Entry Form
Own a pre-war car or motorcycle? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out our form to enter Vintage Speed Trials 2021, and we’ll be in touch!
At Vintage Speed Trials, we are devoted to reviving the spirit of pre-war speed trialling. We aim to uphold Grimsthorpe’s rich legacy of motorsport, which began in 1903 with the first timed runs in the old deer park, hosted by the Lincolnshire Automobile Club.
Over a century later, our annual Speed Trials event evokes the nostalgia of these early gatherings. Curated as a celebration of the charm of prewar cars and motorcycles, we transport our guests back in time to the
pioneering days of British motorsport.
An annual ode to authentic pre-war motorsport, the Speed Trials experience is bursting with action.
The timetable for the day is as follows:
8am: Gates open
10am: TRACK OPENS
12.30pm: Track closes for lunch
1.30pm: TRACK REOPENS
4pm: Track closes
Grimsthorpe Castle Estate
The beautiful 3000 acre estate of Grimsthorpe Castle has been home to Vintage Speed Trials since 2018. The red deer park, the large natural lake and the castle itself compose a stunning backdrop for the event.
The market town of Bourne was once the manufacturing base for the world-renowned English Racing Automobiles (ERA) racing car, England’s unique challenger to the mighty Bugatti and Alfa Romeo, during the pre-war period. The father of Raymond Mays, the founder of ERA, raced at Grimsthorpe in 1904.
Our visitors will have the opportunity to visit the castle, as well as admire the stunning Capability Brown gardens.
Own a pre-war car or motorcycle? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out our form to enter Vintage Speed Trials 2021, and we’ll be in touch!
We can’t wait to welcome you to our festival of sounds, sights and speed.
Experience Vintage Speed Trials 2021 from the heart of our event. Come and lend a hand, and get free entry and lunch.
Are you a club or business interested in promoting your brand at our event? Get in touch with Richard to find out more.