Ivan Vicario Martin
We already know new data about the 6 Hours of Barcelona 2023, the new event, organized by Espíritu de Montjuïc, which will take place on the penultimate weekend of May. It is a reinvention of the classic car festival that Targa Iberia has organized for more than a decade at the Barcelona-Catalonia Circuit.
The goal is to make a tribute to the different resistance races that took place on the magic mountain circuit in the late 60s and early 70s. In 1967 and 1968, the 6 Hours of Barcelona took place, while in 1969 the event became 12 hours long. In 1971, the 1000 km of Barcelona were held. Of those races, the victory of Paco Godia stands out with the Ford GT40 chassis number 1019 of the Montjuich team, accompanied by Brian Muir.
TRACK ACTION
How could it be otherwise, the 6 Hours of Barcelona 2023 promise great doses of fun. The star test will be a replica of those held in Montjuïc, that is, a six-hour race Hand in hand with the Endurance VHC V de V championship. In this, GT and passenger cars compete until 1990, sport prototypes until 1976 and Sports 2000 until 1986. It will be the third round of a contest with four scheduled events. In addition, there will be races of the Regional Formula European Championship by Alpine and of the Racer Cup that is disputed with the MINI Cooper.
Another key space will be the paddock, where there will be a sample Tribute to the 6 Hours of Barcelona in one of the boxes. Some participating vehicle of the time and different memories of those races will be exhibited, in addition to counting the presence of some of the pilots who fought for victory at the time. There will be no shortage of the spectacular marquee Historic SEATs, where the anniversaries of vehicles such as the 1400, which this year turns 70, will be celebrated. In addition, there will be a concentration of SEAT classics. In another space, the alpine classics and modern, and also mini from different eras They will have their own paddock area.
All without forgetting the activities for all audiences that we already know from past editions of the Spirit of Montjuïc. Children and families will be able to enjoy the attractions, the merry-go-round, little horses, bumper cars, face painting or traditional games. Ballroom dance classes and “Lindy Hop” will be added to the live music. Nor should you miss the market and the different automobilia stalls.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
In Targa Iberia they are very aware of the difficult economic moment that many families are experiencing, so the tickets for the 6 Hours of Barcelona 2023 are priced below 2022. To suit all budgets, up to five different ticket types that can already be purchased. The cheapest start at 10 euros, thanks to a 33% discount, although the quantity available is limited.
As always there will be the option of access the paddock with your classic of the circuit and park it there. Also this type of ticket is now 33% off and is limited to 200 classic vehicles. At the end of the racing program on Saturday and Sunday, it will be possible to participate in the parade of classics roaming the track It should be remembered that children up to 8 years old do not pay and the outdoor parking of the circuit is free. Tickets for the so-called youngtimers or preclassic will go on sale on April 1st.
Photographs: Targa Iberia
