Lancia Beta Forum
General Category => Events 2026 => Topic started by: TonyLanciaBeta (Tony Harrison) on January 01, 2026, 08:26:05 PM
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Sat 2nd May
Brooklands Auto Italia
Now in its 32nd year, the Auto Italia Italian Car Day art Brooklands has become the jewel in the crown for Italian car owners and admirers. The unique combination of the track demonstration of selected, special cars, and the chance for owners to drive their own cars up the demanding test hill, is complemented with extensive club displays. If you arrive in an Italian car, you can join in with the fun.
Do you have a rare, one of a kind Italian car with an interesting history, or is of special interest? If so, it might be the ideal addition to our display area, the Nuvolari Paddock, for visitors to enjoy. Please send your name, details, and photo of the car to Claire at claire@auto-italia.co.uk for consideration.
Car Clubs please use the form on Brooklands website for discounted Car Club entry. Pre-booked only.
For information on taking part on the track and test hill email phil@auto-italia.co.uk
Tickets will be on sale on the Brooklands Museum website. Please pre-book your discounted tickets for the event.
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/calendar/italian-car-day/ (https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/calendar/italian-car-day/)
https://www.auto-italia.co.uk/events/ (https://www.auto-italia.co.uk/events/)
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Hi Tony,
Can you help me to find the Car Club page on the website?
Maybe it's hidden in plain sight.
Nigel
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Hi Nigel
The Brooklands website says
"More information about the event, car club bookings and trader enquiries will be announced soon."
Peter
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Thanks Peter!
Missed that bit.
Nigel
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Thanks chaps, I will keep an eye on the Brooklands page and apply when it is available.
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Tony, any further info on how to book to attend ( as a potential group?)
Nigel
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I think I am going to join. In my case its only round the corner and it seems I am going at least three or four times a year so seems rude not to. Neil Sim's sometimes sends a thing to print and stick in your windscreen, if I see it I can attach here maybe.
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Tony, any further info on how to book to attend ( as a potential group?)
Nigel
Nigel/all LMC is organising a Club area if that is helpful
https://forum.lanciamc.co.uk/index.php?topic=14920.0
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Thanks Tim. My browser won't let me in right now. Says it's detecting
suspicious activity!
I'll try tomorrow with a different browser.
Nigel
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Are there any discount codes through this forum?
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https://lanciamc.co.uk/meetings-and-events/#!event/2026/5/2/italian-car-day-in-association-with-auto-italia
details here John
ITAL26LANCIAMC
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Luckily I'm staying overnight close by.
What's the consensus on arrival time? And which is the best entrance for us?
Nige
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I have just asked Neil Sims which entrance. Do you still want these struts Nigel?
M
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Yes please Mark.
Can you bring them with you?
If so that would be great.
N
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Normally classic cars go in here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mvh86NFohfmsECJM6
it doesnt seem to have a road name
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Yes, that's one of the 2 gates listed, open all day.
I'll head there unless suggested otherwise.
N
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From Neil Sims this morning
Lancia groups to have direct access to Brooklands via Mercedes-Benz World and the Vickers Bridge. The gate will be open from 08.45 to 09.00. Latecomers will need to enter via the main gate.
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I am going. And have been accepted for the track... But I think I am still waiting for the "special pass".
Anyone else going and doing the track??
Tim
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I'll be there Tim, although I don't think I'm registered for the track.
I didn't know that was a thing.
Thanks to Mark and Neil for the info on the Vickers Gate entry.
Nigel
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Worth getting there early as it gets very busy. The Mercedes / Vickers entrance is nearer the Lancia area behind the planes. It's usually open from approx 0845 - 0900 (as mark said) until 12.00
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I am going. And have been accepted for the track... But I think I am still waiting for the "special pass".
Anyone else going and doing the track??
Tim
I'll be shooting the track, so lots of pics Tim :D
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Just got this from Neil
I have had a further note form Auto Italia this morning it seems the Vickers Bridge route in is for pre-booked ticket holders only (I assume Brooklands members too), see link to book advance discounted tickets from the club calendar :
https://brooklandsmuseum.seetickets.com/event/premium-event-day-italian-day/brooklands-museum/3558746
Car Club Discount Code: ITAL26LANCIAMC
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Apologies, another update from the museum this time(!!)., Vickers Gate open at 8.15 now…. 🤯
Please find attached your windscreen pass for Italian Day on Saturday, 2nd April 2026.
Kindly remind your club members that this pass is for parking only and does not provide admission. To help keep entry running smoothly, all vehicles should display the pass clearly on their windscreen.
Entry will be via Vickers Gate from 8:15am (KT13 0SL).
Vickers Bridge What 3 Words
Hike.moment.skirt
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I've printed 3 passes so I've got 2 spare just in case
one of my friends in the queue doesn't have one.
I'll probably be in the Vickers line up at around 0800
Nigel
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Couple of early pics.
Good to meet Richard (luigi, red Spyder) and Mike ( red VX Hpe) later.
Sorry, not pictured!
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A little late, but what a great day, and good turn out of Beta's.
Here's a couple of pics of the Beta's, and great seeing Tim's VX HPE on track ;D
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More photos from the day on my Flickr page: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCT88t (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCT88t)
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Really great photos as always!