When? September 6-8

Where? Dover to Laon, France

What's going on? Part of Classic Ford's Escort birthday celebrations, we've teamed up with Continental Car Tours who've organised a cracking tour through the Champagne region of France. Open to MkI through to MkIII Escorts, the weekend features a scenic run down to the historic town of Laon - set up high on a hill with steep roads and hairpin bends leading up to it. There's a group meal on the Saturday night included, and the price also includes two nights' hotel accommodation, and Dover to Calais ferry crossings. Be there.

How much? £179 per person

How do I get there? The tour starts at Dover ferry port. Full route instructions will be supplied prior to the start.

Contact? 01304 380244, www.continentalcartours.co.uk

Jack Brabham's Escort Mexico, which he used to win the 1971 Jack Brabham Trophy Race at Brands Hatch in 1971, resurfaced at the Autosport Show in January.

Here it is in action, back in the day:

Ford Fair returns to the Silverstone Circuit on August 3. The legendary track will once again play host to the biggest European Ford festival with the usual mix of club stands, traders and opportunities to test your car on the track and 0-60 sprint.

Advance tickets have just gone on sale and cost £13 each, (£16 on the day), under 14s go free.

To buy online, click here. or call 01225 732262.

Thinking about taking your classic Ford over to the mighty Nürburgring this year? Good news: the opening times for the rest of the year have just been released.

Click here to see them.

Best of luck, Jason!

We love YouTube! Here's ITV legend, Dickie Davis interviewing Sydney Allard about his 11-second slingshot dragster.

Called the Dragon it was good for 11-second quarters and was powered by a supercharged 1500 pre-crossflow. We want!

The Classic Ford Show is back for 2008!

Taking place at the world-famous Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday, June 1, advance tickets are on sale now - just £12 per person each (£15 on the gate). You can also order your camping tickets online - £5 per person.

To order yours, click here.