Vintage Speed Trials, 28th August 2021 “A celebration of pre-war motorsport, set within the historic Grimsthorpe Castle estate in Lincolnshire”
At Vintage Speed Trials, we are devoted to reviving the spirit of pre-war speed trialling. We aim to uphold Grimsthorpe’s rich legacy of motorsport, which began in 1903 with the first timed runs in the old deer park, hosted by the Lincolnshire Automobile Club.
Over a century later, our annual Speed Trials event, sponsored by Brewer Dolphin, evokes the nostalgia of these early gatherings. Curated as a celebration of the charm of pre-war cars and motorcycles, we transport our guests back in time to the pioneering days of British motorsport.
Throughout the day, from 10am to 4pm, 100 pre-war cars & motorbikes take turns to run down the half mile track 3 times. With entrants including Bugattis, MGs, ERA, Maserati and a number of Edwardian cars, visitors can enjoy getting close to the vehicles and talking to owners in the paddock in addition to watching the track runs. Adding to the charm this year will be displays and parades from an eclectic mix of motorised cycle cars. Visitors and participants are encouraged to wear period dress and a variety of food and drink stalls add to the gala atmosphere.
Tickets for visitors are on sale at www.speedtrials.co.uk where there is a wealth of information about the fascinating history of speed trials. Entrants for the track runs are fully booked but there is still an opportunity to apply to display vehicles in the impressive Vanbrugh courtyard at the front of the castle—email [email protected] to apply.