Masters Historic Racing - 2023 Interactive Event Guide

The Masters 2023 Tour is nearly here! Are you ready to join a thrilling racing tour, taking on some of the greatest circuits across the UK, Europe and North America?

This interactive event guide is designed to help you plan your race season by providing you with helpful information and links, including hotel and car hire deals for each of our races in 2023. Download a copy of it here and customise your own fantastic race season! You can even add your chosen events straight into your digital diary, ensuring you stay in the loop with our global events.

So, what are you waiting for? Turn the page and start planning some unforgettable race weekends for your favourite historic race cars in 2023!

Let’s Go Racing Together in 2023!

WELCOME TO THE 2023 MASTERS INTERACTIVE EVENT GUIDE! The Masters Team

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LIGHTS OUT! THE MASTERS 2023 TOUR IS A GO!

We have an electrifying season planned for 2023. Whether you plan to race at one or many events in the UK, Europe or North America; we have an unforgettable racing experience for each and every one of you!

The 2023 season guarantees an unforgettable historic racing experience for drivers and race fans at world-famous circuits and top motor racing events! The Masters family is filled with international, like-minded racing drivers and teams, who celebrate racing their legendary race cars throughout the UK, Europe and USA, in our 9 specially designed racing series catering for historic cars from different eras. Together we will celebrate your victories and achievements and, above all, enjoy a funfilled racing season on and off-track!

Take a look below and click the links for each series to find out where they will be running in the Masters 2023 Tour!

HERE IS A QUICK RUNDOWN OF OUR SERIES FOR 2023:

IN THE UK & EUROPE:

Masters Racing Legends for 1966 to 1985 F1 Cars

Masters Endurance Legends

Masters Sports Car Legends

Masters Gentlemen Drivers

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars

**NEW for 2023** Masters GT Trophy

IN NORTH AMERICA:

Masters Racing Legends for 1966 to 1985 F1 Cars

Masters Endurance Legends USA

Masters Formula Atlantic Plus

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Throughout the brochure you will see these icons for each event. Simply click on an icon to be taken to the relevant webpage

QUICK LINKS

Never miss an event! Add all the 2023 events to your digital diary. Watch out for these clickable icons in this guide:

Need

a helping hand?

Unsure if your car is eligible or which series you can race in? Just drop us a line and we would love to help. The Masters Website is also a great source of detailed information on each race series and car eligibility... take a look here

Or, email us for some guidance at: team@mastershistoricracing.com.

JOIN THE MASTERS RACING FAMILY!

Here at Masters, our drivers and teams are a part of one big racing family.

Join us to enjoy our:

• Community. A wonderful community where you can learn, grow, share, race and celebrate with likeminded friends and peers

• Iconic Circuits. Fantastic track time at some of the best circuits and events worldwide

• Support. Well-rounded support to you and your team throughout your race season

• Competitive yet Fair Racing. Well-managed racing that is enjoyable for all (we hope)

• Social atmosphere. Always a fun place to hang out, relax and chatter on race weekends at Masters Drivers Club

• Recognition. Opportunities to showcase your skills and be recognised amongst peers

• Value. Value for money entry fees with an importance placed on your needs and feedback

• Perks. Great travel deals through our hotel and car hire partners

YOUR 2023 MASTERS MEMBERSHIP

The Masters Membership fee for 2023 will remain at £495 for the UK and European season. In North America no registration fee will be charged for 2023. Whether you are racing one car or several cars during a season, the Membership fee covers you to race in any Masters race throughout the season.

Your Membership also entitles you to two VIP passes for the Masters Drivers Club at each event this year. The Masters Drivers Club will be in situ at the main European race weekends and, in the US, our Masters awning will be making the round trip to the three events.

We also have some special offers and Membership incentives for you this upcoming season:

• Discounted Rates for Masters Members at the Masters Test Day at Donington Park on 7th March! (places will be subject to availability & extra cars can be booked in at a discounted rate).

• Organised Social Events for you and your guests throughout the year

• Celebrate our UK & EU Champions with us in Portugal in October for the 2023 Masters End of Season Awards Party.

• Travel Discounts via our Hotel Partners at Revolugo and our Car Hire Partners at Europcar!

WITH ALL THIS ON OFFER, WE HOPE YOU WILL GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MASTERS MEMBERSHIP IN 2023!

Donington Park, UK

Donington Park, UK

Hockenheim, Germany

Brands Hatch, UK

Zandvoort, Holland

Road America, USA

Silverstone, UK

Spa, Belgium

Circuit of The Americas

Portimão, Portugal

ALL GRIDS WELCOME Masters Racing Legendsfor 66/85F1Cars Masters SportsCar Legends Masters Endurance Legends Masters Gentlemen Drivers MastersGT Trophy Masters Pre-66 TouringCars Masters Racing Legendsfor 66/85F1Cars Masters Endurance LegendsUSA Masters Formula Atlantic Plus

Castle Donington, United Kingdom – 7 March 2023

Masters Test Day | Donington Park Circuit

Brush off those winter chills and get ready for the Masters Test Day at the UK’s first-ever park track built in 1931! Donington Park will kick off the start of the Masters 2023 UK & European Tour with a specially dedicated Test Day for historic cars on Tuesday 7th March.

