The Donington Historic Festival returns for its 10th anniversary event in 2021, with organisers planning a superb celebration across two days, featuring hundreds of cars on track from the 1920s right through to the 1980s.
Since its inception in 2011, DHF has established a reputation for attracting strong, high quality grids and this year is no different with a range of special races. Highlights will include the Amon Cup for Ford GT40s, touring cars from the ‘50s right through to the ‘80s, plus 1960s GTs, and the Jaguar Classic Challenge. The event will take things right back to the sport’s pioneering early years too, with the ‘Mad Jack’ for pre-war sports cars.
Each of the two days will feature a busy race programme, whilst car clubs will be invited to take part in static displays within the distinctive surrounds of Donington Park's infield. Trade stands and lunchtime parades will add further elements to the show.
All tickets will be sent in a presentation wallet and make perfect presents. Alternatively, you can select instant e-tickets.
COVID-19 GUARANTEE: You can book tickets safe in the knowledge that if government restrictions prevent us being able to admit spectators, you will be entitled to a credit or full refund.
GENERAL ADMISSION - CHILDREN UNDER 13 ARE ADMITTED FREE
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GRANDSTAND SEATS
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Hollywood Stand - Saturday
The Hollywood grandstand provides an epic viewpoint of well over a third of the circuit! Watch the field scramble through Redgate on the first lap before filtering through the iconic Hollywood and Craner Curves section, which always provides plenty of action! Views stretch to the Old Hairpin, Starkey’s Bridge and Schwantz curve. This grandstand is just a five-minute walk from the main race paddocks, meaning spectators are right in the heart of the drama!
You can select your seat(s) when you order online, or you can call our call centre on 0843 453 9000
The Hollywood grandstand provides an epic viewpoint of well over a third of the circuit! Watch the field scramble through Redgate on the first lap before filtering through the iconic Hollywood and Craner Curves section, which always provides plenty of action! Views stretch to the Old Hairpin, Starkey’s Bridge and Schwantz curve. This grandstand is just a five-minute walk from the main race paddocks, meaning spectators are right in the heart of the drama!
You can select your seat(s) when you order online, or you can call our call centre on 0843 453 9000
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking closed at 00:00 Monday 01 February.
If you haven’t received your ticket(s) please contact us. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
For maximum convenience, order your souvenir race programme in advance and claim it on the day from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops.
You'll be issued with a voucher, valid for one programme, with your order, which must be exchanged at the venue.
All our programmes include entry lists, previews, a detailed timetable, a venue map and many other features.
Public and Disabled Parking is free of charge for all of our events.
Starkey’s Parking, overlooking the famous Craner Curves, Old Hairpin and Schwantz sequence of corners is available to purchase for Saturday or Sunday at £5 per car each day.
All persons will still require a valid entry ticket. A car hanger will be provided to all Starkey’s Parking purchasers, and must be displayed in your vehicle on the day.
New for 2021 is Motor Racing Legends' significant three-hour endurance race for teams of Pre'66 GT and Touring Cars, Pre'63 GTs and Pre-'60 Sports Cars.
Historic Touring Car Challenge with Tony Dron Trophy
Historic Touring Car Challenge with Tony Dron Trophy - Three decades of Touring Car history come to life. From '60s Minis and Lotus Cortinas to Ford Sierra Cosworth '80s exotica.
RAC WOODCOTE TROPHY & STIRLING MOSS TROPHY
The cream of Pre-'56 and Pre-'61 Sports Cars on track competing for two illustrious trophies.
FJHRA/HSCC ‘Silverline’ Historic Formula Junior Championship
These lovely little machines, developed for a racing formula that was introduced 60 years ago to train and bring on future Grand Prix drivers, always deliver outstanding and highly competitive racing.
Jaguar Classic Challenge
Iconic pre-1966 ‘big cats’ compete against each other, showcasing the very best of Jaguar’s rich racing heritage. C-type, D-type, E-type, low drag E-type, MkI, MkII, XK120, XK140, XK150 are all eligible.
The Amon Cup for Ford GT40s
One of the most exciting new grids to come to Historic Racing for some time, prolific GT40 racer Chris Amon will be celebrated in this 80 minute two-driver epic - one of the highlights of the meeting.
