EVENTS

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We offer a professional global car transportation service – whether it be over land, sea or air – to ensure that your classic and vintage car arrives in a timely manner for the start of a Rally, an Auction or an Exhibition.

If you would like to discuss the transportation of classic and vintage cars to Rallies, Auctions or Exhibitions please contact us directly and a member of our team would be happy to answer any questions/queries that you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.

Racing Events

March 2023

Goodwood Members Meeting

28th March 2023 - 29th March 2023

The Goodwood Members Meeting is the season opener for historic motor racing, held annually to recreate the atmosphere and camaraderie or the original BARC Members Meeting held at Goodwood throughout the 50s and 60s.

May 2023

Monaco Historic Grand Prix

8th May 2023 - 10th May 2023

Steeped in history, the legendary Monaco Historic Grand Prix is organised every two years by the Automobile Club of Monaco, taking place on the same circuit as the Forumla 1 Grand Prix. Cars are distributed into 7 races from ‘pre-war’ to Forumla 3 cars. No other race in the Formula 1 Calendar can match this truly spectacular and glamorous circuit from Casino Square to the World’s most famous Hairpin...

Spa Classic

12th May 2023 - 14th May 2023

Since its creation in 2011, Spa-Classic is the absolutely unmissable meeting in the Series by Peter Auto calendar. Highly anticipated by both drivers and spectators who go there in ever-increasing numbers each year (over 20.000 people in 2022), it is one of the most popular events of the season! Spa-Classic now features among the great European events in historic races.

June 2023

Grand Prix De L'Age D'Or

2nd June 2023 - 4th June 2023

For the drivers of the Series by Peter Auto, the short 3,800 metre Dijon-Prenois circuit presents a formidable challenge with, in particular, the blind La Bretelle corner, the uphill Parabolique hairpin and the never-ending very quick Pouas curve. The public love the dip and gather there in large numbers in what is almost a real stadium ideally situated only a stone’s throw from the paddocks.

CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD 1000KM

2nd June 2023 - 4th June 2023

Vernasca Silver Flag

9th June 2023 - 11th June 2023

Since 2015, this region has a prestigious and envied name: Motor Valley. Its story, made of incredible realities, of craftsmen of technology and beauty, of small factories and sensational successes begins, however, back in 1914, in that "Anonymous Workshop" born from the will of three brothers.

That’s why the 26th Vernasca Silver Flag wants to pay tribute to Maserati, to these "pioneers" - the first to believe that people of Emilia, in terms of passion and mechanical curiosity, were second to none-and to that melting pot where, at the tempering of work and creativity, is forged the myth of Motor Valley, today universally recognized as the empyrean of the most beautiful cars ever built

1000 Miglia 2023

13th June 2023 - 17th June 2023

Established in 1927 as a speed race by Giovanni Canestrini, Franco Mazzotti, Renzo Castagneto and Aymo Maggi, 1000 Miglia is today a regularity race for historic cars that passes through the unique landscapes of the most beautiful parts of Italy.
A journey characterized by the warmth of the public and the enthusiasm of drivers, following the bold and innovative spirit of its tradition.

HERO Summer Trial

21st June 2023 - 23rd June 2023

In keeping with what has now become tradition, we will be returning in the Grantham area for the second year. This will give us great access to some of the best roads and venues that are available in the interesting and often unexplored county of Lincolnshire. The fact that Lincolnshire is the second largest county in England and that it is predominantly farmland, bodes well for an entertaining event that should enable crews to enjoy uncluttered roads and scenic byways.

Le Mans Classic

29th June 2023 - 2nd July 2023

Created in 2002 by  Peter Auto , in association with the  Automobile Club de l'Ouest , Le Mans Classic offers a formidable retrospective of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The event, acclaimed from its very first edition, has continued to grow and attracted over 200,850 spectators in 2022. It is the largest gathering of classic cars with over 800 racing cars on the track and 8,500 classic cars displayed in the specially designed enclosures.