The Masters Test Day offers a great opportunity for valuable on-track testing at a great UK circuit!

Open to all Masters eligible cars. Non-members and members are all welcome, with special rates available for Masters Members too. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Castle Donington, United Kingdom – 7 | 8 April 2023

Celebrate the start of our 2023 season with some fantastic historic racing action along with some Easter treats along the way!

The Masters Historic Race Weekend is fast becoming an Easter tradition at this great British circuit. With a busy 2-day timetable on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, this year’s event will be the first chance to experience our brand new GT Trophy grid as well as enjoying some great racing for the Masters grids taking part!

The Masters Drivers Club will be onsite to look after you, come rain or shine. We would be delighted for you to join the fun this Easter, at UK’s first and oldest park circuit!

Keep your eyes peeled for the Easter Bunny…. Let’s Go Racing!

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Masters Historic Race Weekend | Donington Park Circuit

Hockenheim, Germany – 5 | 7 May 2023

BOSCH Hockenheim Historic – The Jim Clark Revival | Hockenheimring

Join the Jim Clark Revival at Hockenheimring in May!

For the first time, Masters will be making its way to Hockenheimring for the much-esteemed BOSCH Hockenheim Historic, a fantastic event for historic motorsport enthusiasts held in honour of Jim Clark. Boasting the perfect mixture of races, a wide array of car clubs and lots of admiring fans, this event offers the perfect atmosphere for old-school racing on the former home of the Formula 1 German Grand Prix.

Ready for a new adventure? Grab your race gear and let’s go racing at this 4.5km delight!

JOIN US ON A NEW MASTERS ADVENTURE TO HOCKENHEIMRING!

QUICK LINKS

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WHAT TRACK TIME WILL YOU GET?

Masters Racing Legends

1 x 20fp, 1 x 20q, plus 2 x 20r

Masters Sports Car Legends

1 x 35q, plus 2 x 40r

Masters Endurance Legends

2 x 30q, plus 2 x 40r

Masters Gentlemen Drivers

1 x 40q, plus 1 x 90r

Masters GT Trophy

1 x 30q, plus 2 x 30r

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars

1 x 30q, plus 1 x 60r

Testing Opportunities: Bookable Test Day on Friday 26th https://testing-v1.msv.com/ BrandsHatch/2023/5/26

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Fawkham, United Kingdom – 27 | 28 May 2023

Masters Historic Festival | Brands Hatch GP Circuit

Join the bustling paddock at our annual fan and driver favourite: the 17th Masters Historic Festival!

Feel the nostalgia of old-school racing in a bustling paddock at the majestic Brands Hatch, surrounded by crowds of passionate racing fans, a huge variety of cars, and excitement around the circuit that can hardly be contained! Join us for the 17th annual Masters Historic Festival in late May because we’re sure you won’t want to be anywhere else! This springtime race weekend promises and always delivers 2 magnificent days of challenging and entertaining races for all 6 Masters grids. Driving this circuit’s preserved 1960s layout is a joy for drivers, and the off-track vibe is always loved by drivers and fans alike!

Ready to return to the golden-era of motorsport in front of a large home crowd?

RETRO RACING AT THE BEACH IN CIRCUIT ZANDVOORT!

Zandvoort, Holland – 16 | 18 June 2023

Join us at the beach for a retro racing experience to remember!

Moving to an earlier June date for 2023, we make a welcome return to the ever-popular Circuit Zandvoort for the 12th edition of the Historic Grand Prix. This vibrant event filled with admiring fans, roaring historic cars and car displays offers the perfect weekend racing getaway, all under 30 minutes from the lively city of Amsterdam!

This year, we are bringing the full Masters fleet of grids to Zandvoort, with the new Masters GT Trophy making its first appearance on a European circuit. All 6 Masters series will have plenty of exciting challenges over the busy 3-day timetable, as well as time to enjoy the retro festival of motorsport off-track and relax with other drivers in the beachfront restaurants with a glass of wine.

JOIN IN THE FUN AT ONE OF THE LARGEST VINTAGE RACING EVENTS IN THE US

MASTERS GRIDS JOINING EXISTING EVENT RUN GROUPS!

Wisconsin, USA – 13 | 16 July 2023

WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman | Road America

Mid-summer racing with over 400 iconic and historic cars – Who’s In?

We are thrilled to be joining the WeatherTech International Challenge again for a mid-summer racing escape to the magnificent Road America – a chance to get some challenging racing in under the warm skies of Wisconsin! Known as one of the biggest vintage racing events in the US, the WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman brings together historic car enthusiasts from across the states to put these cars to the test. With over 400 cars entered to take part in the Friday Concours d ’Elegance and the weekend racing – you sure are in for a treat...

Our Masters Racing Legends for 1966 to 1985 F1 Cars and Masters Endurance Legends grids have been invited to join existing run groups at this great event some fantastic racing battles and competitive racing. And if that’s not enough to convince you… in the evening you can explore the beautiful Elkhart Lake and tasty restaurants!

