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Keynote speakers

The first speakers have been announced for Octane’s Evening With Aston Martin, which takes place at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane in London on 17 July. The evening – which includes a Champagne reception and three-course meal with wine – will be hosted by Steve Rider, who will interview Aston boss Andy Palmer, test driver Matt Becker, racer Darren Turner, styling chief Marek Reichman and others. Book at anevening withastonmartin.co.uk.

Nominate now

You have until 31 July to nominate the stars of the classic car world for Octane’s Historic Motoring Awards 2018. The awards are now in their eighth year, will take part in London on 25 October, and will reward everything from the restoration of the year to the best museum, recognising those who most support and contribute to both the hobby and the industry. New for 2018 are the Enzo and

Vantage awards, which will honour people who have made the greatest contributions to the worlds of Ferrari and Aston Martin. See historicmotoringawards.co.uk.

Get on track at Goodwood

Octane’s annual Goodwood trackday is to take place at the idyllic West Sussex Circuit on 31 August. The eagle-eyed among you will notice that it offers the perfect opportunity for someone who needs to get some serious last-minute laps in prior to the Goodwood Revival Meeting, which takes place on 7-9 September. Costing £299 per person and car (with additional drivers at £150 each), the day includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Spaces are strictly limited so book now at octanetrackdays.co.uk.