Annual Historic Winton on this weekend

There will be plenty to see and do at the 48th running of Historic Winton, taking place this weekend May 24-25 at Winton Motor Raceway. Highlights will include a Jaguar raced by Sir Stirling Moss and an all-Mini race.

Historic Winton remains of the venues highest attended events, with race fans old and young visiting the venue to see some classic cars.

The event is presented by the Austin 7 club and showcases cars from as far back as the 1920s, through to cars from the 80s.

In total, there will be 36 races across the weekend, categories include ‘50s to ‘70s sedans containing FJ Holdens, Minis, and Valiants. Historic Formula Ford and Group S just to name a few.

Spectators will not only be able to witness all the action on track, but they will also have free access to the pit and paddock area.

“Younger spectators will be surprised by the power of some of these older cars,” said Event Chairman John Kessner. 

“This along with paddocks full of vehicles on display, visits to the competition paddock to see the race cars up close, parades of specially selected vehicles and the automotive market, will give families loads to do.”

While there will be no motorbikes on track this year, the two-wheel enthusiasts should not be disappointed.

“We know that thousands of dedicated historic motoring enthusiasts will pile into Winton Motor Raceway over the weekend,” he said.

The Historic Motorcycle Club of Victoria will showcase some rare and notable motorbikes, while the Shannons Car Park will contain heritage vehicle displays from unusual cars, trucks and even boats, yes… boats.

On the subject of notable display cars, Chris Lavender is bringing his red 1963 Mark II Jaguar, driven by Sir Stirling Moss in an exhibition at Amaroo Park in 1984.

Notable other machines include a restored HX Holden Panel Van, the Bumblebee for MND as the event celebrates 50 years of the Holden Panel Va, as well as a whole host of VW Kombis.

“With the anniversaries of the VW Kombi and the Holden Panel Van being celebrated, we are inviting as many of them as possible,” said Kessner. 

 “So, this has inspired us to attract as many different types of vans too:  Samba vans, 60s Hippie Vans, Bedford, Morris, Austin 7, Austin A30 and Austin A40 vans.  All are invited!”

Some other anniversaries being celebrated at Historic Winton are, 100 Years of Ford Australia and 100 years of Chrysler. 75 Years of the Austin 7 Club and Morgan Plus 4.

Many car models will also be celebrated, it is 50 years for the AMC Pacer, BMW 3 series, Chevrolet Monza, Holden Gemini, Jaguar XJS and Triumph TR7.

Tickets to the event, as well as camping on site can be booked here.

Discounted online tickets for Saturday cost $40, Sunday $50, and a weekend pass of $80, kids 17 and under can enter for free but need a ticket.

Additionally, all races across the weekend will be streamed on Blend Line TV’s subscription service, BLTV Premium.