THUNDERZONE UK: ‘YANK TANKS’ AT SILVERSTONE!

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by MartynL

The rumble of V8 thunder is returning to the nostalgia-fueled 2018 Silverstone Classic next July. Sixties Musclecars will once again reverberate around the home of the British Grand Prix. The fearsome Trans-Atlantic Touring Car Trophy grid never fails to deliver both shock and awe as full 50+ car grids bristling with mighty Mustangs, Galaxies and Falcons growl into life. Adding to the incredible spectacle – and as in period – the brawny “Yank Tanks” will share the stage with a sprinkling of mor...

’17 FORD GT: DEBUT AT SILVERSTONE!

Posted on September 21, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

All-new Ford GT will make its European racing debut at the opening round of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship in April. Ford’s all-new GT racecar – revealed at Le Mans in June – will make its European racing debut at the Silverstone Circuit in the U.K. next April. Two cars will line up on the grid for the opening round of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) where they will compete in the GT-Endurance Pro Class for the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy. The event ...

MUSTANG 50TH: MAGIC MILESTONE CELEBRATION!

Posted on December 5, 2013May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Next year’s Silverstone Classic (UK) will pay special homage to the legendary Ford Mustang, the car that created the Ponycar category. First unveiled in New York City in April 1964, Ford’s iconic Ponycar is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2014 – a milestone that will be marked in style both on and off the Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone, top, the World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival. Next summer’s Classic (July 25-27) has been chosen by the Mustang Owners Club for its official...