One international motor racing event has already been run and won at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this year but the Southland Sports Car Club are already looking to the next event featuring drivers from several different countries.

The Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest will be held over the weekend of 21/22 February and one of the features will be the return of Formula Junior race cars as they commence their Formula Junior Platinum Jubilee World Tour at three meetings around the South Island in February, including the SpeedFest at Teretonga Park.

The international series of events celebrates the 70th anniversary of Formula Junior racing. Twelve international Formula Junior cars from the UK, Italy, USA and Australia are expected along with some kiwis and some illustrious names are among the entries.

Other classes scheduled for the event are a diverse range such as Vintage Racing Cars, Classic Saloons, Sports & GT Cars, Racing Cars and the Noel McIntyre Drainage Club Saloons.

The Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest is always one of the most popular events on the calendar at Teretonga Park each year and presale tickets are available now from E Hayes & Sons, Dee Street, Invercargill and Harrisons Supplies, Mersey Street in Gore.

Presale tickets are just $40 for a weekend pass plus any applicable charges while at the gate they are $50. Day passes at the gate for either Saturday or Sunday are $30 per day. Children 14 & under are free throughout the event as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

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