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Vintage Speed Trials brings car rally back to Grimsthorpe Castle




A full throttle event is back at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, August 28.

The Vintage Speed Trials will see classic cars and bikes from a pre-war era take turns to run down a half-mile track three times.

The entertainment begins at 10am and continues until 4pm, with more than 100 vehicles involved.

Vehicles will be flaunted in the grounds of Grimsthorpe
Vehicles will be flaunted in the grounds of Grimsthorpe

Grimsthorpe’s legacy of motorsport began in 1903 with the first timed runs through the deer park hosted by Lincolnshire Automobile Club.

More than a century later, Bugattis, MGs, ERA, Maseratiand a number of Edwardian cars will be among the vehicles on show, alongside displays and parades from an eclectic mix of motorised cycle cars.

Visitors and participants are encouraged to wear period dress. A variety of food and drink stalls will add to the gala atmosphere.

Motorbikes are a big attraction at the trials
Motorbikes are a big attraction at the trials

Tickets for visitors are on sale here.

People can get up close to see the cars and bikes
People can get up close to see the cars and bikes
The Vintage Speed Trials will take place at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, August 28
The Vintage Speed Trials will take place at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, August 28
There will be stalls to browse
There will be stalls to browse
People are encouraged to dress in pre-war attire
People are encouraged to dress in pre-war attire


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