2nd International Historic Motorsport Show

[Ted Walker]

ANYONE interested in Historic Racig should make the effort to attend,to make sure it continues next year. Ian Williamson and his team have make a huge step forward from last years show(which was brilliant).

[BertMk2]

Looks like a good selection of cars will be in action outdoors again - last years short stage was good (but really, really cold). Looking forward to seeing the slowly sideways crowd in action again.

[M Coupe]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

7th overall 1st in class 1962. Here.............

Unlikely to be that car I think as it is not finished it's restoration (It's the one that was on Top Gear), In fact I have heard they haven't even started restoring it yet!

I think it is more likely to be Aaltonens winning car from 1965.


I hope to attend on Sunday.

[Steve Wilkinson]

Friday 25th February 2005

09:30 Show Opens
10:00 Opening Ceremony - John Surtees, Jeff Smith & Sammy Miller
10:00 Viewing of the H7H Automobilia & Model Auction
11:30 Unveiling of the 'new' Vanwall
12:00 Re-launch of AR Racing Motorcycle Brake Components
12:00 Viewing of the H&H Car & Motorcycle Auction (until close)
16:00 H&H Model Auction starts
17:30 Show Closes
18:00 Exhibitors drinks party

Saturday 26th February 2005

09:30 Show Opens
10:00 Opening Ceremony - Derek Bell
11:00 LIVE Autotest Demonstartion
11:00 Derek Bell 're-united' with Brabham-DFV BT26
11:30 LIVE Rally Car Demonstartion by Slowly Sideways
11:45 LIVE Autotest Demonstartion
12:00 H&H Automobilia Auction starts
12:00 First cars arrive on the Historic Motorsport Tour
12:30 LIVE Autotest Demonstartion
13:00 H&H Auction of Cars & Motorcycles
13:15 LIVE Autotest Demonstartion
14:00 LIVE Autotest Demonstartion
14:30 LIVE Rally Car Demonstartion by Slowly Sideways
14:45 LIVE Autotest Demonstartion
17:30 Show closes

Sunday 27th February 2005

09:30 Show Opens
10:00 Opening Ceremony - Keith Duckworth, Mike Costin & Ben Rood
10:30 Winter Challenge Rally to Monte Carlo - Start & First Test
11:00 Cosworth Founders visit Cosworth Racing, Burton Power, etc
14:30 LIVE Rally Car Demonstartion by Slowly Sideways
16:00 Show Closes

ENJOY!

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

Friday 25th February 2005

18:00 Exhibitors drinks party

ENJOY!

Now you're talking!

[Neil Adams]

i'll be going to this with my dad in the *cough* series 1 e type,

looks like a great event!, which reminds me i must start charging batteries for the camera! will be first oppurtunity to get some rally photos and it looks like theres going to be some absolute classics there

[pitcrew]

im going on the friday cant wait i to have to sort my camera out cheers neil for the reminder anyone else on friday?

[Lola]

Im hoping to go on sat with my dad. Nothing like a collection of historic single seaters

[TimD]

A word to the wise - I was in the hall for setup of the show yesterday, and the organisers have not addressed the heating problem as promised.

In a word, it's freezing in there. So wrap up warm, and I mean WARM - there's a lot of snow on the ground, but the exhibits are rolling in.

[Neil Adams]

Originally Posted by TimD

A word to the wise - I was in the hall for setup of the show yesterday, and the organisers have not addressed the heating problem as promised.

In a word, it's freezing in there. So wrap up warm, and I mean WARM - there's a lot of snow on the ground, but the exhibits are rolling in.

thanks for the heads up!

[pitcrew]

Originally Posted by TimD

A word to the wise - I was in the hall for setup of the show yesterday, and the organisers have not addressed the heating problem as promised.

In a word, it's freezing in there. So wrap up warm, and I mean WARM - there's a lot of snow on the ground, but the exhibits are rolling in.

yea cheers mate, warm i will be

[TimD]

I should clarify I think, having read my post again. By "organisers", I mean the Stoneleigh show site, not Ian Williamson who is the brain behind the Historic Motorsport Show. Ian has worked wonders to get this show to work and I really hope it pays off for him.

I know Ian was determined to do something about the criticism from the autojumble and trade stands in Hall 3 last year, but the efforts made by the site really haven't fixed the problem.

So head on to the show, last year was excellent, this one looks to be even better, but keep the woolies close to hand!

[Steve Wilkinson]

Well I have just recovered from the rigours of the Stoneleigh trip! Despite a chaotic trip home - it took 45 minutes longer most of it on the M6 - it was well worth it.

The MAC stand is superb, it may only have three cars on it but they are so well displayed complete with massive period photographs as a backdrop. There is a superb selection of cars including two BRMs, two Tyrrells and two Lancia Stratos.

Steer clear of the collectors hall if you don't want your bank manager to have a fit!

Only complaint was the hall for the autojumble which was even colder than last year!!!!!

In my opinion the event is a lot better than last year and is a must!

[pitcrew]

Wow cold was an understatement!! it was freezing in some parts well done to the stall holders! was a very nice show, some very nice cars! not as many ferrari's and group b's as i would have liked but still would go again. i managed to get a few pictures if anyones interested just pm me

[Steve Wilkinson]

I know the organisers would like to fit in more cars however they are currently at the maximum contiguous space that Stoneleigh can provide. Simply put if they want more stalls and cars then they would have to be in at least two seperate buildings. This would spoil the atmosphere and by what criteria would you split up the stall holders?

So I understand they are, like Fagin, reviewing the situation. The possibilities are either stay at Stoneleigh and try to be selective on who they rent stall space to or find an alternate venue that would provide greater floor space.

Whatever the decision, just like Arnie, I'll be back!

The Historic Motorsport Show is how such shows should be, informal, acces all areas and enthusiastic stall holders. Long may it continue and thrive!