Oulton Park’s signature Historic Gold Cup returns for another glorious celebration of motor racing’s past with three days of nostalgic entertainment in July. Saturday and Sunday will act as the showpiece race days, with a wide range of machinery from yesteryear on show.

Star on-track content will come from the Historic Sports Car Club, with several special guest race organisers adding to the programme too. The full line-up will include an eclectic range of single-seaters, GTs, tin tops and retro sports-racing cars.

There will also be an extensive off-track show, centred around classic car displays. This will include the 10th anniversary of the Cheshire Concours. Other highlights will include themed retro entertainment. with a complete line-up to be announced in due course.

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Oulton Park Gold Cup

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 July 2025
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Admission Prices – Please note under 13s are admitted free of charge

Weekend Admission (Fri 25 - Sun 27 Jul 2025)

  • Full programme of historic motor racing
  • Extensive classic car displays
  • Live period music and off track entertainment
  • Trade sites and great food & drink
Adult Ages 16 and above

£42.00 Online (Gate £55.00) Save 23%

Teen Ages 13 - 15

£26.00 Online (Gate £33.00) Save 21%

Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above

£42.00 Gate Only

Friday Admission

  • Practice and qualifying sessions
  • Open race paddock
  • Some classic cars on display
  • Trade sites and classic car auction viewing
Adult Ages 16 and above

£13.00 Online (Gate £15.00) Save 13%

Teen Ages 13-15

£8.00 Online (Gate £10.00) Save 20%

Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above

£12.00 Gate Only

Saturday Admission

  • Qualifying and racing
  • Extensive classic car displays
  • Live period music and off track entertainment
  • Trade sites and classic car auction viewing
Adult Ages 16 and above

£26.00 Online (Gate £30.00) Save 13%

Teen Ages 13-15

£16.00 Online (Gate £18.00) Save 11%

Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above

£26.00 Gate Only

Sunday Admission

  • Full programme of racing (from midday)
  • Even more classic car displays
  • Live period music and off track entertainment
  • Trade sites and classic car auction
  • 10th anniversary Cheshire Concours d’Esprit
Adult Ages 16 and above

£26.00 Online (Gate £30.00) Save 13%

Teen Ages 13 - 15

£16.00 Online (Gate £18.00) Save 11%

Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above

£26.00 Gate Only

Race Event Extras

Programme

Save money and order your souvenir race programme in advance. Simply claim it on the day from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops.

£6.00 Online (Gate £8.00) Save 25%

Radio

Order your radio earpiece in advance and collect it at the circuit from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops - click here for more information.

£13.00 Online (Gate £13.00)

Grandstand Seating

Upgrade to the best view in the house! All three of our grandstands will be open on Saturday and Sunday.

Grandstand Information
=Knickerbrook

£12.00

Knickerbrook

This is one of the most exciting spots on the whole Oulton Park circuits as the cars rapidly decelerate from the high speed hill top straight into a tricky little chicane. This is one of the best overtaking spots on the circuit!

=Old Hall

£10.00

Old Hall

Located at the end of the long start/finish straight, Old Hall provides high drama and tension at the start of the race plus overtaking attempts as the event progresses. You’ll also see duels take place on the run down the hill to Cascades.

=Lodge

£10.00

Lodge

One of the slowest corners on the track, you’ll see plenty of passing attempts as the field heads out of the fast Druids corner and down the long straight. It’s also the final corner on the circuit, and the scene of many last lap dramas.

What's On Track

=Historic Grand Prix Cars Association – ‘The Historic Gold Cup’

Historic Grand Prix Cars Association – ‘The Historic Gold Cup’

Featuring classically-modelled single-seater machines from the pre-slicks-and-wings era of the sport, this will hark back to a time when the International Gold Cup was a regular non-championship fixture on the annual F1 schedule.

=HSCC Derek Bell Trophy

HSCC Derek Bell Trophy

For Formula 5000 and Formula 2 single-seaters built and raced between 1967 and 1979. This is the series for the more powerful cars with wings and slick racing tyres. It encompasses classes for Formula Atlantic and later Formula Three and Formula Ford 2000 cars.

=HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy

HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy

The HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy for pre-’83 GP.1 and Gp.1½ Touring Cars celebrates the intense battles of this era when the likes of Gerry Marshall, Tony Lanfranchi, Barrie Williams and a host of determined racers went head-to-head in the crowd-pleasing BTCC ‘Tin-Tops’ Series. Bellowing V8 Rovers stave off the 3-litre Capris, while Triumph Dolomites pitch battle with Ford Escorts, 1275GT Minis and rarities such as Opel Commodores.

=Special Saloons & Modsports

Special Saloons & Modsports

Fire-breathing Special Saloons and Modsports join the Gold Cup line-up, courtesy of the Classic Sports Car Club. Expect an eclectic mix of some amazing machinery.

