The 30th running of the Cumbria Classic Weekend from 18 – 19 August promises to be the biggest one yet.

The annual Wigton Motor Club organised event, continues to go from strength to strength, last year, breaking the 750-car mark at the Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show, and with an increasing number of entries each year, organisers are hoping to top that for their 30th anniversary event.

The Weekend will continue its tired and tested, successful format, with the Rose and Thistle Challenge run kicking this off on Saturday 18 August, this year taking in many of the lesser known parts of the Lake District. With entries for this event limited to just 90 cars, it is expected to fill up fast.

Sunday 19 sees the Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show at the picturesque Dalemain mansion near Ullswater. As well as over 750 classic cars there will be plenty of arena action, special marquee displays and dozens of club displays. In addition car enthusiasts can enjoy the famous autotests, trade stands, food, beer and autojumble stalls, as well as the delights of Dalemain and its award-winning gardens. Discounted admission to the Mansion and Gardens are available to all exhibitors.

This year’s features will be 70 years of the Land Rover, 70 years of the Citroen 2CV, 60 years of the Sprite and Midget and 50 years of the Ford Escort.

Wigton Motor Club also make a big effort to encourage younger owners to display their pride and joy, with a special class for owners under 30.

With the Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show previously described as “the best run show in the North”, the Cumbria Classic Weekend is an event definitely worth going the extra mile for.

Full details and entry forms are available on www.wigtonmc.co.uk or on Facebook at Wigton Motor Club.