Sixties Touring Car Challenge with U2TC
The most popular car on this grid for pre-66 under two-litre Touring Cars may be the Ford Lotus Cortina, but there’s always stiff opposition for such models as BMW 1800 TISA and Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA.
Pre-War Sports Cars 'Mad Jack'
One of the most exuberant races of the Festival - the sight of Pre-War racers in action at the track where they truly come alive is not to be missed. Named after Richard 'Mad Jack' Shuttleworth - winner of the first Donington Park Grand Prix in 1935.
The Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup
Historic Touring Car Challenge with Tony Dron Trophy
RAC WOODCOTE TROPHY & STIRLING MOSS TROPHY
FJHRA/HSCC ‘Silverline’ Historic Formula Junior Championship
Car clubs large and small will be putting on a great display over the weekend of Donington Historic Festival, creating a living motoring museum on the infield. Expect to see hundreds of cars from Alfas to Jaguars and everything in between on display from over 60 different clubs! For further information please email Karen Coe - karen@historicpromotions.com
TRADE STANDS - SAT & SUN
If you’re on the hunt for essential motoring accessories, memorabilia, books or art, come along to the trade area and see what catches your eye. For all trade enquiries please call Elaine Jell on +44(0)7852 770967 or email Elaine@historicpromotions.com.
TRACK PARADES – SAT & SUN
Creating a spectacle seldom seen will be the infield clubs taking to the track over all three days of the event. Up to 80 vehicles each day will form a huge parade of classic cars as they take to the track during the lunch hour. Something not to be missed!
Available Saturday or Sunday. Includes privileged parking and entrance to the circuit and to the Goddards suite. Each guest will receive a race programme and morning coffee with Danish Pastries on arrival, followed by a two course cold buffet lunch and a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. A pay bar is in operation within the suite and there will be circuit TV coverage with commentary, free Wi-Fi available and you can enjoy access to a viewing terrace or balcony. Call 01474 875224 for bookings. Please note all bookings are subject to a postal fee.
Available Saturday or Sunday. Includes privileged parking and entrance to the circuit and to the Goddards suite. Each guest will receive a race programme and morning coffee with Danish Pastries on arrival, followed by a two course cold buffet lunch and a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. A pay bar is in operation within the suite and there will be circuit TV coverage with commentary, free Wi-Fi available and you can enjoy access to a viewing terrace or balcony. Call 01474 875224 for bookings. Please note all bookings are subject to a postal fee.
Donington Park Farmhouse is located conveniently next to Donington Park Race Track and has direct pedestrian access to the pits and paddock entrance. Please note the farmhouse is not operated by Donington Park, so please visit their website for booking details https://parkfarmhouse.co.uk/caravan-site/
There is a designated disabled parking area available in the paddock, with no viewing. Please head towards the Paddock Entrance, where you will be directed to the dedicated spaces.
For our larger events, there is a dedicated wheelchair viewing area overlooking Coppice Corner. This can be accessed through the Coppice Entrance.
Both areas are provided free of charge for all blue badge holders, plus one carer. Any additional carers, friends or family must be in possession of a valid ticket.
Please contact our ticket office on 0843 453 9000 for more information.
Carers of our disabled guests may be entitled to free admission at MSV's race events. Please contact our call centre on 0343 453 9000 or carer@msv.com to make arrangements, no later than one week before the event you wish to attend.
All tickets are sent by Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required. In the rare instance that your tickets have not arrived in time you will need to purchase them at the gate price and obtain a refund after the event by returning the gate ticket stubs and your original tickets to the ticket office at the address below:
Ticket Office MotorSport Vision Centre Brands Hatch Circuit Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 8NG
The ticketholder shall only be entitled to a refund or exchange (at MSV's election) if an event is cancelled in its entirety prior to its commencement for reasons that are within our reasonable control. Event tickets may not be sold, resold, donated, transferred or in any way disposed of without prior written permission from MSV.
You can find a list of eligible Grade D events by clicking here. Unfortunately these cannot be exchanged or used as part payment towards any other higher grade meeting.
