It was announced that McLaren Racing will be racing a number of classic McLaren Formula 1 cars this year Velocity Invitational, the brand new motorsport festival run by the same team behind the popular. was launched Sonoma Speed Festival. It takes place from 11.-14. November in the incredible WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
The motorsport and lifestyle event hosts a special exhibition of historic McLaren Formula 1 cars with the help of the two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen. Mclaren will drive some of his most famous and successful Formula 1 cars at the brand new festival from Häkkinen and Championship David Coulthard.
The car that ran in 1998 is actually the same car that Hakkinen used on the Australian Grand Prix, an exciting spectacle not to be missed! Also operated by Mclaren are the 2011 MP4 / 26A and the 2012 MP4 / 27A, both of which were driven in the world championship by the 2009 world champion Jenson button and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
But that’s not all, because a few very lucky fans will get the chance to be driven over the historic course in the two-seater MP4 / 98T from 1998, which would be an experience for a lifetime.
Velocity Invitational founder Jeff O’Neill hopes the event will set new heights for automotive lifestyle festivals in the United States and is thrilled that McLaren will showcase cars that have not been seen in a long time.
“We all missed racing and seeing these extraordinary and rare cars last year. That’s why we decided to make up for the lost time with an event that will delight both drivers and spectators. With McLaren bringing unseen cars with exceptional technology to market for years, Velocity Invitational will seek to set a new standard for automotive lifestyle festivals in the United States. “
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is thrilled to partner with Velocity Invitational to showcase some of McLaren’s most iconic racing cars in a definitely exciting festival for everyone!
“We are excited to partner with Velocity Invitational to bring our McLaren Racing history to the track and contribute to one of the most exciting automotive lifestyle festivals in the United States.”
Not only will Mclaren be in attendance, with hundreds of other rare and famous racing cars from the past and present on display at the brand new festival, as well as fine wine tastings, gourmet dishes, and more. The Velocity Invitational hopes to build on the success of the first Sonoma Speed Festival in 2019. The 2019 event combined vintage races, wine and food tastings from the best California wineries and restaurants, and historical and cultural exhibits.
Velocity Invitational looks set to be an exciting festival on one of the most historic racetracks in America.
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