Car events in October 2026
37 UK car events in October 2026. Dates, venues, and free RSVP.
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- Santa Pod National Drag Racing Finals · 2–4 October 2026 · Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northamptonshire
The thrilling finale to the UK national drag racing championship season. Features high-octane straight-line action across multiple classes including Top Fuel dragsters, Pro Mods, a…
- Prescott Autumn Classic · 3–4 October 2026 · Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington, Gloucestershire
Celebrating American classic cars and hot rods alongside competitive hill climb action in the Cotswolds. Features iconic V8 machinery, themed entertainment, and club parking around…
- SSVC Brighton Breeze VW Rally · Saturday 3 October 2026 · Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex
The Split Screen Van Club's iconic annual rally features hundreds of classic Volkswagen Transporters. Vans drive en masse from Epsom Downs to Madeira Drive along the Brighton seafr…
- British GT & GB3 Championship Finale · 3–4 October 2026 · Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, Leicestershire
The high-octane season finale of the British GT and GB3 Championships at Donington Park. GT3 and GT4 supercars battle in decisive endurance racing to crown the national champions.
- Bicester Heritage October Scramble · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Bicester Heritage, Bicester, Oxfordshire
The Scramble is an open-day celebration of historic motoring culture held at a former RAF bomber station. Visitors can explore specialist workshops, view hundreds of classic cars p…
- Classic Motor Hub Coffee & Machine Meet - October · Sunday 4 October 2026 · The Classic Motor Hub, Bibury, Gloucestershire
A relaxed Sunday morning gathering set among historic hangars in the Cotswolds. Features a curated mix of classic cars, supercars, and sports cars alongside artisan food and coffee…
- Prescott American SpeedFest · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington, Gloucestershire
A celebration of American automotive culture featuring V8 muscle cars, classic cruisers, hot rods, and dragsters tackling the historic Prescott hill climb track.
- Haynes Breakfast Club - October · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset
The October edition of the monthly Haynes Breakfast Club brings car enthusiasts together in Somerset. Attendees can expect a diverse turn-out of classic cars, supercars, modified v…
- Goodwood Breakfast Club: Italian Sunday · Sunday 4 October 2026 · Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex
A themed Sunday morning car meet at the historic Goodwood Circuit, showcasing a curated paddock of Italian sports cars, classic supercars, and scooters.
- Ace Cafe Ford Night - October · Tuesday 6 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
Monthly evening gathering for Ford enthusiasts at London's famous Ace Cafe. Expect to see a wide selection of classic Cortinas, Escorts, Capris, and modern RS models.
- Classic Car & Bike Meet at Earls Barton - October · Wednesday 7 October 2026 · Whites of Earls Barton, Clay Lane, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire
The final mid-week gathering of the season at Earls Barton features classic cars, vintage motorcycles, and special interest vehicles. Local food stalls and a laid-back atmosphere a…
- Ace Cafe Hot Rod & Custom Night - October · Wednesday 7 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A monthly evening meet dedicated to hot rods, custom builds, street rods, and modified classics displayed on the iconic Ace Cafe forecourt.
- Ace Cafe Italian Car & Bike Night - October · Thursday 8 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A dedicated evening meet celebrating Italian automotive passion. Expect a display of classic Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Ferraris, and modern performance cars alongside iconic Italian mo…
- Mull Rally · 9–11 October 2026 · Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
The legendary tarmac rally held on closed public roads across the Isle of Mull. Competitors tackle demanding day and night stages across dramatic island terrain.
- Porsche Boxster 30th Anniversary Celebration · Saturday 10 October 2026 · British Motor Museum, Gaydon
Great Porsche turnout even if you don’t own one.
- BTCC Finale – Brands Hatch GP · 10–11 October 2026 · Brands Hatch, Kent
Season finale with packed grids and a great atmosphere.
- VSCC Welsh Trial · 10–11 October 2026 · Presteigne, Powys, Wales
The Vintage Sports-Car Club's famous autumn mud-plugging trial around the Welsh borders. Pre-war sports cars and vintage specials tackle steep, unpaved hills and slippery tracks.
