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Cruising Through Dreams: Bucket List Classic Car Events Around the World

Fasten your seatbelts, my fellow motor enthusiasts! We’re about to embark on an exhilarating adventure through the globe’s most iconic classic car events. From the heart-pounding roar of engines on Europe’s legendary circuits to California’s sun-kissed streets, these must-attend events are guaranteed to fuel your passion for vintage motoring. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just daydreaming about owning a classic car one day, these events offer a sneak peek into the very essence of automotive history. So, don your driving gloves and join us as we journey through the ultimate classic car experiences worldwide!

1. Goodwood Festival of Speed

West Sussex, England

Tucked away in the undulating landscapes of West Sussex, England, lies the Goodwood Festival of Speed — a paradise for car lovers. This annual spectacle presents a breathtaking collection of classic cars, from timeless racers to contemporary supercars, all vying for glory on the legendary Hillclimb course. Goodwood seamlessly weaves together nostalgia and exhilaration, promising an indelible experience for devotees across generations. Picture yourself delving into the rich legacy and sophistication of classic automobiles at events like this one. Pearl Lemon Classics crafts bespoke experiential tours that transport enthusiasts on immersive journeys through the magnificence of classic cars and iconic racing events throughout the UK and Europe. Embrace this opportunity to live your passion!

2. Monterey Car Week

Monterey, California, USA

Every August, the charming coastal town of Monterey, California, transforms into a grand stage for one of the world’s most esteemed classic car events. Monterey Car Week is not just an event; it’s a week-long celebration of automotive brilliance that captures hearts worldwide. From prestigious concours d’elegance to heart-pounding races at Laguna Seca and awe-inspiring auctions where vintage gems find new homes, every moment is steeped in excitement and elegance. Whether you’re marvelling at rare Ferraris on the Pebble Beach Golf Links or embarking on a nostalgic journey along 17-Mile Drive in your own classic car, Monterey Car Week is an absolute must for any car aficionado. With Pearl Lemon Classics, you can immerse yourself in this glamourous spectacle through tailor-made tour packages that promise more than just experiences — they create timeless memories filled with history, sophistication and thrill!

3. Le Mans Classic

Le Mans, France

For those whose hearts beat faster at the thought of endurance racing, there’s no event that compares to the Le Mans Classic. Held every two years on the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe in France, this event is a magnificent homage to motorsport’s golden age. It showcases a captivating collection of vintage race cars, each competing for honour on a track steeped in history and tales of triumph and tragedy. Whether you’re basking in the thunderous symphony of classic prototypes from the grandstands or soaking up the electric atmosphere in the bustling paddock, Le Mans Classic is an adventure that every racing enthusiast should experience. Picture yourself standing amidst history at Circuit de la Sarthe, where Pearl Lemon Classics offers exclusive insights and access to private collections — ensuring an immersive experience at events like Le Mans Classic that truly encapsulate vintage motoring’s timeless allure.

4. Woodward Dream Cruise

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Heralded as the globe’s grandest one-day car festival, the Woodward Dream Cruise is an unparalleled homage to American automotive heritage. Each August, a cavalcade of classic cars invades Detroit’s historic Woodward Avenue, morphing it into a dynamic exhibition of motoring milestones. From brawny muscle cars to sizzling hot rods, and from vintage trucks to bespoke cruisers — the Dream Cruise is a visual and auditory banquet. It offers live music, culinary delights and boundless chances for reminiscing with fellow aficionados. Immerse yourself in exhilarating events like the Woodward Dream Cruise with Pearl Lemon Classics — nurturing a community of passionate enthusiasts and crafting unforgettable experiences within the pulsating realm of retro motoring.

5. Classic Days Schloss Dyck

Jüchen, Germany

Imagine being enveloped by the serene beauty of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where Schloss Dyck stands majestically as the stage for one of Europe’s most esteemed classic car events. Classic Days Schloss Dyck is more than a weekend event; it’s a jubilant celebration of automotive history that captivates and thrills. From admiring the timeless elegance of pre-war classics to experiencing the heart-pounding excitement of vintage race cars in action, Schloss Dyck offers an all-encompassing journey into automotive heritage for enthusiasts across generations. Picture yourself at Classic Days Schloss Dyck, where Pearl Lemon Classics nurtures a passionate community and provides personalised attention, crafting indelible memories in the enchanting realm of vintage motoring.

As we draw the curtain on our thrilling journey through the world’s most coveted classic car events, it becomes resoundingly evident that the fervour for vintage motoring is a universal phenomenon. Whether you’re meticulously planning your next escapade or simply harbouring dreams of one day possessing a classic beauty, remember that an exhilarating world of vintage motoring stands ready to set your passion ablaze and fuel your aspirations. With organisations like Pearl Lemon Classics offering bespoke tours tailored to enthusiasts craving immersive experiences amidst majestic classic cars and iconic racing events, the opportunities are boundless. So come along! Let’s revel in the timeless legacy of classic cars and salute the vibrant community of enthusiasts who keep the flame of vintage motoring burning brightly!

