Historic Motorsport Events — 2 July to 3 August 2026

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🏁 MALLETT RACING MONTHLY ROUND‑UP

(Including CSCC, HSCC, VSCC, MRL, Masters, HRDC, Equipe, and Peter Auto)

July explodes into life after a quiet end to June. Nearly every major historic racing organiser is active, with two of the biggest events of the year — HSCC’s Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix and MRL’s Trophées d’Auvergne at Charade — taking centre stage. Peter Auto also enters the frame with its prestigious European summer fixtures.

Below is the full Mallettracing breakdown.

📅 KEY EVENTS — 2 July to 3 August 2026

🇫🇷 3–5 July — Le Mans Classic

Organiser: Peter Auto & ACO

The crown jewel of historic motorsport. Held biennially on the full 24‑hour Circuit de la Sarthe, the Le Mans Classic brings:

  • Six Plateau grids covering 1923–1981
  • Group C Racing
  • Endurance Racing Legends (modern classics)
  • Jaguar Classic Challenge
  • Porsche Classic Race Le Mans
  • Manufacturer displays, clubs, parades, and night racing

Tens of thousands of spectators, hundreds of cars, and the most atmospheric historic event on the planet.

🇫🇷 5–6 July — Peter Auto: Dix Mille Tours du Castellet

Organiser: Peter Auto

A major fixture on the European historic calendar, typically featuring:

  • Classic Endurance Racing (CER 1 & CER 2)
  • Heritage Touring Cup
  • Group C Racing
  • Endurance Racing Legends
  • Sixties’ Endurance

Expect a packed paddock and the trademark Peter Auto atmosphere at Circuit Paul Ricard.

🇫🇷 10–12 July — Trophées d’Auvergne, Charade

Organiser: Motor Racing Legends (MRL)

One of MRL’s flagship continental events, featuring:

  • Woodcote & Stirling Moss Trophies
  • Pre‑’66 GT Sprint (debut season)
  • 2‑Litre Sportscar Series (debut season)
  • Historic Touring Car Challenge
  • Tony Dron Trophy
  • HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy
  • Group C demonstrations

HRDC grids are fully integrated into the weekend.

🇬🇧 11–12 July — Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix

Organiser: HSCC

A centrepiece of the British historic racing summer. Expected grids include:

  • Historic Formula Ford
  • Historic Formula 3
  • Guards Trophy
  • Road Sports
  • Classic F3
  • Historic Touring Cars
  • Derek Bell Trophy (F5000/F2/FAtlantic machinery)

One of the most prestigious HSCC meetings of the year.

🇬🇧 26–27 July — BRDC Classic (Silverstone)

Organiser: BRDC

Silverstone’s premier historic festival, celebrating classic racing heritage with:

  • Historic Formula One
  • Group C & Sports Prototypes
  • Touring Cars & Super Saloons
  • GT & Sports Car grids
  • Club displays, parades, and BRDC showcases

A major UK highlight and one of the biggest classic racing gatherings of the summer.

🇬🇧 Mid–Late July — Equipe Classic Racing

Organiser: Equipe Classic Racing

Equipe typically runs one or two July meetings, often at:

  • Donington Park
  • Silverstone
  • Brands Hatch

Grids include:

  • Equipe Libre
  • Equipe GTS
  • Equipe Pre‑’63
  • Equipe 70s
  • Invitation classes

🇬🇧 July — CSCC Summer Meetings

Organiser: Classic Sports Car Club

CSCC is usually active throughout July with meetings at:

  • Donington Park
  • Anglesey
  • Silverstone
  • Brands Hatch

Grids include Swinging Sixties, Future Classics, Modern Classics, and more.

🇬🇧 July — VSCC Summer Activity

Organiser: Vintage Sports‑Car Club

VSCC typically runs:

  • Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb (early July)
  • Cadwell Park Race Meeting (late July)

Two of the club’s most characterful fixtures.

🇪🇺 Late July — Masters Historic Racing Summer Rounds

Organiser: Masters Historic Racing

Masters’ European summer tour usually includes:

  • Masters Endurance Legends
  • Masters Sports Car Legends
  • Historic Formula One
  • Touring Car Legends

Venues vary year‑to‑year but fall within this period.

CLUB‑BY‑CLUB STATUS (2 July – 3 August)

CSCC – Classic Sports Car Club

✔ Active throughout July Multiple UK meetings.

HSCC – Historic Sports Car Club

✔ Active 11–12 July — Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix

VSCC – Vintage Sports‑Car Club

✔ Active Shelsley Walsh & Cadwell Park.

Motor Racing Legends (MRL)

✔ Active 10–12 July — Trophées d’Auvergne, Charade

Masters Historic Racing

✔ Active European summer rounds.

HRDC – Historic Racing Drivers Club

✔ Active Appears as part of the MRL Charade weekend.

Equipe Classic Racing

✔ Active July race meetings at major UK circuits.

Peter Auto

✔ Active 5–6 July — Dix Mille Tours du Castellet Plus additional summer fixtures depending on the 2026 calendar.

📝 MALLETT RACING SUMMARY (2 July – 3 August)
DateEventClub(s)Venue
5–6 JulyDix Mille Tours du CastelletPeter AutoCircuit Paul Ricard
10–12 JulyTrophées d’AuvergneMRL, HRDCCharade (France)
11–12 JulyLegends of Brands Hatch SuperprixHSCCBrands Hatch GP
Throughout JulySummer Race MeetingsCSCCUK circuits
Throughout JulySummer Race MeetingsEquipe Classic RacingUK circuits
Throughout JulyHill Climbs & Race MeetingsVSCCUK venues
Late JulyMasters Summer RoundsMasters Historic RacingEuropean circuits

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