A motorsport event featuring classic Ford and Holden vehicles competing at Winton Raceway.
Check out the exciting world of Historic Motorsport at the Winton Festival of Speed! With over 300 of Australia’s best Race Cars including feature races from Group N and Group C&A, plus a grand parade of show cars each day over the weekend at Australia’s Action Track – Winton Raceway.
Racing Categories this year include Historic Touring Cars from the 1960s through to the 1990s, with Group C&A, Group N as well as HQ Racing, Historic Sports Sedans, MG and Alfa Racing, Touring Car Tributes, Formula Ford, Formula Vee and others.
There’s nothing quite like the thunder of these historic machines attacking the unique and challenging layout that Winton raceway offers. To this day the best of the best in Australian Motorsport still use and love this track for what it offers, you will too.
Also in attendance will be over 500 club display cars from all over Victoria.
With multiple clear and visible spectator viewing points around the circuit you won’t miss a second of the action. Enjoy full access that will see you walking through the garages, talking to the drivers, touching the cars and soaking in the wonderful sounds and aromas of this iconic circuit that was established in 1961.
In conjunction with proud VHRR supporter Shannon’s Insurance, there will be over 500 stunning car club vehicles on display around the circuit including a select group for the annual Shannon’s parade.
The action at the Winton Festival of Speed is just 2.5 hours from Melbourne, an hour from Albury / Wodonga, and a short 10 minute drive from Benalla with easy access off the Hume Highway following the signs at the Benalla exits. In addition to this, Winton Raceway also provides camping facilities for spectators and competitors to make it a weekend of supporting your racing habit. If camping is not your thing then don’t worry just check out all the available accommodation in the local area from Benalla to Wangaratta, Bright to Mansfield or just check out the Winton Raceway or Tourism North East for accommodation links. Enjoy a family picnic or pick up lunch in Benalla on the way or just see the various on track local food stands and trucks for any refreshments.
Gates open Friday August 1st at 7am. Be there!