July 2023

Goodwood Festival of Speed

13th July 2023 - 16th July 2023

Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous.

Zandvoort Historic Grand Prix

15th July 2023 - 16th July 2023

The Historic Grand Prix takes you back to the racing of the past. From the first official race in 1948 till today, Circuit Zandvoort has gone through many eras and has seen the rise of many great champions like James Hunt, Jim Clark, Niki Lauda and Max Verstappen. Many drivers have pushed their boundaries in the sport we love. Cars that raced on the track in the early years have been crowned as national heritage. Many of which can be seen in the Paddock or even in action on the track. The Historic Grand Prix is bucket-list material for every motorsport enthusiast.

August 2023

Oldtimers Grand Prix

11th August 2023 - 13th August 2023

The Oldtimer-Grand-Prix is one of the most traditional oldtimer festivals in Europe and thus forms the climax of the historic motorsport season in Germany. With around 500 historic racing cars from the late 1920s to the early 1980s, it offers a journey through time through international motorsport history.

ERA The 4th Trans-America

20th August 2023 - 9th september 2023

The Trans-America (20 Aug – 9 Sept) 2023 will retrace the footsteps of the first pioneers that crossed these great lands on a 21 day journey form Houston where we will find the real America. From tumble weed and cowboy towns to the solace of the great National Parks, on a route that heads way north to the Canadian border and back down to the city by the bay, San Francisco, this is the motorised Wells Fargo.

CarFest South

25th August 2023 - 27th August 2023

This year's festival weekends promise to bring us all together, to admire the fastest cars, enjoy performances from some of UK's best artists, bands and DJ's, get involved in incredible food demonstrations and meet a host of the UK's TV, theatre, music and sports legends.

Silverstone Classic

25th August 2023 - 27th August 2023

The Silverstone Classic is an annual three-day car and race event at the Silverstone Circuit, home of the British Grand Prix.

September 2023

Dix Mille Tours - Circuit Paul Ricard

1st September 2023 - 3rd September 2023

Created in 2010, the Dix Mille Tours of Le Castellet gathers numerous historic cars. Around 400 racing cars will be on track, divided in 8 categories. These categories represent different periods of motorsport history and different types of competitions: GT, Sports cars, Prototypes and Tourism cars from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Goodwood Revival

8th September 2023 - 10th September 2023

Immerse yourself in vintage and second-hand lifestyle and explore every inch of the event, uniquely and entirely staged in period. With thirteen spine-tingling races, featuring the fastest and most prestigious historic cars, don't miss a moment of the Goodwood Revival!

Gran Premio Nuvolari

14th September 2023 - 17th September 2023

The first stage of the race will start from Mantua, passing through the Modena racetrack, and the arrival in Cesenatico on the Adriatic Sea. The second stage will start from Rimini, reaching the pearls of the Italian Renaissance, such as Arezzo and Siena, between Apennine passes and unpolluted roads, then the passage from the Republic of San Marino until returning to Rimini in time for the gala dinner at the Grand Hotel in Fellinian memory. The third stage, from the Adriatic Sea through the cities of Emilia Romagna, the timed trials of Imola Cirucit, the arrival in Mantua, with the final lunch inside the Palazzo Ducale. A 1100 km journey through the beauties of Italy, a perfect union of history, passion, tradition and exclusive hospitality.

Kophill Climb

16th September 2023 - 17th September 2023

As anyone who has been to Kop Hill Climb will tell you, the festival is so much more than a passive celebration of the history of motoring. More than anything, it’s a chance to get up close and personal with some amazing and rare cars and bikes. These days it’s one of the few affordable events where you and your family can hear, see, touch and experience such historic vehicles in action.

If the family wants a break from all the cars and bike action, then the festival boasts a tempting array of distractions.

Spa 6 Hour

27th September 2023 - 1st October 2023

From Wednesday 27th, the circuit will be open to drivers wishing to reclaim the track during non-timed free practice sessions, while qualifying will take place on Thursday 28th, as the official opening of the purely sporting part.

