This is the February 2026 edition of Driving Notes, the Jaguar Drivers' Club mid-month newsletter and updates.
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Get your tickets for National Day
Tickets are now on sale for our 70th anniversary National Day event at Brooklands Motor Museum on Sunday 12th July. The JDC has a fantastic day planned with a complete timeline of Jaguar models spanning the club’s history, register displays, our annual concours competition plus the RIWAX Trophy, traders, and passenger rides by the JDHT in some amazing cars. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning automotive and aviation history Brooklands has to offer. Plus, we’ve more surprises yet to announce.
Buy your tickets here
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Celebrate our 70th anniversary in style
We’re kicking off our 70th anniversary celebrations in style with a sumptuous dinner at Oatlands Park Hotel on Saturday 11th July. Opening with a drinks reception, we’ll enjoy a three-course meal in excellent company. The dress code is lounge suit, or smart jacket with collared shirt, black tie is optional. Tickets have only been on sale for three weeks and already half of the dinner tickets have already been sold. Places are limited so book your ticket now
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Make a weekend of it!
We currently have special rates on offer for both Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July at Oatlands Park Hotel and Brooklands Hotel. Again this offer is limited so book your rooms as soon as possible. All the booking details can be found on the website including room rates and upgrades.
Find out more here
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Get involved
There will also be the chance to join a short optional tour on Saturday afternoon, taking in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Plus there’s more options to enjoy unique extras at Brooklands such as the Test Hill.
Keep checking the event page on the website for more details.
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Welcome new members
Please join us in welcoming these new members who have joined the JDC recently.
ROBERT TAYLOR
PAUL HARVEY
PETER CHALMERS
CHARLES RUDGARD
JOHN HODGES
DALE LAIDLER
GRANT PHILLIPS & FAMILY
ANTONY BISHOP & FAMILY
COLIN DENTON
DR RICHARD JENKINSON
ROY SKIDMORE
DAVID SMITH
JAMES CLOTHIER
DAVID HERMON & FAMILY
IAN GILLING
LUKE BRAZIER
PHILIP CORP
PETER ADDY
JOHN MERRIFIELD
PAUL BRAITHWAITE
JOHN MAXWELL
WILLIAM D. LEIGHTY
RICHARD FINISTER
JOHN WRIGHT
WILLIAM DALZELL
IAIN REID
DAVID MCPHEAT
LUKE BROUGHTON
ADEL HAYDAR
PAUL SWEENEY
DAVID JONES
DEREK HILL
RAMUNAS CERESKA
MICHAEL PRICE
MARTIN BAILY
DR STEPHEN WOOD
PALLE OVERBY
DARREN BOOTON
STEPHEN YOULE
STEPHEN MALINS
JOHNATHAN CROSS
MIKE AGER
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SHAUN ASKEW
GARY WATSON
DAVID WINDSOR
ASHLEY HYDE
ADRIAN COOPER
CAMERON LAKER
STEPHEN TAYLOR
PETER NEWMAN
KEITH WOOD
BERND BRAUN
STEPHEN SHARROCK
LEE GORDON
MIKE BROWN
NIGEL AUSTEN
IVAN PENAGOS
JOHANN SEEWALD
TIM SMITH
PROF. DAMIEN WEBER
DAVID SURRY
LEWIS RICKETTS
ROBIN HESLOP
ROBERT CHIDLOW
JEREMY TUDDENHAM
COLIN STEVENSON
JE PUSEY
BARRY ADAMS
MICHAEL HEATH
STEPHEN WARDELL
BOB LASLETT
SHAHZAIN BADRUDDIN
JAMES SAUNDERS
NICHOL WOODHOUSE
DR ALAN WHITWORTH
STEPHEN FREEMAN
DAN HARDSTONE
RICHARD CLAYDON
BARRY GREEN
DIANA LEA
DR HUGH PALMER
SEBASTIAN PEREZ
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Have you tried Factkeep?
Following on from the recent digitisation of the entire archive of Jaguar Driver Magazine, we have taken the project a step further with the introduction of ‘FactKeep’, an AI tool that allows members to unlock years of Jaguar history by simply asking a question.
Just ask it questions in natural English, or French, German, Italian etc and as long as the information has been published in the magazine then the system will find it. Members are given the option of two versions of the programme: Fact which is included as standard as part of their annual subscription, or Pro which is a far more detailed version offered for a nominal charge of £29.99 + VAT per annum.
Access FactKeep here
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Book your tickets for the NEC Resto Show The JDC will once again have a stand at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 20-22 March 2026. Book your tickets using the code: CCJGDRVM6 for the best discount. Find out more here
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Spring into Jaguar Spares Day The next Jaguar Spares Day will be held on Sunday 12th April at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Ticket prices are once again held at £10 and are now on sale. Traders –stands are also available. Find out more here.
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