Jaguars at Oulton – Cheshire Cats debuts this summer. The new fixture acts as the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust’s dedicated national day, and features a bumper race programme from the Classic Sports Car Club (CSCC).

Special themed attractions will include an off-track celebration of one of Britain’s great automotive marques. This will include car displays featuring Jaguars from all eras, with a focus on special anniversaries including 25 years of the X-Type, 30 years of the XK8/XKR, 40 years of the XJ40, 65 years of the E-Type, and 130 years of Daimler.

On-track action will include a special big cats’ demonstration of famous machines chosen by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust - please CLICK HERE to see the confirmed cars taking part, including the 1988 Le Mans winning XJR-9 Group C car, and a Jaguar XJR-15 - one of the rarest and most exclusive Jaguar cars ever built. 

The CSCC race line-up will include the CSCC Jaguar Championship, a ‘Powered by Jaguar’ race, plus the Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge, starring pre-1961 classics.

Tickets will be available on the gate

Under 13s Go Free!

Jaguars at Oulton - Cheshire Cats

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Admission Prices – Please note under 13s are admitted free of charge

Saturday Admission

    Adult Ages 16 and above

    £27.00 Gate Only

    Teen Ages 13 - 15

    £17.00 Gate Only

    Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above

    £23.00 Gate Only

    Race Event Extras

    Programme

    Save money and order your souvenir race programme in advance. Simply claim it on the day from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops.

    £6.00 Gate Only

    Radio

    Order your radio earpiece in advance and collect it at the circuit from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops - click here for more information.

    £14.00 Gate Only

    Grandstand Seating

    Grandstand seating is available free of charge on a first-come first-served basis, with Old Hall, Lodge and Knickerbrook stands open offering great views of the circuit!

    =Free Grandstand Seating

    Free Grandstand Seating

    Grandstand seating is available free of charge on a first-come first-served basis, with Old Hall, Lodge and Knickerbrook stands open offering great views of the circuit!

    Adult

    FREE

    Under 16

    FREE

    What's On Track

    =Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge

    Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge

    The CSCC Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge is a series for various pre-1961 Jaguar cars, running to FIA Appendix K specification, including Mk1, Mk2 and XK models.

    =Jaguar Championship

    Jaguar Championship

    The CSCC Jaguar championship is for most production based saloon and GT models.

    =Powered By Jaguar

    Powered By Jaguar

    A 40-minute all-comers race for Jaguars and other cars with a Jaguar engine. The grid is hoping to attract a diverse entry of wonderful creations and replicas, but all with a beating Coventry heart.

    =BMW Championship

    BMW Championship

    A single-marque championship, open to most production BMWs and MINIs. 

    =Advantage Motorsport Future Classics

    Advantage Motorsport Future Classics

    The Future Classics series is for Sports, Saloons and GT cars (with doors) from the 1970s and 1980s.

    =Modern Classics

    Modern Classics

    Modern Classics attracts a wide range of cars from Alfa Romeo, Lotus and Volkswagen through to BMW, Ferrari and Porsche.

    =Lackford Engineering MG Midget & Sprites Championship

    Lackford Engineering MG Midget & Sprites Championship

    The only exclusively 'Spridget' race championship in the UK.

    =Mintex Classic K

    Mintex Classic K

    The Mintex Classic K series is for pre 1966 GT and Touring cars running to FIA Appendix K

    =Adams & Page Swinging 60s

    Adams & Page Swinging 60s

    Swinging Sixties series is for all Sports, Saloons and GT cars originally produced in the 1950's and 1960's, with cars up to end of 1977 running on carburettors.

    What's Included

    1988 Le Mans Winning XJR-9 Group C

    The Jaguar Heritage Daimler Trust are bringing their famous 1988 Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9 to display and demo on-circuit. This Le Mans winning Jaguar, driven by Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries and Andy Wallace, completed 394 laps and covered a distance of 5332.79km (3313.63 miles). Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    Jaguar XJR-15

    The Jaguar XJR-15 is one of the rarest and most exclusive Jaguars ever built, with just 53 examples produced. Derived directly from the Le Mans-winning XJR-9 and developed by JaguarSport and Tom Walkinshaw Racing. The car will be taking to the track in the special demonstration. Photo credit Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    Jaguar Heritage Daimler Trust

    The Jaguar Heritage Daimler Trust will be attending the event and will be on hand to answer questions on all things Jaguar related.