Friday 29 and Saturday 30: time for the races and the many satellite events!
Throughout these two days, touring and grand touring cars, prototypes and single-seaters will take it in turns to compete on the track. The competition part will end on Saturday evening with the now famous Spa Six Hours Endurance race.

NEW! Sunday 1st is a day reserved for classic car owners. The BEHVA and ROADBOOK are joining forces to allow oldtimer enthusiasts to enjoy the track and share a pleasant moment between sensations and conviviality, with a public that we expect to be numerous and impatient to discover these cars of yesteryear.

October 2023

Estoril Classics

6th October 2023 - 8th October 2023

The final of the Series by Peter Auto in Portugal, on a selective and geographically ideal circuit. On this Sunday, the champions of the nine Series by Peter Auto will be known and celebrated! The Estoril circuit, although the most modern of the Series by Peter Auto, already has a rich history, especially with Formula 1: Ayrton Senna’s first victory (1985), Alain Prost’s resounding battle with Ayrton Senna (1988), Ricardo Patrese’s spectacular flight (1992), Jacques Villeneuve’s improbable overtaking of Michael Schumacher (1996). The drivers appreciate this winding and hilly track, marked – in particular – by the passage of the “Corkscrew” and the “Parabolica”.

Modena Centro Ore

9th October 2023 - 14th October 2023

Created at the dawn of the new millennium, the Modena Cento Ore combines glorious classic cars and gentlemen drivers, classic motorsport and tourism, exciting roads and breathtaking landscapes, as well as culinary delights and great wines.

The challenge will be tough, with circuit races and special stages on uphill roads closed to traffic. You can choose to battle in tough races in the Competition section or opt for a lighter but still challenging experience in the Regularity section, which follows the exact same route, including racetracks and closed road stages.

November 2023

London - Brighton Veteran Car Run

5th November 2023

Watching the Run is tremendous fun and you can expect to see a fascinating range of hundreds of the very earliest motor cars from all over the world. Some will be petrol-powered, some run on steam - and there are even some electric models! Watch out also for early bicycles, including high wheelers ('penny farthings') and motor cycles. Our photo and video galleries give a taste of what to expect, as does the 2022 entry list.

At Straight Eight Logistics we are proud of our continuing association with motorsport teams and race events throughout the UK, Europe and the World. We understand the requirements for transporting and shipping production, sports and formula race cars, and the confidentiality needed to keep specifications and liveries under wraps for many race teams. By only using fully enclosed race car transporters you can rest assured that your rivals will only see your car when you wish them to.

We will transport your car directly to the circuit, where it will be unloaded into the paddock by our uniformed and highly trained drivers using winches and low approach ramp angles for low slung race cars. We are also able to transport spares and accessories with your vehicle if required. Many of our clients request for race cars to be delivered to the race circuit or road course just prior to qualifying and collected after the last race on a Sunday. Whatever your requirements, our punctuality and professionalism means we work to your race schedule not ours.

We regularly collect and deliver race cars from events such as: Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, Silverstone Classic, Pau, Le Mans Classic, Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Millie Miglia. However, we can arrange delivery and collection to any race across the globe.

If you would like to discuss the transportation of single or multiple vehicles to races within the UK, Europe or further afield please contact us directly and a member of our team will be happy to answer any questions/queries that you may have.

Auctions and Exhibitions

February 2023

Retro Classics

6th February 2023 - 1st March 2023

Fantastic automotive legends from the four corners of the world with classic elegance await admirers of beautiful curves and hot engines. Start your classic car season at the central hub for driving culture and lifestyle, and discover the finest opulent classic car convention. Also on the starting line: Oldtimer, Youngtimer, NEO CLASSICS® as well as interesting shows and contemporary witness.

May 2023

Concors D'Eleganza Villa D'Este

9th May - 21st May 2023

The Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is one of the world’s most iconic hotels and is located on the shores of Lake Como. The grounds and parkland offer guests and visitors the opportunity to admire some 50 historic cars built between the 1920s and 1980s. The various classes are organised by different categories.