=Historic Formula 3

Historic Formula 3

Making a welcomed return to the Gold Cup, Historic Formula 3 will feature these evocative ‘screamers’ that competed across the race tracks of Europe between 1964 and 1970.

=Ferrari Owners Club Classic

Ferrari Owners Club Classic

The Ferrari Club Classic is an exciting multi-class racing series from the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain featuring a wide variety of Ferrari tipos including Mondials, 308s, 328s, 348s, 355s and more.

=Historic Formula Juniors

Historic Formula Juniors

The FJHRA Formula Junior Championships are booming, with huge worldwide interest in the category for up to 1100cc single-seater racing cars. Although Formula Junior only existed from 1958 to 1963, it continues to be one of the most popular of all historic racing categories.

=HRDC Jack Sears Trophy

HRDC Jack Sears Trophy

The HRDC Jack Sears Trophy for 1958-1966 tin-tops evokes the formative years of touring racing with thundering V8 Falcons, Mustangs and Galaxies battling nimble Lotus Cortinas, Alfa GTAs and pesky Mini Coopers and more.

=Vintage Sports Car Club

Vintage Sports Car Club

The Vintage Sports-Car Club will bring two grids of classic cars from motor racing's pioneering earlier years to the Gold Cup.

=HRDC Dunlop Allstars & HRDC Classic Alfa Challenge

HRDC Dunlop Allstars & HRDC Classic Alfa Challenge

The combined HRDC Dunlop Allstars for pre-’66 Sports, GT & Touring Cars and HRDC Classic Alfa Challenge for 750-116 Alfa Romeos will feature a variety of cars, capturing the atmosphere of ‘50s and ‘60s allcomers racing whilst celebrating an iconic marque.

=Guards Trophy

Guards Trophy

The Guards Trophy Championship is contested by sports racing and GT cars from the 1960s.

=Historic Formula Ford 2000

Historic Formula Ford 2000

This championship is for Historic Formula Ford 2000 single seater cars built and raced before 1980.

What's Included

Classic Car Displays - all weekend

Classic and vintage car clubs from around the country will make their way to Oulton Park to display their magnificent machinery. Applications will be open soon.

Supercar Display - Saturday & Sunday

Alongside the beautiful classic cars, hundreds of sports cars and supercars from more recent times will line the infield of Oulton Park bringing together an amazing array of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Jaguars and Porsches!

Free Parking

All general parking is free of charge. Blue badge holders may park free of charge inside the venue in the disabled parking and viewing area on the inside of Knickerbrook corner. If you hold a blue badge, please follow public signage for disabled parking, or speak to a member of staff upon arrival.

Trade Stands

A trade area will be in operation all weekend, with dealers and manufacturers represented, plus championship partners and stalls selling parts, accessories and driver and team merchandise.

Free Pit Walk

Meet all your favourite drivers during the official pit walk, which will take place during main Sunday raceday.

Adventure Playground

Check out the Oulton Park adventure playground near to Chequers restaurant, which has equipment for children of all ages from toddler to 14.

Paid Funfair

The Oulton Park Fun Zone will offer a fairground with an assortment of exciting rides. Individual charges apply.

Enjoy the VIP Experience

Whether you're entertaining clients or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, a hospitality package offers an exhilarating day out in fabulous surroundings. For booking enquiries contact 01474 875224 or [email protected].

Silver Hospitality

Available Saturday and Sunday. Hospitality Includes: privileged parking, entrance tickets into circuit and suite, official programme, coffee and breakfast roll, two course lunch, afternoon tea and cakes, pay bar serving wines, beers and soft drinks.

Prices are £115.00 plus VAT per person per day.

Hospitality Information

Upgrade Your Ticket

We also have Trackside Lounge viewing upgrades available this weekend.

=Trackside Lounge Full Package

£105.00

Trackside Lounge Full Package

Includes entrance ticket and shared admission to a Fogarty Moss suite with superb views of one of the most dramatic parts of the race circuit – along Dentons and Cascades. Includes a lunch basket, free race programme and televisions showing live timing.

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Weekend Camping

Why not make a weekend of it and stay on-site at Oulton Park? We have a dedicated camping area with full facilities - just a short stroll from the racetrack.

The campsite opens at 12pm on Friday 25 July and closes at 8pm on Sunday 27 July.

Campers are welcome to stay on site until midday on Monday; however only limited facilities (just toilets and showers) will be provided beyond 8pm on Sunday. 

Please note you will need to be in possession of a valid weekend admission ticket/pass in addition to a camping ticket in order to gain access to the campsite.

Weekend Camping Ticket

Adult Ages 16 and over

£34.00 Online (Gate £40.00) Save 15%

Teen Ages 13 - 15

£20.00 Online (Gate £25.00) Save 20%

Child Aged under 13

£0.00 Online

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