[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/historic-motorsport-international\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/historic-motorsport-international\/","headline":"Historic Motorsport International: 23rd \u2013 26th February 2017","name":"Historic Motorsport International: 23rd \u2013 26th February 2017","description":"Here at Motor-Vision, we love pretty much all motoring shows and when we heard about the new Historic Motorsport International which is being held at the Excel in London, we had to do a blog! The purpose of the show is to celebrate the history of motorsports across the world and how the UK has had a leading role in this. Staged alongside The London Classic Car Show, it is run by Brand Events who have created such events as […]","datePublished":"2017-02-24","dateModified":"2017-03-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/resize-3-31.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/resize-3-31.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/historic-motorsport-international\/","about":["CLASSIC CARS","MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":351,"keywords":["classic cars","Historic Motorsport International 2017","Jacky Ickx","Jaguar XJR-9","lamborghini countach","le mans","motorsport"],"articleBody":"Here at Motor-Vision, we love pretty much all motoring shows and when we heard about the new Historic Motorsport International which is being held at the Excel in London, we had to do a blog!The purpose of the show is to celebrate the history of motorsports across the world and how the UK has had a leading role in this. Staged alongside The London Classic Car Show, it is run by Brand Events who have created such events as CarFest and Top Gear Live, so we are sure this is one to attend.What you can expect at the showThe Historic Motorsport International Conference Programme is going to be hosted by the very talented, Henry Hope-Frost. You may know Henry from his various contributions to motoring broadcasting over his 20-year career. He has worked for Autosport since the 90\u2019s and has presented at many different car shows including Goodwood!Spanning over two days, there will be a range of iconic motorsport personalities speaking at the conference. Jacky Ickx, six-time Le Mans winner, will be there on Thursday 23rd and on Friday 24th will be accompanied by other Le Mans winners as well as his former teammates.If you are a fan of motor engineering, then you will be pleased to know that the legendary Tony Southgate will be interviewed at the event. Tony has designed many cars including the Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9 and has worked for multiple F1 teams before his retirement.As well as the conference, Coys – a specialist classic car auction house, will be holding a large sale of many iconic motorsport cars!\u00a0 The auction will consist of 25 cars: 15 competition-ready race and rally cars, 5 road-going racers and 5 sporting road-going classics. The sale will take place over the weekend with viewing for all on Thursday and Friday.If you are lucky enough to be attending, be sure to send us some images on our social accounts!Get your tickets for the show: http:\/\/www.historicmotorsportinternational.co.ukOur sponsors, Grove & Dean Motorsport and Performance Direct, are specialists in motorsport\/track day and classic car insurance."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Historic Motorsport International: 23rd \u2013 26th February 2017","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/historic-motorsport-international\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]