June 2023

London Concours

6th June - 8th June 2023

The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, is a luxurious automotive garden party hosted in the heart of the City of London from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th June. This hugely exciting automobile extravaganza will see 80 of the worlds most precious cars gather in the gardens of the historic and beautiful Honourable Artillery Company Headquarters.

Top Marques Monaco

7th June - 11th June 2023

The 18th edition of Top Marques will take place from June 7th to 11th, 2023, with an even greater line-up of supercars, classic cars, motorbikes, and transport innovations than ever before.

The novelty for the 2022 edition of the luxury automobile show was the opening of a brand-new hall dedicated solely to classic cars, which was a great success. As a result we will be showcasing even more prestigious sports cars from the 50s to the 90s with each and every vehicle being for sale.  

For timepiece connoisseurs, Top Marques will offer the chance to see and buy collections from some of the most exclusive watch brands, whilst superboat lovers can peruse the latest models on the Esplanade.

August 2023

Pebble Beach Concours

20th August 2023

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. Begun in 1950 and now considered to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile, this is the ultimate event for every car enthusiast.

Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles. Experts critique their elegance, technical merit, and history. And crowds come from all corners of the globe to cheer their favorites. In tandem with the competition between extraordinary historic automobiles, the Concours also serves as host to some of the most anticipated concepts and new car debuts.

September 2023

Concours of Elegance

1st September - 3rd September 2023

The 2023 Concours of Elegance will take place from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September at Hampton Court Palace. The Concours of Elegance began at Windsor Castle in 2012, before moving to St James’s Palace in 2013, Hampton Court Palace in 2014 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Scotland) in 2015 before returning to Windsor Castle in 2016 and Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

Chantilly Arts and Elegance

1st September - 3rd September 2023

The 2023 Concours of Elegance will take place from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 September at Hampton Court Palace. The Concours of Elegance began at Windsor Castle in 2012, before moving to St James’s Palace in 2013, Hampton Court Palace in 2014 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Scotland) in 2015 before returning to Windsor Castle in 2016 and Hampton Court Palace in 2017.

November 2023

NEC Classic Car Show

10th November - 12th November 2023

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, which brings together a great array of classic car and motorcycle clubs along with their iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes, is an event not to be missed.

No matter what you’re looking for, this is the ultimate season finale for any classic car/bike owner, collector, enthusiast, club member, or simply anyone with a passion for classic vehicles!

But it’s not just about the classics on display. As well as admiring these amazing vehicles, you can shop for those elusive pieces in the autojumble, or source parts and tools for your maintenance and restoration needs from the many specialist traders.

Straight Eight Logistics deliver and collect vehicles from some of the largest car auctions and exhibitions in the automotive calendar across the UK and Europe.

We have a good working relationship with all the major auction houses; simply tell us which auction your car needs to be at and we will organise the rest.

We are also the preferred transport partners for many of the UK classic car exhibitions and are often able to secure permission for early delivery and late collection at the exhibition centres as a result. Since we operate with fully enclosed single and multi-car transporters, we have the facility to provide delivery of multiple vehicles at once, and by using covered transporters we ensure your vehicles arrive in precisely the condition they left in. We are also able to offer storage at our secure facility in Hampshire should you be unable to take delivery of the vehicles immediately before or after the event.

If you are interested in participating in an exhibition or auction outside of Europe, please contact us directly and a member of our logistics team will be happy to answer any questions/queries that you may have regarding containerised shipping and air freighting further afield.

Rallies

January 2023

Monte Carlo Historique Rally

31st January 2023 - 7th February 2023

The Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique is not quite like any other rally with its unique blend of challenging stages often featuring dry asphalt, ice, snow & wet asphalt all in one stage!

