Among the highlights of the programme were not only the celebrations marking Maserati’s centenary in motor racing, but also the 100th birthday of three-time Formula 1 world champion Jack Brabham, the 60th anniversary of his third Formula 1 title and the 50th anniversary of the first 50cc world championship title won by Barry Sheene, the legendary British motorcyclist.
And whilst these legends were being honoured, other legends competed against one another in the St Mary’s Trophy: Amidst roaring V8 engines, Alfa Romeos and the iconic Lotus Cortina, one of the weekend’s most thrilling touring car races unfolded, with Romain Dumas in the Ford Galaxie 500, Frank Stippler and Jenson Button leading the pack.
Sunday’s grand finale? As tradition dictates, the RAC TT Celebration. In the most prestigious race in historic motorsport, German racing driver André Lotterer secured his third victory in the E-Type ‘Low Drag’ Coupé – a fitting conclusion to a weekend full of historic racing moments.