Emerging into the sunlight
With summer at its height, we’re all hoping for the freedom to enjoy these events without restrictions...
Pick up some parts – or even a whole classic machine – at Shelsley Walsh Autojumble
Part of this year’s celebrations marking 75 years of the VMCC, this track-based event is open to VMCC members and non-members alike. Parades for both road and race bikes make this a great opportunity to thrash your classic round one of the country’s favourite circuits. vmcc.net
sets off from the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu for a tour of the New Forest. beaulieu.co.uk
August 15
Northumberland Classic Vehicle Gathering, Tynedale Park, Station Rd, Corbridge, Northumberland Mixed bike, car and classic commercial vehicle show in the beautiful Northumberland town of Corbridge. Concours displays, autojumble and trade stands. markwoodwardclassicevents.com
August 21-22
Castle Combe CRMC and Lansdowne Classic Series Catch up with some classic racing action as the CRMC circus moves on to the picturesque Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire. crmc.co.uk and lansdowneclassic.co.uk
August 22
British Bike Day, Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Cross Roads, New Milton, Hampshire.
Fly the flag for British iron on another big day out, at the fabulous Sammy Miller Museum in the New Forest. sammymiller.co.uk
August 22
Great Wold-valley Run, Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire Enjoy a run out through the best of the East Yorkshire countryside with like-minded souls. Open to classic bikes and cars. backfirepromotions.com
August 28
Vintage Speed Trials, Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, Lincs PE10 0LY Run by Vintage Speed Trials (for cars as well as bikes), this event revives the spirit of pre-war speed trialling and upholds 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. Get dressed to the nines and wallow in the noise and nostalgia of an authentic vintage event. speedtrials.co.uk
August 28-September 2
Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, Wendover, Utah, USA Us-based readers can catch some of the action on the legendary salt flats. Expect some classic twowheeled action as would-be record breakers pit themselves and their bikes against the clock. bonnevillespeedtrials.com
August 29
Pre-65 Motocross Club meeting, Maylandsea, Essex Traditional scrambling at its best as the Pre-65 Motocross Club hosts another round of their 2021 championship. pre65.co.uk
August 29
Autojumble, Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Cross Roads, New Milton, Hampshire
The chance to snap up a bargain or two before exploring the museum at your leisure. sammymiller.co.uk
August 29/30 (TBC)
Cumbria Twinshock Motocross, Hawkstone Park The penultimate round of the National Twinshock motocross championship swings into action at the iconic Shropshire circuit. Be there. nationaltwinshock.co.uk