Rewind Tour Britain 2027 – Thruxton

The 1970s Tour of Britain was an innovative format, with stars of stage and circuit fighting head-to-head in lightly modified family saloons. Massive names like James Hunt, Graham Hill and Roger Clark were challenged on rally stages and circuit races, as well as navigating cross-country around the country. Hunt was the inaugural winner, in 1973.

Rewind Tour Britain will capture that spirit of adventure, reshaped in a new format to fit modern historic motorsport culture.

Scheduled over four days in May 2027, Rewind Tour Britain will cover around 540 miles (860km), taking competitors on an unforgettable journey across some of the UK’s most iconic motorsport venues.

Two-wheel-drive historic cars built up to 1986 will be eligible, including a dedicated class for vintage race cars. A demonstration category will also allow retro cars of significant interest that may fall outside the regulations to complete the same route.

A list of eligible cars is available here.

Beginning with action at the BARC’s Thruxton HQ, the route also includes Silverstone’s Grand Prix track, demanding hillclimbs and special stages at locations ranging from Blenheim Palace to the military ranges of Caerwent and Epynt. A route map will be published when entries open.