The London Historic Trophy by Motor Racing Legends had its inaugural meeting at Brands Hatch this weekend. Showcasing three days of world-class historic motorsport which brought the circuit’s centenary celebrations to life from the 19th - 21st of June.
As a part of Brands Hatch’s “Century of Power” season, the event transformed the famous Kent venue into a rolling celebration of motorsport heritage, with touring cars, GT machinery, sports cars and single-seaters from across the decades taking to the full Grand Prix circuit.
From pre-war racers to 1990s touring car icons, the London Historic Trophy showcased the breadth of and character of Brands Hatch’s rich competition history. The packed programme featured standout grids from the Historic Touring Car Challenge, Woodcote Trophy & Stirling Moss Trophy, 2-Litre Sportscars, Formula Junior, and a range of HRDC categories, alongside evocative Group C demonstrations that underlined the circuit’s enduring place in sports car racing history.
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One of the most poignant moments of the weekend came in Sunday’s 2-Litre Sportscars race where Chris Ward guided the ex- Guy Edwards Lola T292 to victory. The result carried particular emotional significance following the news of Edwards’ passing, providing a fitting and memorable tribute at an event dedicated to preserving and celebrating the stories of historic motorsport.
Across the weekend, the action on track was matched by the atmosphere in the paddock and around the venue, with car clubs, displays and off-track attractions helping to create a true festival of historic racing. The London Historic Trophy’s mix of competition, heritage and accessibility reflected the spirit of Brands Hatch itself, a circuit with a century of history and lasting connections to generations of racers, teams and fans.
With some great drivers and famous faces such as Tom Ingram, Alex Brundle, Vijay Mallya and Chris Harris to name a few, strong grids, enthusiastic crowds and a weekend full of memorable performances, the first London Historic Trophy has firmly established itself as a major new date for historic motorsport in Britain. As Brands Hatch continues its centenary season, the success of this inaugural event offered a powerful reminder of the circuit’s unique place in the sport’s past, present and future.
