Latest News Race Retro 2025

Latest News 2025  >  1  2

6th February 2025

Matt Neal returns to Race Retro 2025

Triple British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal, who is also a record six-time BTCC Independents Champion, will be talking about his career as well as signing autographs for enthusiasts at the three-day show.

Starting in Motorcross, Matt moved into cars in 1988, driving in the Ford Fiesta XR2i category. He was the British Group N Champion in 1990 and 1991, before making his BTCC debut with Pyramid Motorsport at Silverstone in a BMW M3.
Live Stage Sessions
22-Feb-2025 11:00
Interview with Matt Neil & Jason Plato
22-Feb-2025 16:00
Q&A with Ant Davidson, Jason Plato & Matt Neal

6th February 2025

Jason Plato returns to Race Retro 2025!

Jason Plato started his motorsport career in karting before moving onto Formula Three and Formula Renault. He was British Touring Car Champion in 2001 for Vauxhall and again in 2010 for Silverline Chevrolet.

He finished in the top three in the Championship 12 times and holds the record for the most overall race wins in the BTCC. Jason retired at the of 2022 season.
Live Stage Sessions
22-Feb-2025 11:00
Interview with Matt Neil & Jason Plato
22-Feb-2025 16:00
Q&A with Ant Davidson, Jason Plato & Matt Neal

6th February 2025

Mike Wilds to make welcome return!

Following his debut in 2023, the ever versatile and charismatic Mike Wilds will be at Reis Race Retro all three days.

Mike began racing in 1965 and has competed in a vast array of machinery, including Formula 3, Formula 5000, Le Mans prototypes, GTs and Touring Cars, driving for works teams and collecting 12 British Championships along the way.
Live Stage Sessions
21-Feb-2025 15:00
Interview with Mike Wilds
22-Feb-2025 5.30
Interview with Mike Wilds


5th February 2025

Ian Flux makes Race Retro debut!

On the ‘Talk Motorsport Stage’ making his Race Retro Debut will be Ian Flux. Fluxie has driven classics, single seaters, touring cars, and endurance racers with championship cups to prove it.

Whilst destined to race, he never got the biggest breaks, but he did become one of motorsport’s most colourful and best-loved characters.
Live Stage Sessions
22-Feb-2025 13.30
Interview with Ian Flux
23-Feb-2025 11.30
Interview with Ian Flux

Credit – Jeff Bloxham

5th February 2025

VFS Videos to attend Race Retro 2025!

VFS Videos celebrates 10th appearance at Race Retro 2025!

VFS Videos will be attending Race Retro, The Historic Racing Car and Motorbike Show 2025. The show celebrating its 20th year, takes place at the Agriculture Centre at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February 2025.

Anyone wishing to contact VFS can on +44 (0)7766 865436. or Email

To see latest news of the show go to the official website of Race Retro 2025 by CLICKING HERE

5th February 2025

Rauno Aaltonen makes Race Retro return!

Making his debut at Reis Race Retro in 2019 Finnish rally legend Rauno Aaltonen, known as one of the Flying Finns of rallying, returns to Race Retro 2025.

Before the World Rally Championship was established, Rauno competed in the European Rally Championship, winning in 1965 with co-driver Tony Ambrose. He also won the Finnish Rally Championship in 1961 and 1965.
Live Stage Sessions
21-Feb-2025 12.00
Interview with Rauno Aaltonen
22-Feb-2025 12.00
Interview with Rauno Aaltonen
23-Feb-2025 12.00
Interview with Rauno Aaltonen

21st January 2025

MG Special makes public debut at Race Retro!

Chris Bristow’s MG Special, makes public debut at Race Retro!

A unique MG barn find that was raced by the late British Formula 1 driver, Chris Bristow will make its first public appearance at this year’s show.

Coinciding with the launch of BHP Publishing’s latest book, ‘Forever Young Six Lost Talents of Motor Racing’, the MG Special will be revealed thanks to ‘Bristow Sports Cars’. Once restored it will be back on the circuit and ready to race again!

CLICK HERE to see video taken at show!!

CLICK HERE to read more…

21st January 2025

Historic Sports Car Club!

Stand: 3-346:

The Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC), established in 1966, has played a pivotal role in preserving the legacy of motor racing through its celebration of both open and closed wheel cars.

Initially focused on sports cars, the club expanded to include single-seaters, recognising their significance in historic motor racing.

If you’re interested in historic racing but unsure how to get involved, visit the HSCC on there stand in hall 3 (3-346), to guide you and ignite your passion!

21st January 2025

First Motorsport Legend for Race Retro 2025!

Motorsport Legend Nicky Grist Joins Race Retro!

Nicky Grist, co-driver to rally icons like Colin McRae and Juha Kankkunen, is bringing his thrilling WRC stories to Race Retro.

With 21 career wins, 17 alongside McRae, and even a WRC championship, his tales of high-speed calls and daring victories are unmissable.

Catch him on the Talk Motorsport Stage – and maybe even in the live rally stage commentary box!

Gear Up with Grist!

You can also catch Nicky in Hall 2, where he brings rally royalty to Race Retro with his Toyota Team Europe Celica Group A car.

Alongside this historic machine, his stand features top-tier motorsport gear like Stilo helmets, P1 Racewear, Turn One and BG Racing essentials. Shop with a motorsport icon and elevate your rally game.
Live Stage Sessions
21-Feb-2025 11.00
Interview with Nicky Grist
23-Feb-2025 11.00
Interview with Nicky Grist

6th January 2025

VFS Videos to attend Race Retro 2025!

VFS Videos will be attending Race Retro 2025. The show takes place at Stoneleigh Park, in Warwickshire, on Friday 21st February, Saturday 22nd February and Sunday 23rd February 2025.

CLICK HERE or on image above to see Videos taken at Race Retro 2025!!

Anyone wishing to contact VFS Videos can on 0357 96945026.

Latest News 2025  >  1  2

Videos taken at Race Retro 2025

Videos taken at Race Retro 2023

Videos taken at Race Retro 2020

New Sponsor for Race Retro 2020!

Videos taken at Race Retro 2019

Videos taken at Race Retro 2018

Brian Redman makes his Race Retro Debut!

Videos taken at Race Retro 2017

Tom Kristensen to make his debut at Race Retro 2017!

Videos taken at Race Retro 2016

Damon Hill to make his Race Retro debut in 2016!

Videos taken at Race Retro 2015

50 Years of Chevron at Race Retro 2015!

Videos taken at Race Retro 2014

Race Retro 2014 Celebrates Lister Cars & McLaren!

Videos taken at Race Retro 2013

Race Retro 2013 Celebrates Classic Team Lotus!

Race Retro Home

VFS Home