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Fueling young careers in the world of historic and classic cars with hands-on access to vehicles, events, and educational opportunities.

The collective historic vehicle sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years: it is now thought to be worth over £5bn annually to the UK’s economy, and it employs some 34,900 people. However, whilst expanding, it is also ageing, resulting in a younger generation missing out on both the valuable skills required and also historic vehicle ownership, particularly as costs of ownership can be ou

tside the reach of many young enthusiasts. 1,000 new engineers are estimated to be required over the next 5 years just to stem this erosion. The net result is a real possibility of valuable skills being lost, to the detriment of the industry, economy, employment and historic car enthusiasts. There is a clear need to engage a younger generation, with the aim of encouraging them to take up careers in the historic vehicle industry and to enjoy historic vehicles.

05/06/2026

Volunteering, for a lot of young people, is the first real step into an industry.

It’s how you build experience, meet people, and figure out what you actually enjoy doing.

From our StarterMotor Ambassadors who generously give their time to support events and act as voices from the next generation within the classic and historic motor industry, to volunteers behind every heritage motorsport event, this industry relies on passionate people giving their time up for a world they love.

This Volunteering Week, we want to recognise and thank everyone who contributes their time and energy into such a rewarding activity.

Here are a few organisations that offer volunteering opportunities 'of all shapes and sizes':

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- Race Maker

03/06/2026

From screen to reality - the new Forza Horizon exhibition at the truly demonstrates how digital car culture inspires real-world passion.

For many young car enthusiasts, the journey starts with a controller in hand. Video games give them that first taste of being behind the wheel, in cars worthy enough for a space on the bedroom wall.

The exhibition brings this to life in a powerful way: play the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI in-game, then step away from the screen and see the real car up close. A true bridge between virtual and reality.

We’re proud to be working alongside the British Motor Museum and can’t wait to be back for their STEM Days later this month, connecting with future talent and showing just how many exciting career paths exist in the world of classic automotive.

Educators, there's only a few spaces remaining - head to the website to secure your place.

01/06/2026

Somehow, we’re already almost halfway through 2026 ⚡Perhaps time to reflect on a few highlights from the year so far...

🎫 We’ve attended 19 events, half of which were careers education focused, with at least 20 planned for the remainder of the year.

🛠️ We’ve seen over 4,600 young people across these different career events, either attending as a presenter or organising and hosting the event.

🌟 We’ve provided 32 young people with an interest in the sector, tailored support - from one-to-one mentoring to access to events and work experience opportunities.

The first half of the year has been nothing short of incredible, helping the next generation discover meaningful futures and careers in our industry.

Let's see what the remainder of the year has in store for us...

29/05/2026

As promised, here’s a look back at our ‘Festival’ Open Track event from May… 🏁

With over 50 guests, 30 cars in attendance, representing 8 car clubs, the afternoon was all about low-pressure track driving, great company, and making the most of everything happening across the site.

Alongside the on-track action, visitors enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on workshops with , exclusive previews from ’s upcoming TV show, and insightful conversations with around their Bull Market list.

As one of our key fundraising events, we’re hugely grateful to everyone who made it possible, from Bicester Motion for hosting us on the track, to our brilliant Ambassadors who kept the day running seamlessly, and the incredible specialists across the site who helped bring the whole experience to life.

A proper feel-good day and one we’re properly proud of⚡

27/05/2026

We recently welcomed the Motorsport Club from to for an afternoon exploring the wide range of career opportunities across the motorsport sector 🏁

Students heard from:

🏎️ Lowenna at , who shared insights into the role of the Sport’s governing body and the many routes into the industry.

🌍 Eve and Caitlin from 's team offered a different perspective, talking classic rallies and luxury adventures and talking us through a recent 1,400km recce across Italy and Greece (we were definitely jealous!).

⚡ The afternoon wrapped up with Jack Phillips, Digital Content and Membership Manager at Motion, who spoke about his varied career across journalism, PR, and now helping to deliver the renowned and much‑loved events.