- JapShow Finale · Sunday 11 October 2026 · Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northamptonshire
The season finale for Japanese car enthusiasts featuring open Run What Brung drag racing on the quarter-mile. Club displays, show and shine competitions, and drift demonstrations t…
- Knockhill Scottish Motor Racing Championship Finale · Sunday 11 October 2026 · Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline, Fife
The ultimate showdown of the Scottish motor racing season, featuring tense title deciders across Scottish Mini Coopers, Scottish Legends, and Saloon Sportscar championships.
- Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Day · Sunday 11 October 2026 · Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
An action-packed day celebrating racing heritage with live competition car demonstrations on the Mercedes-Benz World circuit and historic Test Hill ascents.
- CSCC Season Finale · Saturday 17 October 2026 · Oulton Park Circuit, Little Budworth, Tarporley, Cheshire
The Classic Sports Car Club brings its racing season to a dramatic close at Oulton Park. The event features action-packed endurance and sprint races across multiple categories incl…
- Fairmile Monthly Meeting (BMW Owners Club) · Sunday 18 October 2026 · Fairmile Inn, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BW
BMW owners club monthly meet at the Fairmile Inn, Cobham.
- Ace Cafe German Night - October · Monday 19 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A monthly gathering celebrating German automotive engineering, drawing owners and fans of BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz to the iconic London venue.
- Ace Cafe VAG Night - October · Tuesday 20 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
A monthly gathering for enthusiasts of Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles. The night brings together a varied mix of classic, retro, and modern tuned cars from VW, Audi, SEAT, and Skod…
- Ace Cafe BMW Night - October · Wednesday 21 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
Monthly gathering dedicated to BMW models of all eras. Features classic E30s, modern M performance cars, and rare restored models.
- Cambrian Rally · Saturday 24 October 2026 · Llandudno and North Wales Forests, Conwy, Wales
A major round of the national rally championship series taking place across Snowdonia. Competitors tackle demanding gravel stages through the North Wales forests, with ceremonial s…
- 750 Motor Club Birkett 6-Hour Relay · Saturday 24 October 2026 · Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire
One of the largest motor racing events in the UK by entry numbers, the annual Birkett Relay features teams of sports cars, saloons, and kit cars competing over six continuous hours…
- Brands Hatch Formula Ford Festival · 24–25 October 2026 · Brands Hatch, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent
The historic end-of-season single-seater showdown returns to Kent. High-stakes wheel-to-wheel racing takes place across multiple heat races, culminating in the prestigious final on…
- EnduroKa 500 Min Indy Finale · Sunday 25 October 2026 · Brands Hatch, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent
The season finale of the popular EnduroKa series, featuring budget Ford Ka race cars competing in a gruelling 500-minute endurance race around the Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
- Tulleys Farm Monthly Meeting · Sunday 25 October 2026 · Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4PE
BMW-focused monthly meet at Tulleys Farm, Crawley.
- Brooklands Autumn Classic Car Show · Sunday 25 October 2026 · Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
An autumn gathering of classic cars, vintage vehicles, and sports cars at the historic Brooklands track site. Visitors can enjoy live music, vehicle parades on the banking, and acc…
- Malvern Classic Car & Bike Autojumble · Sunday 25 October 2026 · Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
A major autojumble and classic vehicle display held at the Three Counties Showground. Features hundreds of stalls selling vintage car parts, tools, automobilia, and restoration pro…
- St James's Motoring Spectacle · Saturday 31 October 2026 · St James's Street & Pall Mall, London
Central London's premier free outdoor motoring event held on the eve of the London to Brighton Run. Displays iconic vintage and historic vehicles alongside cutting-edge automotive…
- Flame & Thunder · Saturday 31 October 2026 · Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Northamptonshire
An action-packed family stunt show and drag racing spectacle featuring jet cars, monster trucks, stunt riders, and track action. The event traditionally concludes with a massive fi…
- Ace Cafe All-American Cruise - October · Saturday 31 October 2026 · Ace Cafe London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London
The October gathering for fans of classic American muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, and modern V8 performance. Expect loud exhausts, classic styling, and diner food at London's iconi…
- Knockhill Fireworks & Car Action Day · Saturday 31 October 2026 · Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline, Fife
Knockhill's end-of-season motorsport spectacle combining track action, drifting demonstrations, and car club displays. The event culminates in a massive evening fireworks display o…
- Halloween Action Day · Saturday 31 October 2026 · Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Wiltshire
The final Action Day of the season at Castle Combe Circuit, bringing together modified cars, track action, drift displays, and club stands. Attendees can take their own cars onto t…
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