Motoring Bulletin April 2024

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April and May in the Rotunda

In a tribute to former Club member Sir Stirling Moss, whose life will be celebrated in a service of remembrance at Westminster Abbey in May, the Club will host three of the legendary driver’s cars in the rotunda

Tuesday 30 April-Wednesday 8 May: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’ coupé, previously owned by Sir Stirling, alongside the double World Championship-winning 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 raced by Sir Stirling and Juan Manuel Fangio.

Thursday 9-Tuesday 21 May: The 1955 Mille Miglia-winning MercedesBenz 300SLR ‘722’ which achieved an unbeaten average speed of 97.96mph over the 1000-mile road race.

Salon Privé London

Royal Hospital, Chelsea Saturday 20 April

Tomorrow is Supercar Saturday at Salon Privé London, and the Club has secured an exclusive ticket offer for members to this glorious event, filled with fine hospitality at this magnificent historic setting. There is still availability for this fantastic day out in central London if you’re very, very quick

Use the code RACSPL24 for 1/3 off tickets. Purchase Tickets

Motorcycle Tyre Kicking with Steve Parrish and Henry Cole

Motor House, Woodcote Park Tuesday 30 April, 4.00-5.30pm

Motorcycling maestros Steve Parrish and Henry Cole will be making a pitstop at the Motor House for a chat with Club members before they take to the stage at the Epsom Playhouse that evening. Come along for some twowheeled tales and bring a bike as well!

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Brawn F1: Making it Possible An Evening in Aid of Hope for Tomorrow

Banking Hall, Cornhill

Thursday 16 May, 7.00pm-midnight

The Club has secured a member rate for an entertaining evening in aid of Hope for Tomorrow with Brawn GP Team Principal Ross Brawn and CEO Nick Fry. This is a chance to hear the inside story on their World Championship victory, with the added bonus of a Q&A afterwards

Contact emmabowles@hopefortomorrow.org.uk and quote ‘RAC’ for more information and to book tickets.

Motoring Book Club

Club Library, Pall Mall

Wednesday 22 May, 6.30-8.30pm

After a successful first gathering in February, Club members are invited to share what they’re reading, hear about new titles, and have a lively conversation about motoring books – along with a special guest speaker from the world of motoring literature.

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Noggin & Natter

Long Bar, Pall Mall Tuesday 4 June, 6.30-8.30pm

The theme for this next instalment is ‘One Marque to Rule Them All.’ A chance for members to make their cases for a marque they would be happy to exclusively drive cars from based on past and present ranges. Brownie points will be awarded for looking beyond the obvious contenders!

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Midsummer Drive-In

Woodcote Park

Wednesday 19 June, 5.00-9.30pm

Join fellow members for a glorious summer’s evening on the Cedar Lawn, which once again hosts a display of fine historic and modern machinery.

Following feedback from last year, we’ll be returning to a light prizegiving before members can enjoy the Club’s fine hospitality in the Cedar Room

An Evening with Derek Warwick

Mountbatten Room, Pall Mall

Wednesday 26 June, 6.30-8.30pm

This is an exclusive opportunity to join Club Vice President and Le Mans winner Derek Warwick as he lifts the lid on his remarkable career. Sharing anecdotes will be motorsport legends Derek Bell and Ross Brawn

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RM Sotheby’s

Cliveden Sale

Wednesday 12 June

Early entries for RM Sotheby’s all-new Cliveden House sale include a unique Fantuzzi-bodied 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso and a 1931 Bentley 8-Litre open tourer that has been in the same family since 1967.

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How Can Young Drivers Reduce Their Insurance Costs?

A message from Lockton Younger drivers typically face significantly higher premiums – here are some top tips to minimise the costs.

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Your Motoring Month

What a month it’s been; another tip-top Tyre Kicking in the Motor House, tours of Norton and Prodrive, and Young Member events at both Pall Mall and Woodcote Park – and that’s not all! As we speak, members are having a thrilling breeze through the Irish countryside on the Motorcycle Tour

Royal Automobile Club Concours

To allow the Motoring Team sufficient time to present outstanding content, and an unforgettable member experience, we have decided to postpone the inaugural Club Concours to Wednesday 9 July 2025.

We would like to thank members for their enthusiasm for the event so far, and will keep everyone updated as this wonderful gathering draws closer

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