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Donnington Historic Festival 2026

Join the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club at the Donington Historic Festival 2026

Join the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club for one of the highlights of the historic motorsport calendar — the Donington Historic Festival, taking place over three action-packed days from 1st–3rd May 2026.

This year’s festival will be extra special as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Jaguar XJ40. Whether you’re a long-time admirer of the model or a proud XJ40 owner, we invite you to be part of the celebrations and display your car with us.

How to Apply to Display with the JEC

To apply to display your vehicle with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club at the Donington Historic Festival, please follow the steps below:

Use Club Code: 8397
Book your festival tickets and confirm that you are displaying with us via the link below:

👉 Apply to Display Your Vehicle:

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The JEC are celebrating 40 years of the XJ40

and what better way to mark the occasion than with some parade laps on track! If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, follow the link below to book your place for the Saturday parade.

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About the Donington Historic Festival

Now returning for its 15th edition, the Donington Historic Festival is Donington Park’s showpiece historic race meeting. A superb collection of hundreds of classic racing cars will take to the track, celebrating the circuit’s rich history.

From the pre-war era through to the modern age of GTs, stunning examples from every decade will be on display and in competition. Evocative icons will race across a range of Motor Racing Legends (MRL) categories, with the Generations Trophy making its Donington Park debut.

Away from the track, hundreds of classic road cars will fill the venue, alongside parade laps, demonstrations, and a themed trade area offering specialist items and memorabilia. The paddock will be open throughout the weekend, giving fans unrivalled access to the cars and teams.

We can't wait to welcome you to Donington Park for a fantastic weekend celebrating Jaguar and motorsport heritage.


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Event Details

Date & Time:
May 1, 2026 12:00 am - May 3, 2026 12:00 am

Location:
Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN

Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Insurance powered by Peter James

Specialists in flexible insurance cover, made to protect the true value of what matters most, Peter James Insurance is best known for its classics and vintage vehicle insurance including specialist options such as Free Agreed Value, Laid-Up Cover, Multi-Vehicle options, Limited Mileage and more. Alongside classic car cover, they have significant expertise and experience in motor trade, commercial, liability and indemnity insurance across a diverse range of sectors, including a club liability insurance scheme – unique to Peter James Insurance.

Get a quick quote online via: https://qqcar.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/?c=JEC&utm_source=JECQQ&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=zPJI_QQ_JEC

Read more about the scheme here: https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/club-member/jec/?utm_source=JEC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=zPJI_JEC

Call: 0121 274 5360

Please contact Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Insurance powered by Peter James on 0121 274 5360

Insurance Checklist

Before you get in touch with us please make sure to note down as many of the following details as possible. If you can complete the checklist ahead of time, it’ll make the process of arranging your insurance quick, simple and easy.

 

Personal Details

  • Your personal details, including your full address, home, work and mobile phone numbers, and email address.
  • The full name, address, date of birth, duration of licence to drive, and 5-year claim and conviction record of the person who will be driving the vehicle(s).
  • Your membership number for the JEC
  • How many vehicles are in the household (you might qualify for multi-car insurance).

 

Vehicle Details

  • The make, model and year of the vehicle(s).
  • The current overall mileage of the vehicle(s).
  • The engine size and specification of the vehicle(s).
  • All modifications made to the vehicle(s), such as the installation of non-standard wheels, aftermarket electronic equipment, performance-enhancing parts, or cosmetic upgrades.
  • Any previous professional valuations of the vehicle(s).

 

Vehicle Use

  • Where the vehicle(s) is/are typically kept overnight (e.g. a garage).
  • The expected annual mileage of the vehicle(s).
  • What the vehicle(s) is/are typically used for.
  • What cover (if any) is required for:
    • Commuting or driving as part of a job.
    • JEC TrackSport, or other such situations.
    • Use of the vehicle(s) abroad.

Agreed values

We have a number of highly-qualified experts who can inspect your vehicle prior to purchase and provide you with a full written report. In addition to their complete understanding of the mechanical and aesthetic aspects of vehicle inspection, they have extensive experience with the Jaguar marque which perfectly equips them to identify the unique requirements of specific models and years, something that is particularly important for older cars.

The cost of an inspection begins at £100, with the final figure determined by the time needed and the distance the inspector is required to travel. We can guarantee that your inspection will be cheaper than an equivalent AA or RAC inspection.

This small upfront outlay could save you thousands in the long term.

To arrange an inspection simply call JEC Head Office on 0117 969 8186 and they will provide you with details of your nearest inspector.

Also from our club HQ in Bristol we can give you an official valuation for insurance purposes. Our valuations are accepted by all leading insurance brokers and Companies.

Simply call 0117 969 8186 for details

GETTING STARTED

Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Insurance is designed specifically for members of the JEC. That’s why it covers JEC TrackSport events and offers cover for JEC Young Enthusiasts. Furthermore, the scheme recognises that members may have a combination of newer and more historic Jaguars and so the scheme caters for all, other individually or part of a multi-vehicle offering.

Club insurance doesn’t operate the way standard insurance does. While it does still take a vehicle’s mechanical characteristics into account, it also places a lot of emphasis on how the vehicle is used, cared for and maintained.

Club insurance also offers a host of benefits and products that you simply cannot get outside of membership of the JEC, such as member to member cover for example. This enables you to drive your friends Jaguars at regional meets, events and on tours with fully comprehensive cover and without the need to complete more paperwork or ring up and incur costs for adding named drivers.

This way, you’ll be comfortable knowing that you have a policy that fits your vehicle and your usage needs perfectly.