Reis Race Retro – secure your tickets to come and see us!
We’re looking forward to Reis Race Retro! There’s only one week to go, and we’re excited to share with you what’s happening on our stand!
Come and visit us at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, between 23-25 February 2024 in Hall 2 on stand 2-230 and you’ll see two fantastic retro cars on display that we’re sure will generate great interest.
Crossle F5000
The Crossle F5000 is a remarkable racing car that belongs to the Formula 5000 category. Formula 5000 (F5000) was a popular open-wheel racing category that gained prominence in the late 1960s and continued through the 1970s. It was particularly popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. F5000 cars were known for their powerful V8 engines, which produced impressive horsepower.
The Crossle F5000 was a thrilling and competitive racing car that left an indelible mark on the motorsport world. Its combination of power, agility, and skilled drivers made it a force to be reckoned with on the track.
The car on display – kindly provided by its owner, John Murphy – is the second of only 3 cars ever made in 1968 and was one of the first chassis designed for the then new formula. You can find out more about this stunning car – which has undergone extensive refurbishment and was raced successfully for the first time last year – by visiting our stand!
Alitalia Fiat Abarth 131 Rally
We also have an Alitalia Fiat Abarth 131 Rally car on display, driven by Markku Alen (the ‘Flying Finn’) and the winner of the 1977 Rally Portugal.
This iconic rally car was powered by a 2-litre twin-cam, 4 cylinder engine delivering 230 bhp, with a five-speed transmission and rear wheel drive.
The 1977 World Rally Championship became the 131 Abarth’s roar on the world stage. Alen and Kivimaki dominated rallies across Europe, leaving their mark on Portugal, Sanremo, Corsica, and Finland. Their consistency and speed were unstoppable, securing both the Driver’s and Manufacturer’s Championship titles for Fiat.
Pride of the Paddock – 20 cars for the 20th anniversary of Race Retro!
This year’s Pride of the Paddock is the biggest competition ever, with 20 finalists spanning vehicles from the 1930s to the 2000s!
On display are cars ranging from an 1930 Austin 7 Supercharged to a custom build 2007 Jaguar S-Type R – and with seven finalists from the 1960s including Ford Anglias, an Austin Mini Cooper S, and an MGB Roadster – there are too many cars to list here. You’ll just have to come and see them all for yourselves!
Did we also mention a 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth and a 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale 16v? They’ll also be there! We’ll stop now before we give away the whole list…
Secure your tickets with a discount – and be in with a chance to win!
We are offering purchasers of tickets to Reis Race Retro a £2 discount when you enter the code REIS at Race Retro – Race Retro (seetickets.com).
We’re also giving you the chance to win your tickets to the event, with more information on our social channels soon – so keep your eyes open to find out how you could win!
