24 CARS FOR 24 HOURS:  Portimão Circuit: 3 – 7th October 2024

To celebrate Bentley’s first ever win at Le Mans in 1924 we’re pulling in 72 Benjafield’s club members to team up and take 24 vintage Bentleys on a 24 hour test of endurance at the famous Algarve Circuit of Portimão.

This event will give viewers and drivers a real visceral sense of what it would have been like at Le Mans in 1924 – “Hold on to your seats, folks!” – and where else can you get a buzz like that except with Benjafield’s? As per the joyous event of the Le Mans 2023 race, the months of prep by the organisers will ensure that this weekend in Portugal will be both thrilling and heart-warming.

Pitting the tortoises against the hares for 24 hours on the 2.891 mile Portimão’s circuit will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. But participants aiming simply to win are missing the point because this exquisite race is all about being part of the team, just it was a hundred years ago. Serious levels of adrenaline and stamina, alongside healthy doses of competitive spirit, gritted-teeth and lashings of coffee will be needed to ensure that every car and team-mate makes it safely over the finish line.

As we all know, to experience a true 24 hour event in a vintage Bentley is a lifetime’s dream and we are incredibly fortunate to be able to take part. Any questions regarding this event please contact chairman@benjafields.com

THE IRISH TOUR: County Donegal: Friday 7th – Wednesday 12th June 2024

Mid-summer larks are welcome on this gentle ‘no-rush’ tour through some of Northern Ireland’s seriously beautiful scenery, including loughs, beaches, stately homes and pubs. Averaging somewhere between 80 – 120 miles per day the places are limited to 15 cars but, as usual, the opportunities to have a great time together will be endless. For more information please contact philippa.bailey@podieum.com

BENJAFIELD’S GARDEN PARTY: Central London: Saturday 13th July 2024

Strawberries and champagne will no doubt make an appearance in this quintessentially English summer event for Benjafield’s members and their guests only. Likely to be between 5pm-9pm (to allow for some pre-party shopping and siestas first). Tickets will be available from the chairman once things have been finalised.