Thrills, spills and close-ups

Have a passion for all things motoring? These eight summer events let you get close to the action, says Jack Evans.

RULE BRITANNIA SUNDAY

Things get off to a solid start with one of Goodwood’s famous Breakfast Club meetups. Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee means this event is particularly special and will be focused on the celebration of 70 years of British engineering. Expect the very best in Jaguars and Minis, as well as the chance to look at more modern British cars.

• June 5

@ Goodwood, West Sussex Free but registration required at goodwood.com

BROOKLANDS FESTIVAL OF MOTORSPORT

The Brooklands Festival of Motorsport is a high-octane look at both the past and present of motoring all wrapped up into one weekendlong extravaganza. You’ll be able to see cars taking part in speed trials at Mercedesbenz World on the Saturday, with drivers then competing in further driving challenges on the Sunday. There’s also a Concours competition on the Sunday, with entrants checked over by a panel of judges for the win. There will also be a public-voted ‘People’s Choice’ award.

• June 18-19

@ Brooklands, Surrey Tickets from £18.95 for adults. Book at brooklandsmuseum.com

GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

The Goodwood Festival of Speed acts as a real centre point to the summer’s line-up, collecting everything people love about motoring into one vast, exciting event. You’ll be able to see some of the latest metal taking on the famous Goodwood Hill, while rally aces are challenged in the off-road course. This year’s theme is ‘The innovators – masterminds of motorsport’ and celebrates some of the incredible feats achieved in the pursuit of speed.

• June 23-26

@ Goodwood, West Sussex From £47 for a one-day adult ticket. Book at goodwood.com

F1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Formula 1 reaches the UK at the start of July, with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This year’s championship has seen a vast amount of change introduced, with new regulations mixing the teams up and levelling the playing field. Whoever you follow or support, the British Grand Prix always proves to be quite the spectacle.

• July 1-3 @ Silverstone,

Northamptonshire Tickets from £115 for a one day pass. Book at formula1.com

HAGERTY FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL

Hagerty’s Festival of the Unexceptional has proved to be a massive hit among the motoring community, giving the opportunity for a light to be shone on the unsung heroes of the car world. It gets drivers to bring their ‘marvellously mundane’ cars together, while this year’s event will see television’s Mike Brewer attend as a special guest. You’ll be able to see hundreds of cars lined up in front of Grimsthorpe Castle, with cars from 1967 to 1997 in attendance.

July 30 @ Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire

It costs £20 per vehicle. Book at hagerty.co.uk

BRITISH MOTOR SHOW

The British Motor Show returns in 2022, bringing an even greater variety of cars and features than the popular featured last year. A live stage will be running throughout the day – hosted by television’s Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend – while a live arena will feature high-octane car exhibitions from Paul Swift’s stunt team.

• August 18-21

@ Farnborough, Hampshire Tickets from £18.50 for adults. Book at thebritishmotorshow.live

SALON PRIVE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

This is one of the most prestigious events on the motoring calendar, gracing the grounds of Blenheim Palace to display some of the rarest and sought-after cars in the world. The car park is often one of the highlights of the show, with collections of ultra-rare exotica displayed for all to see.

• August 31 to September 4 @ Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire Ticket prices tbc. Keep up to date at salonpriveconcours.com

GOODWOOD REVIVAL

The summer draws to a close with the Goodwood Revival. Staged entirely as a period event, the Revival is a celebration of yesteryear, with attendees encouraged to dress up for the occasion and many choosing to adopt the look of the 1940s and Fifties. Plus, it features some of the best historic racing around, with classic cars and motorcycles battling it out on Goodwood’s circuit.

• September 16-18

@ Goodwood, West Sussex Tickets from £64 for a Friday ticket. Book at goodwood.com

Goodwood Festival of Speed