Cars Race 9 40 mins
17.15 – 17.35 Superformance Ferrari Club Classic Series (Race 3) Race 10 20 mins
17.50 – 18.35 HRDC Jack Sears Trophy for 1958-1966 Touring Cars Race 11 45 mins