CLASSIC NOSTALGIA SETS THE STAGE FOR A CELEBRATION OF MOTORSPORT HISTORY
Flagship event returns to Shelsley Walsh on 19-20 July 2025
Celebrations include 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship and 30 years since Colin McRae won the World Rally Championship
A dozen thunderous NASCAR racers in action
Spectacular motorsport at one of the oldest venues in the world
Classic & Sports Car Concours: no advance entry required – just turn up and show off your classic!
Pole-position parking for all classic vehicles and visiting car clubs
Exclusive Startline VIP Club: upgrade to make the weekend even more memorable
Plus non-stop entertainment, main-stage interviews, live bands and more!
Great cars from Formula 1, NASCAR and the world of rallying are set to star in this year’s Classic Nostalgia meeting at Shelsley Walsh. The flagship event returns to the famous Worcestershire hillclimb on 19-20 July 2025 and will once again be offering enthusiasts the chance to relive a golden era of motorsport.
75 YEARS OF THE FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
A special tribute celebrating 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship will play a central role throughout the weekend, and the sound of Grand Prix cars reverberating around the picturesque Teme Valley is bound to be a highlight. Already confirmed is a Surtees TS7 – the very first Grand Prix car to be built by the team founded by 1964 World Champion John Surtees. The man known as ‘Fearless John’ took the TS7 to victory in the 1970 Oulton Park Gold Cup and continued to campaign the car into the 1971 season.
It will be joined at Shelsley Walsh by a Shadow DN9B that was raced during 1978 and 1979 by great names such as Hans-Joachim Stuck, Clay Regazzoni and Elio de Angelis, as well as a fascinating South African-built Formula 1 car. The Netuar-Peugeot competed in the Rand Grand Prix in 1963 and 1964 in the hands of Rauten Hartmann, and is believed to be the first Formula 1 car to feature a rear-mounted Peugeot engine. It has recently been lovingly restored to its original specification.
Formula 1 cars were a popular choice for hillclimb events up until the emergence of specialist marques such as Pilbeam and Gould, and a Honda RA 108 will be making its debut at Shelsley Walsh to join in the anniversary celebration. The RA108 was the last car produced by the Brackley-based team to bear the Honda name and the last Formula One car powered by a Honda engine.
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLIN MCRAE WINNING THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
The rally cars are always a crowd favourite at Classic Nostalgia, and as well as Ralli22’s spectacular line-up of Group B, Group A and WRC cars, plans are well under way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Colin McRae winning the World Championship. The Scottish hero won the title in a Prodrive-run Subaru Impreza, and the Oxfordshire-based company will be at Shelsley Walsh with the Impreza in which McRae won the 1996 Rallye Catalunya. The victory ensured that Subaru clinched its second consecutive manufacturers’ WRC title, and it was the last win for a Group A Impreza.
Elsewhere, the hugely experienced Mike Wilds will be reunited with his 1978 Beaconsfield Toyota Celica, which was raced for three years in the BSCC. Subsequent drivers were Alec Poole in 1979 and Martin Brundle in 1980, and the car remains highly original, even down to the hand-painted livery. Wilds has raced in everything from Formula 1 and Formula 5000 to touring cars and sports cars, and will be driving the Celica during his 60th year in motor racing.
NASCARS BACK ON THE HILL
No doubt the most thunderous cars of the weekend will be the stunning line-up of a dozen NASCAR racers that regularly compete in the Bernie V8s race series. They will include a very special ex-Kevin Harvick 2007 Chevrolet that boasts race history at superspeedways such as Daytona and Talladega, as well as a race-winning truck from the Craftsman Series. The sight and sound of these powerful American machines being put through their paces in the heart of the English countryside is not to be missed.
CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR CONCOURS
On Sunday 20 July, the popular Classic & Sports Car Concours returns to Classic Nostalgia. It is open to all cars built before 1985, and the judging will be led by motoring journalist and regular Shelsley Walsh competitor Simon Taylor. He will be joined by John Mayhead, classic car valuations expert from Hagerty, plus Alastair Clements, editor of Classic & Sports Car magazine.
There will be four classes to be judged: Pre-World War 2; 1949-1959; 1960-1985 Saloons; and 1960-1985 Sports/GT – plus a Spirit of the Day award for an entry that may not be in top concours condition but is outstanding in its own special way. There is no entry fee to participate, but a general entrance ticket is required unless you are an MAC member.
THE EXHIBITION OF SPEED
The Exhibition of Speed is set to return in 2025. The Courtyard Barn turns into the ‘Art of Motorsport Gallery’ and will feature the unique works of a dozen incredibly talented UK automobile artists, from 2D-3D paintings, sculptures, graphics and illustrations to photography and mosaics. With guest artist appearances and new works unveiled, it’s the perfect opportunity to buy original artworks directly, meet the artists and get items signed.
STARTLINE VIP CLUB
Make the action-packed weekend even more memorable with a VIP package at the Startline VIP Club! Whether you’re entertaining clients, gifting, celebrating an occasion or just want a truly special day out, the VIP hospitality package at Classic Nostalgia offers an exhilarating day for all racing enthusiasts.
Enjoy unrestricted access to the entire site* and have exclusive access to the VIP-only enclosure, which occupies pole position overlooking the startline, paddock and commentary box. Its elevated vantage point enables you to watch the action unfold. The Startline VIP Club includes incredible hospitality, access to the VIP enclosure and grandstand, plus many other benefits. Please visit the event website for further details.
*excludes membership area
£140.00 per person per day
£70.00 per child under 16 years old
Only 150 per day available
SHELSLEY'S FLAGSHIP EVENT
Now firmly established as a highlight of the historic-motorsport calendar, Classic Nostalgia will be packed with exciting action both on and off the hill, including quality trade stands and non-stop live entertainment. There’s also the option of enjoying it all from the exclusive surroundings of the Startline VIP Club, which includes incredible hospitality, access to the VIP enclosure and grandstand, plus many other benefits.
Shelsley Walsh is known throughout the automotive world for its unique atmosphere, with enthusiasts able to get close to the action as well as the cars and drivers, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the best yet.
VISITING CAR CLUBS’ DISCOUNT
Classic Nostalgia is a firm favourite for car club gatherings and is the perfect event at which to hold a members’ day out. Each year, more than 20 clubs make the event their annual pilgrimage. All car clubs are entitled to discounted admission tickets, plus their own reserved area for 10 cars or more when booked under the club’s name.
ADMISSION
Date: 19-20 July 2025
Times: 8am each day, until approx 5pm
Early Bird Tickets only £20.00 available until 30th April, £25.00 thereafter
Children under-16 free (no ticket required and to be accompanied by a full paying adult).
General admission includes access to the hill, race paddock, car club displays and all entertainment.
MAC Members go FREE
No dogs permitted.
The event will be actively supporting the Midlands Air Ambulance as its charity partner.