    Special Guest - Ben Collins

    Racing driver Ben Collins, most famously known as The Stig, is joining us at Jaguars at Oulton – Cheshire Cats, taking part in the Special Demonstrations and a Q&A at 11:30

    Special Guest - Iain Tyrrell

    One of the world’s foremost classic car experts, Iain Tyrrell will be attending Oulton Park to appear on stage, and also tune live the V12 XJ13 at 09:30. Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    Q&A Stage

    Throughout the day, Jaguars at Oulton will host Q&A Sessions, including Ben Collins, Iain Tyrell, Mike Wilds and many more. You can find the full timetable here.

    Free Lunchtime Pitwalk

    Get up close with the Alpha Lexis Law Firm Jaguar Championship drivers and race cars during the official lunchtime pit walk.

    Face Painter

    There's even more family fun to enjoy over the weekend, with free face painting from Facepaint Fever. Visitors can choose from a range of colourful designs, making it the perfect addition to a day of spectacular racing and off-track entertainment. Be sure to stop by and join in the fun! 

    XJ220 Display

    A very special display will feature five XJ220s at Oulton Park, an example of each colour ever made. Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    1983 Jaguar XJR-5 Group 44 Racing Car

    A legendary race car that competed successfully throughout the 1984 and 1985 seasons in the US, winning the Road Atlanta 500 km Race in May 1985. This iconic V12-powered machine remains a significant part of Jaguar's competition heritage, and will form part of the special demo driven by Ben Collins. Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    1966 V12 Jaguar XJ13

    The 1966 Jaguar XJ13 was created as a one-off prototype for a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Although it never got the chance to race, its breathtaking Malcolm Sayer-designed bodywork and legendary V12 engine have made it one of the most beautiful and celebrated competition cars in Jaguar's history. Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    1978 Jaguar XJS Group 44

    The 1978 Jaguar XJS Group 44 Trans-Am is one of Jaguar's most successful racing cars, driven by Bob Tullius to the 1978 Trans-Am Category 1 Drivers' and Manufacturers' Championships after an extraordinary run of seven consecutive victories. Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    1974 V12 Jaguar E-Type Group 44 Racing Car

    This car marked the beginning of Jaguar's hugely successful partnership with Bob Tullius and the legendary Group 44 team in the USA. This car will be driven in the demo by former F1 and sports car legend, Mike Wilds. Photo credit: Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust.

    Lister XJ-S Le Mans

    The Lister XJ-S Le Mans features a 7.0-litre V12, dramatic wide-body styling and performance capable of exceeding 200mph. Built in extremely limited numbers, the car remains one of the most exclusive and powerful Jaguar-based road cars ever created.

    Display Cars

    A stunning line-up celebrating Jaguar cars will line Oulton Park, from a mixture of owners' clubs and individual display. To see the car clubs attending CLICK HERE.

    Car Clubs

    A wide array of some of the best examples of Jaguar will be on display. To see the car clubs attending CLICK HERE.

    Parade Lap

    Finish the day with a parade lap of the iconic Oulton Park circuit. Taking place at the end of the day, this is your chance to take to the track and experience one of the UK’s most scenic racing venues while enjoying the atmosphere of a fantastic day celebrating Jaguar cars. 

    Special Demos

    A special 'Big Cat' demo will be taking place on-track during the lunchbreak featuring famous Jaguars - for more information CLICK HERE.

    Trade Stands

    A trade area will be in operation all weekend, with stalls selling parts, accessories and driver and team merchandise.

    Adventure Playground

    Check out the Oulton Park adventure playground near the Chequers restaurant, which has equipment for children of all ages from toddler to 14.

    Funfair

    The Oulton Park Fun Zone will offer a fairground with an assortment of exciting rides. Individual charges apply.

    Free Parking

    All general parking is free of charge. Blue badge holders may park free of charge inside the venue in the disabled parking and viewing area on the inside of Knickerbrook corner. If you hold a blue badge, please follow public signage for disabled parking, or speak to a member of staff upon arrival.

    Open Paddock

    Get close-up to the cars in the paddock, plus additional race cars from the support series, and grab those all-important photos and driver autographs.

    Enjoy the VIP Experience

    Whether you're entertaining clients or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, a hospitality package offers an exhilarating day out in fabulous surroundings. For booking enquiries contact 01474 875224 or [email protected].

    Hospitality Information

    Weekend Camping

    We have a dedicated camping area - located inside Lodge Corner just a short stroll from the racetrack, limited to 200 spaces for this event.

    Ticket holders are welcome to camp free of charge from 5pm Friday night until 6.30pm on Saturday night but limited facilities are available.

    You will need to be in possession of a camping ticket and a valid admission ticket/pass to gain access to the camp site.

    Please only select this option if you genuinely intend to camp, as availability is limited. If you no longer require a camping pass please let us know by emailing [email protected] and quoting your Order ID.