The British Motor Museum will host five classic motoring shows in July. These will include the Wythall Busfest on 5 July, MGF 30^th Anniversary celebration on 6 July, the BMC & Leyland Show supported by Peter James Insurance on 13 July, the Old Ford Rally supported by Peter James Insurance and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 20 July.

The Wythall Busfest is arranged in partnership with the Transport Museum Wythall, and will feature over 100 restored, vintage, and modern buses and coaches. There will even be a display for post-2000 buses, including the more recent hybrid  and electric buses, creating a diverse show that all bus fans can enjoy. Visitors can also enjoy free heritage bus rides around local routes and the Museum’s internal road network.

The MGF Register 30th Anniversary event promises to be a highlight event for MGF or MG TF owners and admirers alike.  Visitors can see hundreds of MGF and MG TF cars including some special vehicles and a whole variety of MG cars coming from across the UK and Europe. Plus, there will be special guest talks, live music, trade stands and a crafts village.

The BMC & Leyland Show supported by Peter James Insurance, will feature a wide range of British marques produced by the British Motor Corporation, British Leyland and The Rover Group. Hundreds of vehicles will be lined up outside the Museum, from Minis and Morris Minors to the larger Rover 800s, Montegos and Maestros, as well as a variety of vans and lorries. This year the show will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the British Motor Corporation Competitions Department at Abingdon on Thames. Visitors can see a display of 100 cars to recognise the success of BMC and British Leyland rally and sports cars across three decades.

The Old Ford Rally supported by Peter James Insurance, will enable fans to see around 400 classic Fords, aged between 50 – 100 years old. A huge range of cars are expected to be on display, from Model Ts to the cars of the pre-war austerity years, as well as the more luxurious post-war Zephyrs, Zodiacs, and Granadas, plus the fan-favourite Anglias, Mk1 and Mk2 Cortinas, Capris, Escorts, and Fiestas.

Taking place alongside the Old Ford Rally, the Rootes Archive Centre Trust will be holding their Rootes Heritage Day, celebrating all kinds of Rootes classics, from earlier Hillmans, Humbers, Sunbeams and Singers to the later Chryslers, Simcas and Talbots. Ticket holders on the 20 July will be able to enjoy both the Old Ford and Rootes shows, as well as entry to the Museum and Collections Centre, all with one ticket.

On the day, the Museum will also be playing host to a Meccano exhibition, in partnership with the Midlands Meccano Guild. This regular fixture of the show day has grown from 25 tables in the beginning to over 50 tables this year, holding an impressive collection of Meccano models from all over the country. This unique addition is a must-see for modelling fans, who may even find some inspiration for their next great projects!

Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum, stated, “We have a fantastic range of classic motoring shows for our visitors and enthusiasts to enjoy throughout July! These five shows literally sit at the heart of our shows season and really reflect the values of the British Motor Museum!”

Advance ticket prices are £17 per adult, £9 per child (5-16 years), Under 5 free, £15 per concession and £46 for a family. Anyone wishing to enter a vehicle into a show can do so online. Camping is also available at some of the shows. For more information about the shows, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on

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The thrill of speed, adrenaline, and fierce competition is back: the organizers of the MotoGP championship have officially announced the calendar for the 2025 season — the most prestigious and globally significant marathon in motorsports history.

For top riders, teams, and millions of fans worldwide, this isn’t just a schedule of dates, but a roadmap to a new era where every Grand Prix is a battle for victory, and every race is a step closer to the championship title. Fans are already turning to bookmakers like Ireland 1xBet.ie/en to place bets on their favorites and claim their winnings.

The 2025 MotoGP calendar continues to expand in both scope and intensity, featuring around 20 to 22 races — highlighting a push for maximum competition. As in previous seasons, each Grand Prix weekend will include a Saturday sprint race, adding extra excitement and making the race weekends even more intense.

The season kicks off with the second Grand Prix in Thailand, while the finale is set for November 16th at the iconic Ricardo Tormo Circuit near Valencia, Spain—a track where the championship title is often decided.

The calendar features races across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia, making the championship a truly global tour. This worldwide scope will be covered extensively by leading sports channels and websites, including The Irish Times, which regularly updates readers on the latest news from various disciplines. As a result, fans will stay informed about every stage of the 2025 MotoGP season and be better equipped to make accurate predictions.

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Fans look forward to watching races on traditional, iconic tracks such as Mugello (Italy), Assen (Netherlands), Phillip Island (Australia), and COTA (USA). The season will kick off at the Buriram International Circuit, which will host four races, including the Argentine, American, and Qatar Grands Prix. Elsewhere, the British Grand Prix will be held on May 25th as the seventh round of the season, while the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona will take place earlier, on May 7th.

Following the announcement that the Autódromo Internacional Algarve near Portimão has signed a new contract to continue hosting the Portuguese Grand Prix, this race will be scheduled just before the finale in Valencia, which will close out the season. Notably, the calendar does not include the Kazakhstan Grand Prix at the Sokol track, which was canceled two years ago due to various organizational issues.

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Moving tons of equipment, motorcycles, parts and personnel around the world is a logistically difficult task that requires careful planning and execution. Every race, every practice, every qualifying is important. Teams must carefully plan the use of engines, tires, and resources to remain competitive throughout the season. We expect detailed coverage of the races on various web portals, in particular, on RTÉ, which never disappoints fans with interesting news. You just need to find the relevant information about motorcycle racing and the players.

For millions of MotoGP fans, the calendar announcement marks the beginning of their plans.

1. The chance to attend a Grand Prix: Many fans will use the calendar to plan trips to their favorite tracks and experience the thrill of live racing.

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The 2025 MotoGP season promises to be fiercely competitive. With new signings, potential debutants, and established stars like Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Enea Bastianini, Jorge Martin, and others, the battle for the title will be intense right up to the final meter. Technological innovations from manufacturers such as Ducati, KTM, Aprilia, Yamaha, and Honda will also play a crucial role.

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The popular Touratech side bags can now also be mounted on numerous BMW models with pannier racks from the original accessories range – thanks to a clever adapter.

With its Endurance, Travel and EXTREME Edition soft luggage series, Touratech offers a representative line-up that covers a wide range of requirements, from relaxed rides through the city to tough adventure trips.

Until now, these side bags were only available for vehicles with Touratech stainless steel pannier racks. With the new adapter, the products can now also be used on racks from the BMW accessories range with a cut-out on the exhaust side. Made from 18 x 2 millimetre thick stainless steel tubing, the adapter blends in perfectly with the BMW rack thanks to its electro-polished surface. It can be securely fixed to the rack with just a few screws.

This means that owners of the original rack can also enjoy all the benefits of Touratech side bags. These start with the ingeniously simple attachment via a docking panel. The quick-release fastener locks into place when the bag is attached and can be unlocked again with a single movement. The sophisticated mechanism secures the side bag to the rack without any play and makes it rock-solid.
Touratech CMO Martin Wickert: ‘Soft luggage systems are becoming increasingly popular with urban riders and adventure riders alike. We are delighted that, thanks to the new adapter, we can now make our portfolio accessible to even more riders.’

More details here.