2021 will see a number of off-track celebrations of this racing icon’s birthday but this dedicated race will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the forthcoming historic motorsport year. Such was the success of the golden jubilee race in 2011, interest is expected to be high from E-Type racers across the globe. The race will run to a 45-minute format with a mandatory mid-race pit-stop to allow driver change-overs. The announcement further strengthens Motor Racing Legends association with racing Jaguars particularly in light of the recent appointment by Jaguar Classic for Motor Racing Legends to administer the Jaguar Classic Challenge on their behalf. The Classic Silverstone race is an addition to the Jaguar Classic Challenge 2021 season schedule. Nick Wigley, CEO of The Classic’s promoter Goose Live Events and Motor Racing Legends competitor enthused “It will be not only a fitting celebration for one of the most idolized cars of all time but also yet another highlight on the unrivalled line-up of retro races at the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival.” The race will take place on the Sunday morning of Classic Silverstone with qualifying on the Friday of the event which is scheduled for Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August, 2021.
