EVENT INFORMATION
19-20 July 2025
Great cars and famous names confirmed for spectacular Classic Nostalgia weekend
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Classic Nostalgia makes a welcome return to the Midland Automobile Club's Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb on the weekend of the 19-20 July 2025.​
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Spectacular motorsport at one of the oldest venues in the world
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Celebrating75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship
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Celebrating 30 years since Colin McRae won the World Rally Championship
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A dozen thunderous NASCARS in action
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A stellar line up of competing Group A, Group B and WRC rally cars
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Classic & Sports Car Concours – no advance entry required: just turn up and show off your classic!
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Exclusive Startline VIP Club – upgrade to make the action-packed weekend more memorable
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Pole position parking for all classic vehicles and visiting car clubs
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Exhibition of Speed - featuring the works of a dozen incredibly talented artists
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Plus, non-stop entertainment, main stage interviews, live bands, trade stands, car clubs and more!
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Children under 16 years old go free with an accompanying paying adult
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Firmly established as a highlight in the historic-motorsport calendar, Classic Nostalgia will once again be packed with exciting action both on and off the hill, demonstration runs, the Classic & Sports Car Concours, quality trade stands and non-stop live entertainment. Shelsley Walsh is known throughout the automotive world for its unique atmosphere, with enthusiasts able to get close to the action as well as the cars and drivers and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the best yet!
STAR CARS
A special tribute celebrating 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship will play a central role throughout the weekend, and the sound of over half a dozen Grand Prix cars reverberating around the picturesque Teme Valley is bound to be a highlight. Including:
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A Surtees TS7 – the very first Grand Prix car to be built by the team founded by 1964 World Champion John Surtees. Surtees took the TS7 to victory in the 1970 Oulton Park Gold Cup and continued to campaign the car into the 1971 season.
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A Shadow DN9B that raced during 1978 and 1979 by great names such as Hans-Joachim Stuck, Clay Regazzoni and Elio de Angelis.
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A fascinating South African-built Formula 1 car which is believed to be the first Formula 1 car to feature a rear-mounted Peugeot engine and competed in the Rand Grand Prix in 1963 and 1964 in the hands of Rauten Hartmann.
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A Honda RA108 which was the last car produced by the Brackley-based team to bear the Honda name and the last Formula One car powered by a Honda engine.
A DOZEN NASCARS CONFIRMED
No doubt the most thunderous cars of the weekend will be the stunning line-up of a dozen NASCAR racers that regularly compete in the Bernie V8s race series. They will include a very special ex-Kevin Harvick 2007 Chevrolet that boasts race history at superspeedways such as Daytona and Talladega, as well as a race-winning truck from the Craftsman Series. The sight and sound of these powerful American machines being put through their paces in the heart of the English countryside is not to be missed.
RALLY CARS
Crowd favourites Ralli 22 to return in full force and on full throttle with a spectacular line-up of Group B, Group A and WRC cars competing on the hill.
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Plus, plans are well under way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Colin McRae winning the World Championship title with several notable McRae cars carrying out demonstrations to honour the Scottish hero.
EXHIBITION OF SPEED
The Exhibition of Speed is set to return for 2025. The Courtyard Barn turns into the ‘Art of Motorsport Gallery’ and will feature the unique works of a dozen incredibly talented UK automobile artists, from 2D-3D paintings, sculptures, graphics and illustrations to photography and mosaics.
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With guest artist appearances and new works unveiled, it’s the perfect opportunity to buy original artworks directly, meet the artists and get items signed.
LIVE MUSIC
Sat 19th July
11:30am – 12.15pm
12.30pm – 1.15pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
2.30pm – 3.15pm
3.30pm – 3.45pm
3:45pm – 4.30pm
7.00pm
Rockin’ the Joint
Rockin’ the Joint
Main stage interviews
Jon Clare and the Fabulous Dough Boys
Midlands Air Ambulance competition winner
Jon Clare and the Fabulous Dough Boys
Jon Clare Sundowner session
Plus, be sure to check out The Rhythm Slingers who are performing regular sets at the food court (both days).
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Plus free water mill tours both days between 10am and 4pm​
LIVE MUSIC
Sun 20th July
11:30am – 12.15pm
12.30pm – 1.15pm
1.30pm – 2.00pm
2.30pm – 3.15pm
3.30pm – 3.45pm
3:45pm – 4.30pm
Rockin’ the Joint
Rockin’ the Joint
Main stage interviews
Jon Clare and the Fabulous Dough Boys
Midlands Air Ambulance competition winner
Jon Clare and the Fabulous Dough Boys
Plus, be sure to check out The Rhythm Slingers who are performing regular sets at the food court (both days).
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Plus free water mill tours both days between 10am and 4pm​
TICKETS
Special ‘Early Bird’ General Advanced Tickets: £20 (Offer until 30th April 2025)
Advanced Tickets: £25
On the day: £30
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Early Bird Car Club Tickets: £15 (Offer until 30th April 2025)
Advanced Visiting Car Club: £20
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Camping pass (per vehicle): £40 to include Toilets and Showers available with limited spaces available
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VIP full hospitality Tickets (Adult): £135, Children under 16: £67.50
UNDER 16s FREE GENERAL ADMISSION
All ticket prices are per person
FAQs
When is the event?
Classic Nostalgia runs from Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 July 2025
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Where is it held?
The event takes place at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, WR6 6RP​
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What is the daily timing?
The gates open at 8.00am each day​
Hill action 9.00am to 5.00pm each day
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Can children attend?
Yes they can and under 16s go FREE
(no ticket required)
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What's included?
Access to the paddock, hill and spectator enclosures
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What to wear?
There is no dress code for the event but we encourage visitors to enter in to the spirit of the event by dressing in their best ‘vintage’ attire. There will be a prize awarded for the best dressed each day
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Will food and drink be available to purchase?
There will be a number of food outlets and vendors catering to all our visitors. In addition the Shelsley Walsh courtyard restaurant will be open and the main bars. There are also picnic hampers available to pre-order and collect on the day.
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Can you buy tickets on the day?
Yes tickets will be available at the gate for £30.00 per person