Sywell Classic: Pistons and Props comes to Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, on 26th and 27th September 2026. The show combines historic racers, hot rods and motorbikes with classic planes and vintage music to create a fantastic two-day event, celebrating classic motoring on the ground and in the air.
You can visit on Saturday, or Sunday, or why not make the most of it, and camp all weekend on site
Watch amazing live action on the transformed Racing Runway and Sprint Strip with iconic Formula 1 cars, Hot Rods, Dragsters and Motorcycles all in action throughout the weekend. Up in the skies; expect to see a variety of breath taking aerial displays and acrobatics from a variety of display teams. With a vintage fun fair and shopping village, make a weekend of it as camping packages are available. It's a great weekend for all the family.
The Racing Runway
In excess of 75 historic racing cars and motorcycles will be providing high-octane motorsport action throughout the weekend. The real stars of this era will speed along the 'Racing Runway' in a glittering array of two and four wheeled machinery - there will be racing fun for everyone.
Vintage Funfair
North's funfairs provide a full range of traditional victorian fairground rides for hire dating back to the 1800's.
Street Car Shootouts
See some of the UK's most outrageous Street Rods and Dragsters on the runway at Sywell Classic! This year the Street Car Shootouts are back - bigger and better than ever before, with nearly 40 of the UK's most outrageous Street Rods and Dragsters.
In the past we've seen some awesome burnouts, especially from the Taz Racing team and some amazing launches. This year will see some new cars as well as old favourites that have tweaked those mighty V8 engines for yet more power from old favourites and plenty of new cars to produce even more smoke more noise and yet another spectacular display from the Street Car Shootouts at Sywell Classic - Pistons and Props
Camp at the show and for just £170 the camping package includes three nights camping
(2pm Friday to 11am Monday) on a pitch to accommodate 3 people, one caravan or family size tent, plus vehicle. Single Occupancy Weekend Camping is £85 and additional Adulat Weekend Camping (excludes pitch) is £70. Under 15's are free of charge. Only guide dogs are permitted on the show field, due to live motorsport action. Dogs are allowed on the camp site permitting they are kept on a lead at all times and all mess is cleaned up.
The show is run from 10:00am-17:30pm (Saturday) and 10:00am-17:00pm (Sunday).
Adults day tickets are priced at £25, with children under 15 years going free! Only guide dogs are permitted on the show field, due to live motorsport action. Car parking is available on site and you can purchase Pole Position Parking if you have a classic 20 years and older.
Live Music throughout the Weekend
There will be live music all weekend including the The Jivettes - Get ready to shake, rattle and roll with The Jivettes, an all singing, all dancing, fabulous, retro trio, as they take you back in time to the 1950s! (Performing both days). The T100s 4 Stroke Rock ‘n’ Roll/Rockabilly Duo – The T100s will be rockin’ and rollin’ at Sywell Classic this year. (Performing both days). Revolver are known for their highly energetic performances of all the biggest anthems, including hits from Oasis, The Killers, U2 & more. (Performing Saturday).
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Win a Family Weekend Ticket including Camping!
We have teamed up with the show organisers and are giving you the chance to
win a weekend family ticket including camping to the show!
The ticket will allow entry for two adults and two children for the entire weekend, with camping in your tent, caravan or campervan included.
To find out more and for your chance to win click here - Competition now closed
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
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