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Keep up with StarterMotor: announcements, reports from events around the country, and stories from our ambassadors on the road and in the workshop.

Events
Goodwood Revival: a weekend that makes you question what year it is
Where else can you arrive at an event and genuinely wonder whether you’ve travelled back in time? Tweed suits, period dress, the soundtrack of highly tuned, thoroughbred internal combustion engines, an incredible collection of historic cars and motorcycles make Goodwood Revival…
6 October 2026
Education
From conversations to careers
As we approach the final quarter of 2026, and with the new academic year underway, careers activity is now a major part of StarterMotor’s work.
30 September 2026
Other
We’re hiring… Job Role: General Manager
StarterMotor is a UK-based charity dedicated to securing the future of the classic and historic vehicle industry by enabling the next generation to build meaningful careers within it.
17 September 2026
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Events
Young enthusiasm, drive and passion
Most 14-year-old girls want a horse, but I always wanted 98 of them, under the bonnet of an MGB GT of course, and it had to be chrome bumper! At 17 years old, I was fortunate to learn to drive in my recently-acquired ’74 ‘BGT.
1 September 2026
Events
StarterMotor’s Golden Ticket Concours – Scramble, 4th October 2026
For many years, StarterMotor Ambassadors have proudly looked after the Golden Ticket Lawn at Scramble, selecting cars that catch their eye and giving their owners the opportunity to display their pride and joy in one of the event’s most visible locations.
21 August 2026
Events
Inspiring the next generation at the BRDC Classic
Historic racing is unlike any other form of motorsport. It's a world built on shared knowledge, generosity and a genuine sense of community, where enthusiasts, competitors and professionals come together to celebrate the cars and the people who keep them alive.
29 July 2026
Events
A Route Book, a Stopwatch and a Few Wrong Turns… Rally for the Ages 2026
Friendly competition. A stopwatch. A route book. Dashboard stickers desperately reminding you which way is left and right. And, if you're lucky, a very patient driver.
29 July 2026
Other
StarterMotor Announced as 2026 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show Chosen Charity
StarterMotor is delighted to announce that it has been selected as the official charity partner for the 2026 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, taking place at Birmingham's NEC from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026.
16 July 2026
Events
There’s no place quite like the British Motor Museum…
It’s a place where the story of Britain’s automotive industry comes to life. Walking through the Museum, you’re immersed in a world of vehicles that shaped modern motoring, where icons that once hung on bedroom walls sit alongside rare prototypes and one-of-a-kind machines.
25 June 2026
Events
A Family Affair: Celebrating Father’s Day with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Oxfordshire Region
There’s no arguing that, for many young people, a love of classic and historic motors is passed down through generations. “Mum used to drive this…” or “Grandad has one in the garage…” are phrases we often hear when we meet students who possess what we call ‘the spark’ – a…
23 June 2026
Events
Bank Holiday weekend at Bicester Motion: a two-day track spectacular
The May Bank Holiday weekend brought two action-packed days of track-based driving, community engagement, and celebration to our home at Bicester Motion, transforming the site into a vibrant hub of activity for enthusiasts, competitors, and visitors alike.
14 May 2026
Events
A year of milestones: Kickstarting celebrations with the Morgan Sports Car Club at the Bicester Motion Scramble
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the Morgan Sports Car Club, a club we’re proud to share such a close association with, and honoured to support as their chosen charity partner.
11 May 2026