Silverstone Classic 2020 cancelled
The Silverstone Classic has cancelled its flagship three-day festival, originally scheduled for 31 July to 2 August.
Those who have already purchased tickets will be offered the option of rolling over their tickets to the 2021 event or requesting a full refund.
Nick Wigley, CEO of organiser Goose Live Events, said: “Following the latest government advice, coupled with other scheduling changes at Silverstone, we have reached the inevitable conclusion that we will need to cancel this year’s event.
“Given the current circumstances and the unclear outlook on timescales, staging a postponed event – which was our original back-up plan – isn’t something we can plan for with any degree of certainty if we are to deliver the style of Classic that we all know and love.
“I can’t tell you how sad this news makes me feel. For the last 12 years it has been my life’s focus to build the Classic into the most amazing family friendly classic racing festival, the biggest and many people think the best in the world, but our priority at all times is the safety and wellbeing of those attending our events – as well as our own team – and we know that Classic fans will understand why this step has been necessary.”
The planned 30th birthday celebrations will now take place next year.
