Engines are set to rev with the announcement of dates for the 49th Historic Winton. Photo: Robert Cutting.
The Austin 7 Club is thrilled to announce that the 49th Historic Winton will be held at Winton Motor Raceway on May 30 and 31, 2026, at Winton Motor Raceway.
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Austin 7 Club Member and Historic Winton Event Coordinator, John Kessner, said that the 49th Historic Winton will be another full weekend of thrilling historic car racing, fantastic displays, automotive market and delicious food and beverages.
“We are working hard to encourage even more displays through providing free display passes (driver and one passenger per car) for anniversary marques and invited clubs,” he said.
“Once again, spectators will have access to the competition paddock where they can view the race cars up close and meet the drivers, who just love chatting about their race cars.”
The 49th Historic Winton will take place at Winton motor Raceway on May 30 and 31, 2026. Photo: Colin Rosewarne.
Historic Winton is renowned for its unique camaraderie where like-minded enthusiasts meet from all over Australia.
“Competitors and their teams have a great time socially as well as on the track,” Kessner said.
“The buzz is just great but as soon as the helmet is on and the car revs, each driver means business and its ‘game on’.”
A full race program with some new features will be announced in due course in 2026.
Early bird tickets are now on sale, with early bird ticket holders going into the draw for a chance to win a ride in one of the spectacular parades.
The winner will participate in the parade in his or her own approved classic, vintage or veteran vehicle or a ride will be for two people in an Austin 7s.
Mr Kessner said that sadly, no solution has yet been found to the exclusion of motorcycle racing on the Winton Motor Raceway track, which became an issue for the previous event, however the organisers are investigating more involvement of motorcycles.
Attendees can expect to see plenty of impressive vintage vehicles. Photo: Ian Smith.
“The Vintage Motorcycle Club will display some amazing motorbikes and some other ideas are being explored,” he said.
“Motorcycles are historically important to the event and we are taking the feedback of disappointment very seriously.”
The 49th Historic Winton will remain an iconic event that brings together motor enthusiasts, racers, tourists and families to celebrate the passion and legacy of historic motorsport.
The Historic Winton website, Facebook and Instagram pages provide the latest news and event details, with early bird tickets available for purchase at www.historicwinton.org.
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