Silverstone hosted its first GP in 1948 and cars from this era will be paraded at the festivalThe 75th anniversary of the Silverstone Festival shows how the racing event has changed from an event aimed at men to a family affair, the circuit's boss said.It features races, classic Formula 1 cars, a celebration of stock car racing, and music from chart acts.
"But actually, we've put a lot more emphasis on the music element, as we did with Formula 1, and we've got more entertainment for the whole family. The event features three days of racing and classic car parades, while the music stages include McFly, ABC, The Christians and Sugababes.A pair of Ford Capri cars used in the ITV's The Professionals drama series are on display at the festivalSpeaking about the fact there was no repeat ofMr Pringle said a large team of people were involved in planning how toImage caption,
He said the festival was less pressure for him than F1 and it was equally enjoyable, adding that the circuit's reputation acted as a magnet for the very best cars.