Masters of motoring already on track for June weekend

Partners and media gathered at Castle Combe race circuit, to preview this year’s Masters of Motoring presented by Footman James.

With the Wilshire weekend motoring spectacular, taking place on June 7th and 8th preview attendees we treated to a selection of the elements that will grace the actual event - at the heart of which were some truly spectacular motor cars both on display and in track action.

The Castle Combe race circuit at times reverberated to the sound of V12 Ferrari engines and at times enjoyed the near silence of some of the latest electric sports cars.

Adding to the visual and audible cornucopia of automotive exotica, guests sampled everything from the current Lamborghini Urus, through Supercars and World Rally cars of the past to the amazing Aston Martin DB4GT brought along by crack historic racing outfit, ERA Motorsport. This ex works GT car, treated guests to some spirited tail out motoring, with seemingly little regard given to its £14million price tag!

Event partners abounded, from presenting sponsor, insurance specialist, Footman-James, through Hotel partner, Bath’s Homewood House & Spa, to the events official jewellery partner Deacons, who brought a great taster selection which included several legendary automotive watches.

Bear Industries presented the new trophies for the Concours Event that will take place at beautiful Bowood House & Gardens on Masters’ Sunday. These hand-made pieces of automotive art are individually crafted – each one being slightly different to the next, so that prize winners will all effectively take away their own unique trophy.

One of the themes of this year’s event is “Getting into Motorsport.” Cheshire based PASR (Perfect Acceleration Sim Racing) www.perfectacceleration.co.uk was on hand with its F1-Style set up, and worked in conjunction with professional-race driving tutor outfit, Veloce Racing to help guests develop their race craft. Locally-based, Wiltshire college presented some of their motorsport engineering students and their racing projects. ERA Motorsport is also fully endorsing the initiative – with the Wiltshire-based outfit also boasting its own academy which works in conjunction with regIonal Motorsport Colleges and Universities, giving students the chance to work with the team and learn more skills at the same time.

Ferrari, Lamborghini and Lotus were all represented through their regional dealer networks - all of whom will be present in June. Specialist Historic Race Car Dealer, Adam Sykes brought down his beautiful 1970s Crossle Formula Ford car, which will be one of numerous historic racers that are set to attend the 2025 Masters of Motoring. An excellent selection of Historic Rally cars included two Renault 5s – including the fearsome 5 Turbo which was one of the last to be prepared by Renault expert, John Price. Bringing Renault 5s completely up to date was the 2025 car of the Year, the new electric Renault.

Since the preview Masters has also had news that the new Spartan sports car will be making its debut at the event. This incredible looking machine takes design inspiration from early CanAm racers like Lola, Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren and Chevron. The car will be on display and will also be doing some passenger laps during the day.

Masters of Motoring presented by Footman James is a two-day lifestyle motoring event over the weekend of June 7th and 8th 2025. With its mix of track acton at Castle Combe, and Concours at Bowood House & Gardens, Masters of Motoring is rapdily evolving as one of the key Supercar Events of the year.

The Saturday is a track-based action day staged at Wiltshire’s Castle Combe Race Circuit, which this year celebrates its 75th Anniversary. It is set to feature a large and exciting selection of historic race and rally cars, classic and supercars. This will be followed by a VIP Concours-style event on Sunday at nearby Bowood House & Gardens, which in turn is celebrating 50 years of being open to the public. The impressive Wiltshire estate, with its spectacular stately home and beautiful gardens will form a wonderful backdrop to Masters’ classic and modern exotica, as well as marque and car anniversary displays.

This year for the first time there will also be a sports and classic car run, organised by classic motoring tour experts, Fantastic Roads, which sets off from the Homewood Hotel in Bath which culminates, after some picturesque driving around South-West England, at Castle Combe Circuit, with participants getting the chance to drive the track before returning to the Homewood Hotel for afternoon tea. The weekend will also feature a selection of social events for both participants and visitors.

For information on any aspects of the Masters of Motoring presented by Footman James, please contact Steve Bishop: [email protected]

For further information and for details and registration for Masters: www.mastersofmotoring.com