BRANDS Hatch will reverberate to the evocative sound of classic Formula One vehicles, supercars and tin tops when the West Kingsdown circuit hosts the masters historic festival this Bank Holiday weekend.

The masters historic festival is a three-day celebration of unique sports cars, saloons and single seater machinery from the past half-century, which will feature a packed programme of track action from more than 10 different classic racing series.

Action begins on May 29 with racing from saloon and GT cars of the 1950s, 60s and 70s on the Brands Hatch indy circuit.

Highlights include competition from a new one-make Mini series, along with a David v Goliath battle between 1960s V8-engined touring cars and retro Imps and Cortinas in the oldies but goldies series.

On May 30 and May 31, the event moves over to the Grand Prix circuit for a celebration of Brands Hatch’s halcyon days.

Headlining the bill will be the Grand Prix masters series, featuring the actual machinery driven by F1 legends including James Hunt, Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart.

Among the unique vehicles competing will be cars from Tyrell, Williams and Arrows, along with Emmerson Fittipaldi’s 1974 championship-winning McLaren M23 and the iconic Martini Brabham BT44.

There will also be heart-pounding action from the world sportscar masters, featuring a huge grid of 30 powerful classic supercars including famous marques such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lola and Chevron.

In addition, paddock access is free of charge throughout the weekend to enable spectators to take a close look at the magnificent machinery competing this Bank Holiday weekend.

Tickets for the masters historic festival at Brands Hatch are available from £10 for adults, with free entry for children aged 12 and under.

For more information, call 0870 950 9000 or visit brandshatch.co.uk