It's that time of year again when we look forward to the biggest, most prestigious Classic Motorcycle Festival, which is once again being staged at Donington Park.
Combining the best classic motorcycle racing on one of the best circuits in the UK is always going to produce something special, but add in a mix of racing exotica, National and European Championships, some of the best riders in the world and well-known personalities and you get a real buzz from this event - if you like racing motorbikes, you need to be there!
Who's there Guest of Honour Steve Parrish
What's On
Feature Events
Wheatcroft Trophy Race - Sunday
UK Round of the FIM Europe Vintage Road Race Championship.
Fifth Round ACU UK Classic 500cc Championship - Sunday
Fifth Round ACU Post Classic Championship - Saturday
Lansdowne Cup races
CRMC Club Championship races
Over 50 Races and parades over the weekend.
What's On Display
Here is just a small selection of some of the Special Machines:
297cc Honda 6, 500cc MV3, 500cc Bianchi , 1957 Gilera 500/4, Seeley Kawasaki H1R, Suzuki XR69, Honda RSC1123 Superbike, Honda NS500, Honda RC45 Endurance, Yamaha TZ700 (Ex Romero), TZ750D, Yamaha YZR500 (Ex Marco Papa), Yamaha Moto GP (Ex Colin Edwards)
Ducati 1098R (Ex Petrucci), Honda RS125 (Ex Bruce Anstey), 1951 Ex Works 350cc Moto Guzzi
Honda RC30, RC45, CR750, CB1100R, NSR500, SP1, Honda NSR 500 (Ex Aoki)
Alpha Centuri 250, Arter Matchless, Sparton 500/3, Barton Phoenix 750/4, Zeigler 80
What's Racing
Classic & Post Classic solos and sidecars from the 1960's 70's & 80's
Who's Racing
Top class entry including seven FIM Europe Champions, the current ACU Classic 500 Champion & the ACU Classic 350 Champion.
Top riders from UK, Finland. Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria.
Spectators
Save money by buying your tickets in advance - click here to buy direct from the Donington Park website:
https://doningtonpark.msv.com/DP-18-CRMC/Admission-Tickets
Advance Ticket Prices (these offers end 12:00 on Thursday 2nd August 2018)
3 Day Weekend Adult Ticket: £25, 13-15yrs £15, Under 13yrs Free
Saturday Adult Ticket - £12, 13-15yrs £8, Under 13yrs Free
Saturday Adult Ticket - £12, 13-15yrs £8, Under 13yrs Free
Free parking
More details: Where Donington Park - Derbyshire (Sat Nav DE74 2RP)
Start Times
Friday - Practice from 9.00am, racing from approx 2.30pm
Saturday: Racing from 9.30am
Sunday: Racing from 9.30am
Programme
Full colour Programme £5
Paddock Grandstand Free
Parking Free
Paddock Facilities Café/bar open all day, ATM in Restaurant & Museum