The students left inspired and excited to explore their next steps into motorsport - thank you to everyone who helped make the afternoon such a success.

19/05/2026

🏁 Girls on Track, Classic and Historic Motorsport Webinar
📆 Wednesday 27th May, 18:30 BST
👉 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AtqiY1Y3gU267ewZMDIepAC_Tl_nc6dBjl6VzGB7EStUQklTVUcwT1YzNVlaVzBGR0JFNVEyQVNUNS4u&route=shorturl

We’re thrilled to be working with Motorsport UK and the Girls on Track UK team to support a webinar spotlighting the world of classic and historic motorsport, a part of the wider sector full of heritage and passion 🚗✨

This session will dive into how to navigate the industry, whether you’re interested in career opportunities, community involvement, or getting onto the track.

With an exciting panel line up (including members of the StarterMotor team!), hear real insights, honest advice, and plenty of inspiration from those working at the heart of the sector.

Who's involved?
Charlotte Vowden - Host
Tania Brown - Secretary of The Vintage Sports-Car Club - VSCC .
Andy Dee-Crowne - CEO of the Historic Sports Car Club
Gracie Haddon - Marketing and Events Specialist, at StarterMotor Charity
Evie R- Racing Driver and StarterMotor Charity Ambassador

Sign up via the link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AtqiY1Y3gU267ewZMDIepAC_Tl_nc6dBjl6VzGB7EStUQklTVUcwT1YzNVlaVzBGR0JFNVEyQVNUNS4u&route=shorturl

12/05/2026

The Hagerty Hill Climb - always a highlight on our calendar. 🏁

On Saturday, we joined the Hagerty team at the iconic to soak up the atmosphere at their annual Hill Climb and it certainly did not disappoint.

From the unmistakable sounds (yes, some beautifully loud engines), to the smells and stunning surroundings, it all came together for a pretty perfect day.

It was an especially special day for our Ambassadors... with Andrew taking his Elise up the Hill and Adele at providing toe-gripping passenger rides along the way too. All in all it was a very good day indeed.

Thanks Hagerty, and congratulations on a successful event!

08/05/2026

Iconic motors, live music and a legendary hill.

What do they have in common? The Hill Climb at which is back TOMORROW! Sounds like the perfect combination, doesn’t it?

Tickets are available on their website, offering a day that embodies far more than motorsport competition; it represents the living spirit of British motoring heritage. As the world’s oldest motorsport venue still running on its original course, the event blends history, engineering, craftsmanship and community into a uniquely atmospheric experience.

Whether you're planning on taking part in your own car (entry tickets now sold out unfortunately) or just want to participate to cheer everyone on, go take a look.

Oh, did we mention that Hagerty Drivers Club members get a discount and exclusive access to the HDC area? Lucky you...

Get your tickets from their page 👉

06/05/2026

May Bank Holiday driven by community …

Over the weekend, we hosted open track and AutoSolo events, welcoming car clubs and guests for pressure‑free laps and friendly competition. The sun came out to play, as did nearly 80 car enthusiasts!

Big thanks to , , , and for their support, we couldn’t have done it without you.

We're making our way through the content, so keep an eye out for some full day recaps 👀

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30/04/2026

"Our sector isn't static, it's evolving"

It was great to attend another brilliant Heritage Matters event last week, hosted at the iconic .

The day focused on Unlocking Barriers to Success, with honest and inspiring conversations around inclusivity in our industry. From a powerful keynote by , highlighting the challenges and progress within classic and historic racing world, to an expert panel on adapting to a changing market, featuring friends of the Charity.

We were also proud to launch our new practical guides on work experience, developed collaboratively with HCVA, StarterMotor, and the . The guides aim to encourage businesses to be open to engaging with young people in regard to work experiences, supporting long-term skills development across the sector.

A truly brilliant day, full of insight, collaboration, and momentum.

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