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The final weekend in February saw Race Retro take over Stoneleigh Parks exhibition halls and grounds. As one of the biggest Motorsport events on the calendar, it acts as the perfect kick starter to begin 2018. The 16th installment was the biggest yet, with record crowds heading to the Warwickshire showground.
The show attracted many familiar Motorsport faces. Miki Biasion was one of the most notable additions to the programme. Miki drove the iconic Lancia Fulvia round the special stage, to later answer the publics' questions in a Q&A session.
Race Retro 2018
By Alistair Wells
Along with the "Motorsport Maganzine" Live stage , there was a vast array of indoor exhibitions. This rare Porsche 911 GT3 RS being a sight to behold.
For those wishing to see some Live Motorsport across the weekend, the Special stage made a much wanted return. With the cars' "Parc Ferme" providing an intimitae experience to study the machines. A total of 22 Group B era cars were present over the three days, a show record.
The cold, crisp morning set a perfect backdrop for the 116 cars. A thick frost quicly thawing as the sun grew higher, The line-up was an exotic one. Both Jimmy and Alister McRae took out a eclectic mix of the BGM sport collection cars. Throwing the Fiat 131, Subaru Legacy and Vauxhall Chevette perfectly.
Chris Ingram, FIA Junior European Rally Champion was also at the event. After his 2017 success, Ingram drove the Vauxhall Adam Cup Car with serious precision. Using the handbrake to navigate the 90 degree corners that lined the stage.
Dave Wright took to the stage in his ex. works Focus WRC with pace and excitement. Clipping apex' with serious precision and driving with evident ease. Ryan Cooke in his rare Evoque LRM-1 returned for 2018. The extravagant V8 off-road car lurching and diving under braking and acceleration, it's bellowing sound track was a highlight of the show.