April 2023

HERO Scottish Malts

20th April 2023 - 24th April 2023

HERO Scottish Malts Classic Regularity Event is the premier classic car event in Scotland. ‘The Malts’ as it has become affectionately known is a classic blend of Regularities and driving Tests set in the beautiful scenery Scotland provides. 2020 will see the 17th running of the event, starting from the spectacular and world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel, The Malts has something for everyone. The social side is another reason the event is so popular, we always aim to have everyone back for dinner and to swap stories of the day’s action.

The iconic Scottish Malts Reliability Trial returns in 2020 for its 17th running.  It will be a five-day event starting and finishing at the luxurious Gleneagles Hotel with 2 nights spent on the beautiful Isle of Mull and 2 nights in the resort town of Aviemore.  Crews will have a chance to see some of the awesome scenery of the Scottish Highlands, particularly around Loch Lomond, the Isle of Mull and Loch Ness before visits to the distilleries in Speyside which the event is synonymous with.  Also, we will visit many special locations for lunches and coffee halts all of which will be revealed as the route planning continues throughout the next 12 months.

Tour Auto Optic

23rd April 2023 - 28th April 2023

The 29th edition of the Tour Auto Optic 2000 takes the 240 competitors from Paris to Marseille, via Clermont-Ferrand, Limoges, Toulouse and the Pont du Gard. This year, the most beautiful historic rally in France celebrates the prototypes of the Porsche brand.

May 2023

Hero Challenge One

13th May  2023

Taking in the very best roads and scenery in both Wiltshire and Dorset, the 156-mile route took in six regularities and eight tests over the very fast and demanding Bovington Tank Training area. With a lot of the route still bedecked in Union flags from the Coronation, the many historic villages and buildings formed a beautiful backdrop to the 72 classic cars that started, some of them dating back to the thirties.

Hero/ERA A Novice Trial

24th May - 26th May 2023

It’s a formula for furthering young talent and changing people’s hobbies. A Novice Trial uniquely combines classroom sessions on every aspect of regularity rallying with practical road sessions followed by a mini rally to put it all into practice against the clock and fellow pupils. Sixty percent of the field were totally new to the sport.

June 2023

Rallye Des Princesses Richard Mille

3rd June - 8th June 2023

If ever an event deserved the term 'elegance', it is the Rallye des Princesses.What has fast become one of the world’s most prestigious women’s motorsport challenge, the Rallye is a truly golden opportunity and an exceptional event.

The Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille is a 100 % female event dedicated to women who are passionate lovers of collector cars and motor sport. This regularity rally has been held for more than 20 years on the most beautiful roads in France and it unites exceptional women around the same exclusive passion.

August 2023

Rally Round Dolomites

3rd June - 8th June 2023

If ever an event deserved the term 'elegance', it is the Rallye des Princesses.What has fast become one of the world’s most prestigious women’s motorsport challenge, the Rallye is a truly golden opportunity and an exceptional event.

The Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille is a 100 % female event dedicated to women who are passionate lovers of collector cars and motor sport. This regularity rally has been held for more than 20 years on the most beautiful roads in France and it unites exceptional women around the same exclusive passion.

September 2023

Hero Challenge Two

9th September 2023

HERO-ERA’s home rally, with the pre event procedures at HQ, before a remote start and finish allows us to take in new roads to the west avoiding the continuing HS2 works and open up new territory and a route that delves deeper into the Cotswolds.

 

Rallye Des Legendes Richard Mille

19th September - 23rd September 2023

For over a week, Peter Auto (event organizer) brings the world’s most spectacular racing cars out on show. Alfa Romeos, Bentleys, Bugattis, Ford GT40s and Shelby Cobra Daytonas, Ferraris, Jaguars, Matras, Maserati Mercedes-Benz and Porsches, all icons in our collective imagination, and surely the most beautiful cars ever made.

 

October 2023

Targa Florio Classic

12th October 2023 - 15th October 2023

Targa Florio is one of the oldest car races in the world, as its fist edition was in 1906 projected by Vincenzo Florio, a wines and Marsala wines entrepreneur, but also passionate about cars and speed.

