The Royal Automobile Club Ltd / Britain’s first motoring organisation

About the Royal Automobile Club
The Royal Automobile Club was founded in 1897 and its distinguished history mirrors that of motoring itself. In 1907, the Club was awarded its Royal title by King Edward VII, sealing the Club’s status as Britain’s oldest and most influential motoring organisation.

The Club’s early years were focused on promoting the motor car and its place in society, which developed into motoring events such as the 1000 Mile Trial, first held in 1900. In 1905, the Club held the first Tourist Trophy, which remains the oldest continuously competed for motor sports event. The Club promoted the first pre-war and post-war Grands Prix at Brooklands in 1926 and Silverstone in 1948 respectively, whilst continuing to campaign for the rights of the motorist, including introducing the first driving licences.

Today, the Club continues to develop and support automobilism through representation on the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Motor Sport Association (MSA), and RAC Foundation while promoting its own motoring events including London Motor Week, which features the free-to-attend Regent Street Motor Show on Saturday 4th November and the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox, which takes place on Sunday 5th November.

The Royal Automobile Club also awards a series of historic trophies and medals celebrating motoring achievements. These include the Segrave Trophy, the Tourist Trophy, the Simms Medal, the Dewar Trophy and the Torrens Trophy.
Accreditation
Media requiring Accreditation for either the Veteran Car Run or the Regent Street Motor Show should email requests directly to vcrmedia@mpacreative.com. Evidence of previous coverage would assist your application.

Contacts:

For Veteran Car Run Media: Jonathan Gill or Deborah Tee at the Veteran Car Run Media Office
Tel: 01372 414120 or 07860 563000
E-mail: vcrmedia@MPACreative.com

For Veteran Car Run Entries: Lucy Budgen at Goose Live Events
Tel: 01483 524 433
Email: vcradmin@goose.co.uk

For Sponsorship Enquiries: Chloë Turrall at Goose Live Events
Tel: 01483 524 437
Email: chloe.turrall@goose.co.uk