Our entry fee will be identical to the organiser’s entry fee. However, if you enter through Masters, the added benefit will be that your results from this event will add to the 2023 Masters Championship points tallies, and you will get a priority entry into the US F1 GP support races this year.

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SPECTATOR INFORMATION ONLINE ENTRY FORM ENTERPRISE HIRE DEALS REVOLUGO HOTEL DEALS F1 DEMO ENTRY FORM

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Masters Racing Legends for 66/85 F1 Cars

1 x 20q, plus 2 x 20r

Masters Sports Car Legends (Yokohama Trophy)

1 x 30q, plus 1 x 50r

Masters Endurance Legends

1 x 30fp (as part of Thursday test),

1 x 30q, plus 1 x 40r and 1 x 30r

Masters Gentlemen Drivers (International Trophy)

1 x 27q, plus 1 x 50r

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars (Transatlantic Trophy)

1 x 27q, plus 1 x 45r

Masters GT Trophy

1 x 27q, plus 1 x 40r

Masters F1 Demonstration

3 x 15min sessions

Testing Opportunities: Bookable Thursday Test Day

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Silverstone, United Kingdom

25 | 27 August 2023

Silverstone Festival | Silverstone Circuit

Rebranded from The Classic to the Silverstone Festival, this is a racing festival like no other. Expect bustling paddocks and garages, bursting at the seams with legendary cars and thousands of historic racing fans. A 3-day whirlwind of wheel-to-wheel racing is in store for us all this coming August!

Always a Masters favourite, the Silverstone Festival captures the imagination of drivers and spectators far and wide. This celebration of motorsport attracts over 1,000 drivers and over 100,000 fans with its party atmosphere, racing battles during the day and rock ‘n’ roll music in the evenings – what more could you ask for?

Joining in full force, we will take centre stage with our 6 stunning Masters Grid, as well as organising the F1 Demonstration! The crazy packed 3-day timetable will boast some thrilling racing battles, overflowing grids and incredible memories with family and friends. Join us for some good times at an epic end-of-summer festival! Who’s in?

Stavelot, Belgium – 27 September | 30 September 2023

Spa Six Hours | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

The fabled yellow and red curbstones can only mean one thing: the driver-favourite Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps!

Join several hundred cars and drivers from around the globe at this driver-focused event and enjoy some old-school racing through the Ardennes Forest in the fall! For this year, the event will follow a new format with a Wednesday silenced Test Day followed by the racing timetable of Thursday through to Saturday. The last race of the weekend will be Grande Finale of the Spa Six Hours itself!

We know the weather can be a gamble, but the lure of the beautiful Ardennes Forest for the Spa Six Hours overcomes the cloudiest of days. The Spa Six Hours is a no-frills racing event, allowing drivers to enjoy racing their iconic historic cars whilst enjoying a relaxed paddock atmosphere.

Moving its timetable forward by a day, this year the busy 3-day timetable will end with the spectacular Spa Six Hours Race on the Saturday evening, offering more time for all those involved to cheer on the drivers and teams taking part in the mythical endurance race. Get ready for some fantastic race cars, increased track time, a 60s,70s and 80s racing atmosphere and a Saturday night party with friends!

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HOLD ONTO THOSE COWBOY HATS!

IT’S TIME FOR SOME BREATHTAKING TEXAN-STYLED RACING!

Austin, Texas, USA – 19 | 22 October 2023 Support

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We are thrilled to have been invited back in 2023 to the fantastic Circuit of The Americas for the FORMULA 1 LENOVO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2023. For the second year in a row, our Masters drivers have the chance to celebrate the golden era of Formula One and Formula Atlantic racing amidst all the razzmatazz of the Formula One show.

The best part is…. You will get the opportunity to race in front of massive crowds on the stunning 3.41-mile Texan circuit with its 20 challenging turns and heart-stopping run up to Turn 1!

Added bonus…. Downtown Austin! This great city is fantastic to visit with its numerous authentic bars, restaurants and not to forget tasty Texan-style street food vendors!

So, what do you say? Ready to showcase your skills at a Formula 1 event this year?

Portimão, Portugal – 27 | 29 October 2023

Algarve Classic Festival | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

This Portuguese Fiesta of racing features legendary historic cars, a great circuit and a new event format, all just minutes away from great beaches and hotels at the biggest classic car event in the Iberian Peninsula.

There is no better way to finish off the Masters 2023 UK & European Tour than visiting the Algarve Classic Festival at the beautiful Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Known as the ‘ultimate testing ground’ and equipped with the finest facilities, this exciting modern GP circuit offers some breathtaking on-track challenges for our drivers and their cars!

With a Thursday test day and a busy 2 day timetable to follow, our 6 Masters grids will have plenty of on-track action followed by some well-deserved relaxation and celebration at our Saturday Evening Masters 2023 Awards Party! A chance to grab a drink or two, some fantastic food and share some great racing stories from the season whilst celebrating the 2023 Champions!

Of course, that’s not all. Countless beautiful local beaches, fabulous restaurants and stunning scenery nearby makes this an unmissable event in every driver’s schedule! And, let’s not forget the Masters Hawaiian Shirt Day to finish off the 2023 season!