This year's Silverstone Classic, taking place over 22-24th July, is set to be the centre of the Jaguar E-Type’s 50th birthday celebrations. The iconic sports car will feature in a number of special races and dispays at the classic motor racing festival including two races dedicated to competition versions of the E-Type. With nearly 90 cars already registered with the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC) organisers, a record grid of more than 50 race-prepared E-Types is predicted.

Having chosen the 2011 Silverstone Classic as the venue for the celebratons, UK Jaguar owners clubs are predicting the greatest showing of Jaguar E-Types ever assembled. Enthusiastic owners are expected to bring their beloved E-Types from all around the world.

In total, over 1,000 racing and road-going E-Types are expected at Silverstone and owners are being provided with dedicated infield parking areas and special ticket discounts, plus many other benefits. The Jaguar E-Type Club has set up an ‘E50 Birthday Celebration’ weekend package to include a run through some of England’s most beautiful countryside, accommodation and a dinner dance in Shakespeare Country at Stratford-upon-Avon, plus three day’s attendance at the 2011 Silverstone Classic.

Tickets: Available in advance via the ticket hotline on 0871 231 0849 or from the official event website www.SilverstoneClassic.com. ‘Early Bird’ adult entrance ticket prices available until 31 March 2011: £30 Friday; £40 Saturday; £40 Sunday, two-day weekend ticket £70 or three-day ticket £80. Children aged between 6 and 16: £5 per day. 5 and under: FREE. Ticket price includes car parking, grandstand seating, paddock access and live music.

More info: www.SilverstoneClassic.com