Due to last-minute changes, we’ve got a few spots left for the Pride of the Paddock competition at Race Retro! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your car. Applications must be in by 30th January – act fast and secure your place!
Pride of the Paddock - 20 Cars to Celebrate 20 Years
Race Retro prides itself on the outstanding displays of iconic cars that hold such presence in motorsport history and we're excited to see the most diverse range of vehicles in the show history..
These cars may not have stood at the top of the podium in Formula 1 or the World Rally Championship, but to us, they cars are still winners. We like to give recognition to those competition and rally cars that are participating in grassroots motorsport and the Pride of the Paddock does just that.
Any car that has competed in a race or rally at any level is eligible to enter, along with high spec replicas of racing and rally cars from historic motorsport, every discipline of motorsport is covered in the line up. The finalists are hand-picked for their stunning exteriors, and sentimental stories - all of which have a great history.
Visitors are invited to vote for the best racing or rally car on show to determine the winner of the Reis Pride of the Paddock competition, awarded on the Sunday.
2024 Pride of the Paddock Finalists
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Race prepared, Ian’s Jaguar is taking part in the Mike Hawthorn Challenge this season. A real hot-rod with a 3.8 triple carb engine, Mk 9 back axle and from a serious stable including Hotchkiss and Br ... -
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Prepared for the 2024 Monte Carlo Rallye Historique, this Lanchester follows in the footsteps of a factory supported entry in the 1953 Monte. -
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John watched his father compete in hillclimbs and fell in love with the Anglia, so couldn’t resist buying this one in 2020. In superb condition and never restored, he currently competes in Midland and ... -
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Owned for around 7 months, Nigel says he’s not really driven it properly yet but can’t wait to enjoy it on demonstration runs. It’s competition history includes a second place on the 1995 Manx Rally w ... -
The imposing American classic is a recreation of the car Dan Gurney drove at Silverstone in 1961, and four years were spent on a detailed nut-and-bolt restoration. A lot of effort was needed to get th ... -
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Dale has transformed the luxurious sports saloon into something rather more focused, with a motorsport-inspired custom build. The Jaguar’s V8 engine now produces around 500bhp, and it’s accompanied by ... -
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Built by Malcolm Wilson Motorsport and having competed in the 1993 and 1994 RAC Rally, this stunning Ford has also been driven by the likes of François Delecour and Petter Solberg. Plenty of recommiss ... -
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Built by Viking Motorsport, this impressive Ford features a 2.0-litre BDA engine, ZF gearbox and Atlas back axle. Not only does it look good but it’s a successful car, too, with the proud owner winnin ... -
John has always loved Talbots and their rally cars, and he purchased this stunning example three years ago. Discovered in Ireland, it was in very good condition and some further tuning released the fu ... -
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This Swedish performance car is pretty special, and Stuart says “it’s a dream come true to enter Pride of the Paddock.” Featuring period graphics and uprated brakes and suspension, it took 11 months t ... -
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Imported to the UK back in March 1998, Simon became the owner in 2012 and has kept the car on the road for most of the years since. He’s certainly enjoyed the performance and four-wheel drive handling ... -
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Bought as a rusty shell in 2010, it’s been the subject of a meticulous restoration and has since been raced at the likes of Spa, Silverstone, Brands Hatch and more. The owner thoroughly enjoys the fun ... -
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Built to take part in the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon, 2015 saw this historic MGB end up in a scrapyard. Fortunately it was saved by the MG Car Club and has since been restored to its original rall ... -
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This superb Escort has proper competition pedigree having participated in the 1970 London to Mexico Rally and the 1974 World Cup Rally. Found in a barn in Jersey “as a bit of a wreck” it was carefully ... -
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Jim purchased the car around twelve years ago as little more than a shell, and a lot of work was required to bring it to its current condition. Used for rallying in the 1970s, it now features plenty o ... -
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The owner’s first car back in 2007, it’s been on some memorable trips and played a big part in his wedding. Now fitted with a BMW motorcycle engine and air suspension it also won the UK leg of the Hot ... -
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Owned by James for more than 12 years and imported from the USA, it was intended as a parts car until research unearthed a competition history. Once abandoned for many years, the owner knew it was wor ... -
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In the same ownership since 1967, this superb Cooper has enjoyed a long and successful competition history including impressive results on the RAC Rally. Put into storage in 1976, it emerged again in ... -
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Believed to be the factory prototype V8 car, it’s achieved plenty of success in hillclimbs and sprints. The heavily-modified Rover engine produces 450bhp, meaning this four-wheel drive Dax can hit mor ... -
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This delightful Austin was purchased in 1978 for just £25 and has been the subject of an extensive rebuild. It also features numerous engine upgrades and has been used regularly on rallies, holidays a ...
Voting
While the owners can engage and campaign with other entrants and visitors, any form of intimidation, cheating, derogatory remarks or bad-mouthing is not tolerated and those involved will be disqualified and asked to leave.
Votes will be counted and verified by Clarion Events Ltd and the organiser's decision is final. The car with the most visitor votes wins with trophies for the winner and runner up awarded on the final day of the show.
Competition Rules
Unlike other competitions, this is not a concours event. Whilst the standard of the car is still paramount, it’s the story the owner and the car have shared that will be taken into consideration when deciding who makes it onto the final centrepiece display. Modified and replica cars will be considered alongside their original counterparts.
A vehicle can only be entered once in a three-year period for the physical competition. Any online versions are open to previous entrants and finalists. An owner can enter one vehicle per year but it must be a different one each year.
Clarion Events will not contribute to any transportation or accommodation costs for entrants.
The competition is presented in the spirit of like-minded enthusiasts coming together to celebrate their vehicles. Entrants are asked to keep this in mind when submitting their application.