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jcoulsellphotography: @.sebastianvettel took to the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb in Nigel Mansell’s ‘Red 5’ and Ayrton Senna’s Mclaren on Sunday both running on carbon neutral fuel as part of his #racewithouttrace campaign.

He also took the opportunity to say hello to some old friends

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McLaren Solus GT Tops Goodwood Festival of Speed

Victory for the Solus GT in Sunday’s Timed Shootout Final at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed confirmed its astonishing performance credentials, thrilling spectators and crowning McLaren’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the event.

Having made its dynamic debut on Thursday July 13 – the first day of the 2023 Festival – the Solus GT’s full-throttle assault on Goodwood’s 1.16-mile Hillclimb in Sunday’s grand finale saw McLaren Factory Driver Marvin Kirchhöfer storm to the top of the timesheet with a run of 45.342 seconds. This secured McLaren’s second Festival of Speed Timed Shootout win in three years, following victory in 2021.

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Daily Forza Post #33/34: SuperSport Package Has Arrived

So, we already had mention of a Supervan lost to time, so how about one that still drives in it's prime? That's right, we've got the third Supervan here, made as a promotional vehicle for the third-gen Transit in '94. Like, the previous two, it's a mid-engined, modified body on a C100 chassis, and given a Cosworth-tuned V6 added in 2004. Most notably, this one was built off the Supervan 2, making it the only one left... well, besides the electric Supervan 4 that released last year.

Rather interestingly, it was proposed to be turned back into a C100 race car, with the body almost scrapped again. Thankfully, though, the car didn't get scrapped, and actually gets run up the hillclimb at Goodwood every so often. It is a shame, though, the original F1 engine got taken out. The only other promo van like that was a Renault Espace, which is currently stuck sitting in a museum somewhere in France. Now, it might be the last of the combustion engined Supervan models, but there is one other to speak of. Well, technically.

Made for a pretty similar reason to the Supervan line, the Transit SuperSportVan isn't nearly as impressive as that line, even if it is a spiritual successor to them. Only sporting 196 horsepower, still keeping the engine up front, and sporting, well, basically no other sporting modifications, it doesn't quite live up to the name. Though, that might be on purpose, as it could have been done to celebrate the diesel-engined Transit that ran a time of under 10 minutes around the infamous Nurburgring with the late Sabine Schmitz behind the wheel. It only has about 50 more horsepower than that van had, as well, so it is nice to think it was done on purpose.

In a rather interesting, and fictional, turn of events, we are actually taking a look at something the Forza devs did with the Forza Edition of this van: made it a proper Supervan. Don't let the rubbish on top fool you, they shoved the engine back and gave it much, much more power and grip. A much more true successor to the name, even if it doesn't have an F1 engine inside.

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Following its record-breaking runs at Hockenheim in June and the Goodwood Hillclimb, the McMurtry Spéirling has now set a new benchmark at Castle Combe, completing a lap in less than a minute.

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Yamaha Rally Team Tackles the Iconic Goodwood Hillclimb in Support Of Two Wheels For Life http://dlvr.it/TBWWsx

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1000HP Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R going FULL Boost up the Goodwood Hillclimb 2023 | Amazing RB26 Sounds

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Iconic Newey F1 car damaged in Goodwood crash An iconic Adrian Newey-designed Form... #usa #uk #ireland

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No serious injuries after wheel clears barrier at Goodwood Festival | RaceFans Round-up

