Weekend Admission (Friday - Sunday)
- Full programme of historic motor racing
- Extensive classic car displays
- Live period music and off track entertainment
- Trade sites and classic car auction
Oulton Park's signature Historic Gold Cup returns for three days of nostalgic motorsport action on 28-30 July.
On-track entertainment at this summer's event will once again be overseen by the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC), with race content from many of Europe’s leading historic motorsport organisers, including the HSCC itself. Grids will also be provided by the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association, Formula Junior Historic Racing Association, Classic Sports Car Club, Vintage Sports Car Club, Historic Racing Drivers Club and Motor Racing Legends.
Away from the circuit there will be huge car displays, a concours, period live music and much more besides. The Jim Clark Trust has also confirmed its attendance, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Clark winning the Gold Cup and the F1 World Championship in the same year.
The 2022 Gold Cup received nominations from the prestigious Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards and the Historic Motoring Awards presented by Octane. The 2023 edition will build on that success and be better still!
Tickets will be available on the gate
Under 13s Go Free!
Oulton Park Gold Cup
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 July 2023
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Adult
£45.00 Gate Only
Teen Ages 13 - 15
£27.00 Gate Only
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£38.00 Gate Only
Friday Admission
- Practice and qualifying sessions
- Open race paddock
- Some classic cars on display
- Trade sites
Adult
£15.00 Gate Only
Teen
£10.00 Gate Only
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
Adult
£28.00 Gate Only
Teen Ages 13-15
£17.00 Gate Only
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£22.00 Gate Only
Sunday Admission
- Full programme of racing from midday
- Extensive classic car displays
- Live period music and off track entertainment
- Trade sites and classic car auction
Adult
£28.00 Gate Only
Teen Ages 13 - 15
£17.00 Gate Only
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£22.00 Gate Only
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking closed at 16:00 Wednesday 26 July. If you haven’t received your ticket(s) please contact us. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
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.
£8.00 Gate Only
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.
£12.00 Gate Only
Upgrade to the best view in the house! All three of our grandstands will be open on Saturday and Sunday. The price shown below is the cost per day.
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.
Adult
£10.00 Gate Only
Under 16
£5.00 Gate Only
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.
Adult
£10.00 Gate Only
Under 16
£5.00 Gate Only
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!
Adult
£15.00 Gate Only
Under 16
£10.00 Gate Only
HSCC Historic Formula 3 'Jackie Stewart Trophy'
These evocative ‘screamers’ competed across the race tracks of Europe between 1964 and 1970.
HSCC Historic Touring Cars 'Sir John Whitmore Trophy'
The Historic Touring Car Championship is for saloon cars that were in series production before 1966. Cars can be developed in line with period modifications, and separate classes are run for cars complying with FIA Appendix K regulations.
Historic Formula Junior 'Jim Clark Cup'
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
Named after the British Saloon Car Championship’s (now BTCC) inaugural title winner, the Jack Sears Trophy is for tin top racing cars built and registered from 1958 until 1966. Organised by the Historic Racing Drivers Club, crowd-pleasing Minis, Cortinas, Mustangs and much more entertained in a 45-minute clash.
HRDC Gerry Marshall Trophy
Historic touring car race for pre-83, Group 1 and Group 1-1/2 touring cars.
CSCC Special Saloons & Modsports 'Tony Sugden Trophy'
Fire-breathing Special Saloons and Modsports join the Gold Cup line-up, courtesy of the Classic Sports Car Club.
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.
Vintage Sports Car Club 'Egerton Cup'
The Vintage Sports-Car Club will bring two grids of classic cars from motor racing's pioneering earlier years to the Gold Cup.
MRL Historic Touring Car Challenge
For Touring Cars from 1966 to 1990, Including Group 1, Group 2 and Group A cars.
MRL RAC Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy
For Pre-’56 and Pre-’61 Sports Cars respectively.
Jim Clark Anniversary Celebration
The Jim Clark Trust has confirmed its attendance at the event, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Clark winning the Gold Cup and the F1 World Championship in the same year, with memorabilia and merchandise on display plus a special Q and A session. For more information please click here
Oulton Park Exhibition
Relive the history of Oulton Park circuit in this one-of-a-kind art installation at the Gold Cup. There will be displays of art and photographs that document the history of the much loved venue as well as unbelievable archive footage from 1953, the year the circuit opened!
Jim Clark’s Lotus 25
The Lotus 25 that Jim Clark drove to his first Formula One World Championship and Gold Cup 60 years ago will be on display throughout the weekend in the Oulton Park Exhibition.
Jim Clark's 1966 Lotus Cortina
Jim's 1966 Lotus Cortina he famously drove to a race win at the Oulton Park Gold Cup will be displayed in the exhibition over the weekend.
Vintage Music Festival
Throughout both Saturday and Sunday, the Gold Cup will give you the experience of hearing sounds from the roaring 20s to the swinging 60s. For details of artists and timings click HERE.
Oulton Park Photography Competition
Fans at this year’s Oulton Park Gold Cup are invited to get their cameras out, with a superb prize package up for grabs as reward to the winning photo from the retro event. For more information and terms and conditions click here.
Tiga GT286 Demo
Fresh from its 1st and 3rd place finish in class at Le Mans Classic, the Group C Tiga GT286 will demo at 12:50 on Saturday and will be on display throughout the weekend.
Cheshire Concours D'esprit Sunday
The Cheshire Concours d'Esprit will return in 2023, featuring a collection of extraordinary pre and post war sports-cars, each well used and with a fascinating story to tell. This is not a typical concours full of polished 'garage queens' - rather every one has character worthy of the description "spirited" with a unique story to tell.
Youngtimers Display
After the enormous success of the Youngtimers display in 2022 this year’s Gold Cup will be expanding the incredible line up of cars. A curation of classic vehicles from the 1970s’ 80s’ & 90s’ will once again take the main stage! Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this display to apply please click here.
Supercar Display - all weekend
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!
Vintage Tractor Display
For the first time, the Gold Cup will feature a display of vintage tractors from the 20s all the way through to the 70s. Owners will be around to offer more information and answer any of your questions.
Retro Gaming Area
Play for free in a retro gaming area here at Oulton Park for The Gold Cup
Simulator Experience
Perfect Acceleration will be in attendance with simulators for you to experience driving the Oulton Park International Circuit in either a Lotus Cortina or Mclaren 720S GT3. Sessions are £10 per person.
Free Pitwalk - Sunday Morning
On Sunday morning visitors will be able to get up close to magnificent machinery in the pit lane and meet the drivers moments before they commence battle on the famed Oulton Park tarmac.
Hampson Auctions
Hampson Auctions will be back for 2023 after arranging a spectacular array of vehicles in 2022 Have a wander through the classic cars and motorbikes on Friday and Saturday before the auction itself takes place on Sunday. Click here for details on lots and bidding.
Mini Rovers
Each child will get to take the wheel of their own replica Series 2 Land Rover aka a mini ROVER! They will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test by navigating the tricky course and tackling a number of challenging obstacles along the way!
Open Race Paddock - all weekend
The paddock is open to all, allowing you to stroll through the 100s of classic tin top and single seater racing cars before they take to the circuit.
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.
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.
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].
Prices are £105 plus VAT per person
Hospitality Information
Silver Hospitality Raceday
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.
£87.00
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.
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 28 July and closes at 8pm on Sunday 30 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.