From 1906 to 1977 it was a speed race while from 1978 it changed to a rallying competition.
Those in Sicily can have the opportunity to see the drivers and their historic cars whizzing along the Sicilian roads between the sea and the mountains.

Algarve Classics

23rd October - 25th October 2023

For over a week, Peter Auto (event organizer) brings the world’s most spectacular racing cars out on show. Alfa Romeos, Bentleys, Bugattis, Ford GT40s and Shelby Cobra Daytonas, Ferraris, Jaguars, Matras, Maserati Mercedes-Benz and Porsches, all icons in our collective imagination, and surely the most beautiful cars ever made.

 

November 2023

HERO RAC Rally of the Tests

2nd Novemer - 5th November 2023

The 21st edition will honour the traditions of the past in the greatest possible fashion, with the team looking at new and old favourites for the route. Starting just south of the Humber near Scunthorpe and the event finishing near to Darlington, the rally will drive in the wheel tracks of past greats, scaling heights and standing on the shoulders of giants in Yorkshire and the North East plus venturing into new territory for the testers to enjoy. There will be challenges aplenty from the new team, but the biggest tribute will come in the form of a new route and areas and a competition that is always undertaken in reverence to our traditions and will undoubtedly be fought hard.

 

 

December 2023

HERO Le Jog

2nd December - 5th December 2023

The hardest endurance rally in Europe, perhaps the world. Taking place in the depths of the British winter, a journey across the British Isles, from tip to top, and a journey into one’s own mind as competitors battle with cold, rain, snow, the dark, reliability and, the biggest enemy, fatigue.

But this rally keeps competitors coming back for me, a special breed, from all over the world, that return year on year to test themselves against everything that LeJog throws at them. It is a special kind of madness, but the emotions experienced as the dawn light pricks tired eyes on the final morning, and the finish line comes into sight after rallying across 1500 miles in 75 hours is unique and often moves people to tears.

 

 

Straight Eight Logistics offer a professional car transportation service to rallies on a global scale.

We understand the concept of rallying, the requirements of the participant and the logistics involved. Straight Eight Logistics are the preferred transportation partners for several well-known rally companies, including HERO Events, Modena Cento Ore Classic, the Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial and many more.

Rallies – The participants For rally participants we offer a door-to-door service. We collect your vehicle from your chosen location and return it there after the event to your schedule. We can liaise with the rally company directly to ensure we have priority parking for pre-event delivery and that your car is delivered to the exact location it needs to be, ready for scrutineering.

On the event, we are able to offer breakdown recovery support where required. Our transporters can be sent to shadow the route and in the event that the rally mechanic is unable to fix your vehicle at the roadside, we will be on hand to load and repatriate you and your vehicle to the next overnight stop.

For the larger events such as Tour Auto or the Mille Miglia, we offer a personal vehicle support service, whereby we follow the rally with your dedicated mechanic, spares, accessories and even luggage.

Rallies – The Organisers Straight Eight Logistics are able to provide rally organisers with a tailored logistics support package, taking the responsibility and stress out of organising the shipping and transportation of multiple vehicles to and from the event.

We can liase with the participants on your behalf to organise all the necessary paperwork associated with customs and shipping including temporary import licenses, title clearance and carnets in advance. We will provide you with an online spreadsheet that is regularly updated for your piece of mind.

We are able to collect the client’s vehicles with single car transporters from private residences and garages and collate at our secure storage facility, which is ideally situated just off the M3 near Hook, 4 miles from Fleet Services in Hampshire. We can move the vehicles with our fully enclosed multi car transporters to international shipping ports in the UK and ensure the vehicles are correctly strapped and loaded into containers for shipping. A representative will then be sent to meet the vehicles and oversee the unloading in the arrival port and the handover to the client.

If you would like to discuss the transportation of single or multiple vehicles to rallies within the UK, Europe or further afield please contact us directly and a member of our team would be happy to answer any questions/queries that you may have.