The 289 Register News No 43 Spring 2012 | Page 12

MARCH 9 - 12 Amelia Island Concours D’elegance The 17th annual Florida Event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra. 9 - 12 Phillip Island Classic Australian Classic Festival of Motor Sport 15 - 27 The Three Legs of Mann After the success of the inaugural event in 2010, a return to the Isle of Man for the 2nd Three Legs of Mann Classic Reliability Trial. 18 Brooklands Classic Breakfast Arrive early, park your classic in the paddock, have breakfast (8.00 - 9.30am) and admire the cars and motorbikes on show. 21 - 25 Techno Classica Essenn Huge show, last year there were more than 1200 exhibitors from 30 countries, of which 200 were Clubs and Interest Groups. 22 - 25 Retro Classics – Stuttgart Every aspect of the classic market which this year features neo classics, special edition and concept cars at Messe Stuttgart. 24 - 25 Manchester’s Classic Car Spectacular A new event this year at the Trafford Centre EventCity Exhibition Complex. 31 125 Clydebank Classic Run This new event in the CCHMSC calendar joins Clydebanks celebrations of 125 years as a burgh. APRIL 1 Goodwood Breakfast Club Everything but the car! Bikes, trucks, tractors, vans, aircraft… 8 Brooklands MG Era All MGs of all ages are welcome at this annual event in Surrey. 8 - 9 Detling Kit Car Show The European Kit Car Show at Detling near Maidstone, Kent. 17 National Drive-it Day Organised by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. 15 Waddesdon Mustang Car Day Mustangs from the 1960’s to the present day gather for an informal judging. A great day out for all car enthusiasts. 21 VSCC Spring Start Silverstone Low key and pleasant if the weather is right. 21 - 22 Bristol Classic Car Show Footman James 33rd Bristol Classic Car Show. 28 - 29 Classic Days Located at the Jean Behra circuit at Magny–Cours. MAY 3 - 8 AC Owner’s Club International Meeting The AC Owners Club trip to Scotland. 5 - 6 Grand Prix de Pau Historic motor racing at the foot of the Pyrenees. 5 - 6 Donington Historic Festival 2nd Historic Festival at Donington, Leicestershire. 6 Duxford Spring Car Show At the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire. 6 - 7 Bedfordshire Classic Car Show The 14th Bedfordshire Classic Car Show, Woburn Abbey. 6 - 7 Stoneleigh Kit Car Show The National Kit Car show at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. 13 Thames Valley Sportscar Day This annual event in the charming village of Hambleden, near Henley on Thames attracts a wide range of sports & saloon cars. 11 - 14 The 289 Register Lake District Roadtrip Organised by Dave Woodward, details to be advised. 17 - 20 Mille Miglia Tour Tour following this historic event from Brescia to Rome & back. tba Waddesdon All Morgans Day Morgan Centenary Roadster 100s will be accompanied by other Morgan cars, manufactured since 1909 in Malvern. tba Waddesdon MG Car Group The Aylesbury MG Club was founded in 1986 at The Bell in Waddesdon. 25 - 27 Spa-Classic at Francorchamps Classic Endurance Racing (2 grids), Group C, Sixties’ Endurance, supported by the Historic Formula One Championship and the Historic Formula 2 Championship. 26 - 27 La Vie