Lancia, one of the most and evocative and successful of all rally brands, is standing out strongly with an excellent representation of its historical winners from the Fulvia to the Integrale at this weekend's Rally Show at Chatsworth.

The Rally Show at Chatsworth this weekend (June 7th/8th) is not just the best collection of winning rally cars in the country performing over two days on the authentic tarmac special stages of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire as in addition to the exciting competitions and demonstrations of rally cars, there are a host of other entertainments that will provide interest for all.

Amongst the plethora of famous machines from throughout rally history that are littering the fabulous, immaculate grounds at Chatsworth during the Rally Show, Lancia, one of the most and evocative and successful of all rally brands, stands out strongly with an excellent representation of winners. In the glorious sunny weather, the Fulvia, Stratos (including replica versions), Integrale and 037 Rally have all been on show and in action in the many events.

As well as the nine actual rally events on the programme, there are various demonstrations of old rally cars – some of which are more powerful and spectacular than even the most modern rally cars – and specialist cars like the McRae Enduro developed by Alister McRae to tackle rallies across deserts and unmade tracks in Africa and South America. There is a glimpse of the future of rallying as well with examples of the new Super 2000 cars that may well be the World rally cars of the next decade.

During the two days of the Rally Show, there are nine rallies taking place catering for older rally cars as well as the most modern ones currently competing in the Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship. Entries in the older events are filling up fast with the first event already full, but there is always one exception. There is a special event for Ford Escort Mk1s sponsored by Tonhire whose proprietor Roy Edwards is practically synonymous with the marque. The owners of Mexicos, Twin Cams, RS 2000s and RS1600s still have a chance to strut their stuff in front of the crowds if they get their entry in soon.

In the prestige event of the weekend, the last event today (Sunday) for the CG Neill Trophy where WRC cars, Group N and GT cars battle it out, it may be the GT cars that will attract the most attention. David Appleby is back with his phenomenal Aston Martin Rally GT and he will be going head-to-head with German driver, Olaf Dobberkau in his alarmingly quick German championship Porsche 996 GT3. This is a contest that has not previously been seen in the British Isles on a rally stage.

Of course this not the end of the story by any means. The past champions – Ari Vatanen, Stig Blomqvist, Marcus Grönholm, Jimmy McRae, