Car Events diary

July 1RMA trackday, Oulton ParkIf you’re of the Northern persuasion and fancy some track action, point yourself at this fine Cheshire circuit. www.rmatrackdays.com July 3-5Goodwood Festival of Speed, SussexHamilton will be forgoing his 2009 McLaren (pictured) for a run up the hill in his ’08 title-winning MP4-23. www.goodwood.co.uk

July 4-10Alpine TourGot £950 to spare? Fancy a week in the Alps, taking in the Stelvio pass? This is the event for you. ecurie-cymraeg.co.uk

July 4Ford RS trackday, Castle CombeThe panthean of Fast Fords will be there, including whale-tailed Sierras and torque-steery Focus RSs. www.rscombe.com

July 10evo track eveningMeet us, poke around our cars, blast round the Bedford Autodrome in yours. Simple. www.evotrackdays.co.uk

July 10-11Isle of Man rallyOur Catchpole got himself on the Manx rally podium last year driving his Suzuki Swift. www.rallyisleofman.co.im

July 10-12German GPThe only man with realistic hopes of thwarting Button’s title bid is Sebastian Vettel. Can he win on home turf? www.f1.com

July 11-12Cock o’the North, ScarboroughA classic road race, this one, as bikers tackle the tricky Oliver’s Mount course. Stand as close as you dare… www.auto66.com July 19Jaguar Jamboree, BeaulieuThe National Motor Museum plays host to the coolest cats, including Mk2s and, of course, XJ220s. www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

July 22-24Salon Privé, LondonWith no official British motor show in 2009, this is where to see some new supercars up close. Among the debutants will be Aston Martin’s million quid One-77 and the striking Morgan Aero Supersports, and there’s a Concours d’Elegance for classics. Entry to the event at London’s Hurlingham Club costs £125 but we’re giving away a pair of full hospitality tickets for Friday July 24.  Head to the ‘Competitions’ page to enter.

July 23Hillclimb school, West YorksWant to get yourself into an affordable motorsport? Harewood Hillclimb’s the place to learn. www.harewoodhill.co.uk

July 24-26Silverstone ClassicA feast of modern and classic racers, with everything from 1910 Lancias to Silk Cut Jag XJR9s. www.silverstoneclassic.com

July 25VW trackday, Castle CombeIf you love your VW – or Audi, SEAT, Skoda or Porsche – give it a treat. www.autometrix.co.uk/events

July 25-26FIA GT Championship, Spa francorchampsWatch a load of tasty GTs and supercars negotiate Eau Rouge at the Belgian circuit. www.fiagt.com

July 31-Aug 2WRC, FinlandWon by a Finn eight out of the last ten years. Can Hirvonen or Latvala win? www.wrc.com

July 31-Aug 2Le Mans Series, PortugalCombine a bargain holiday with a night race starring drivers from Le Mans. www.lemans-series.com

Aug 2BTCC, SnettertonOnce again, you can bag yourself a pair of tickets for nowt at evo.co.uk. Just click the ‘Competitions’ link. www.btcc.net