In the round-up: The organisers of the Goodwood Festival of Speed have confirmed “no serious injuries” occured following an incident in which a wheel came off a car. In brief “No serious injuries” after incident at Goodwood Festival A Jaguar Mark One shed its left-rear wheel during a run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which began yesterday. Footage of the incident indicated the wheel cleared a straw bale and went into a spectator enclosure. The event organisers confirmed on social media no one involved had been seriously hurt. “Following the incident on the hillclimb we’re pleased to confirm that there were no serious injuries and those involved were able to go back to enjoying the event,” they said. In May a wheel cleared a barrier at the Indianapolis 500 following a collision between Kyle Kirkwood and Felix Rosenqvist, but no spectators were injured. F1 street races in France and Spain rumoured French president Emanuel Macron has shown an interest in reviving the French Grand Prix, according to Nice-Matin. The mayor of Nice told the newspaper the president had responded positively to the idea of bringing F1 back to the country. However the preferred venue is understood to be a new street track in Nice, rather than one of France’s existing F1-grade permanent circuits. Meanwhile the president of the Executive Committee of the Ifema convention centre in Madrid, Jose Vicente de los Mozos, has indicated it is moving closer to confirming a street circuit in the Spanish capital will host a round of the world championship. It has previously been tipped to take over the Spanish Grand Prix from the Circuit de Catalunya when its contract expires after the 2026 race, but no official announcement has yet been made. Vergne given suspended fine for “misconduct” Vergne committed “misconduct”, say FIA stewards Jean-Eric Vergne has been fined €3,000 (£2,564), suspended until the end of the year, following his public criticism of a penalty given to his DS Penske team at the previous Formula E round in the USA. It is the latest in a series of similar penalties issued recently. Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner was reprimanded for describing the Monaco Grand Prix stewards as “laymen”. More bizarrely, Formula Regional European Championship team MP Motorsport were issued a suspended fine after a staff member responded to a stewards’ bulletin in a WhatsApp group using a poo emoji. In Vergne’s case, the specific language he used was not cited by the stewards. Following a hearing with Vergne the stewards said “the driver stated that some of the written words in the press [were] not said by him.” “He agreed that some comments he really said have not been respectful towards the stewards and also towards the FIA. He promised to try to [not] do so in the future because he has the full respect for the work of the stewards and the FIA.” Vergne was deemed to have committed “misconduct towards officials and FIA”, and to have violated article 12.2.1 clauses (c), (f) and (k) of the International Sporting Code. These prohibit: “Any fraudulent conduct or any act prejudicial to the interests of any competition or to the interests of motor sport generally”, “any words, deeds or writings that have caused moral injury or loss to the FIA, its bodies, its members or its executive officers, and more generally on the interest of motor sport and on the values defended by the FIA” and “and misconduct towards” FIA members of staff and other associated parties. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Ryanmack09! On this day in motorsport 50 years ago today Peter Revson won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone which was red-flagged after Jody Scheckter triggered a huge crash at Woodcote. John Watson and Jochen Mass made their debuts in the race. via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net/

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Mathieu Baumel y su experiencia pilotando la Toyota Hilux T1+ en Goodwood: “Nasser me deja conducir y espera que sea un buen piloto, ¡aunque no diría que soy mejor que él!”

El navegante campeón del Dakar 2022, Mathieu Baumel, vivió una experiencia única al probar en velocidad la Toyota GR DKR Hilux T1+ en la Subida de Goodwood durante el tradicional Festival de la Velocidad de Goodwood en Reino Unido. Usualmente en la butaca derecha, Baumel tuvo la oportunidad de pilotar los primeros dos días de Festival ya que Nasser Al-Attiyah tenía compromisos previos y recién se integrará al show durante el sábado y domingo. Un evento único con gran cantidad de público para un auto único en el mundo.

“Es genial, es mi primera vez aquí en Goodwood, así que todavía estoy descubriendo todo y abriéndome camino, ya que hay mucho que ver. Es genial ver a tantos fanáticos, algo así como 200,000 durante todo el fin de semana, lo cual es simplemente increíble. Tenemos la oportunidad de correr las tres etapas aquí: Hillclimb, Rally Stage y Off-Road Arena. Lo bueno de este GR DKR Hilux T1+ es que podemos abordar fácilmente todas estas áreas y también divertirnos y hacer un buen espectáculo para los espectadores” describió Mathieu Baumel en Toyota UK Magazine, entusiasmado por su debut en la Subida de Goodwood.

Si bien Nasser Al-Attiyah tiene la mayor parte de las tareas de conducción en la exitosa dupla que ya ha conseguido tres Dakar juntos (Nasser consiguió su primer Dakar con Timo Gottschalk en Volkswagen), Mathieu no es ajeno a la conducción de los prototipos de Toyota en el Rally Raid: “Para ser un buen copiloto necesitas saber cómo hacer un poco de todo y eso incluye conducir, así que estuve más que feliz de llevar el Hilux al circuito de Hillclimb de Goodwood. Tengo mucha suerte de sentarme junto a Nasser porque me deja conducir y espera que sea un buen piloto, ¡aunque no diría que soy mejor que él! Estar en Goodwood me ha dado la oportunidad de saltar del lado derecho al lado izquierdo, lo cual fue increíble y muy divertido. Obviamente, he pasado mucho tiempo en este vehículo durante el Dakar, pero no demasiado detrás del volante, así que le he dado al Hilux un poco de calentamiento para Nasser antes de que corra con él el fin de semana” describió el francés.

El Festival de la Velocidad de Goodwood continúa este fin de semana, con más pasadas programadas por parte de Nasser Al-Attiyah y Mathieu Baumel en el Toyota GR DKR Hilux T1+ campeón del Dakar 2022.

Imagen y Citas: Toyota UK Magazine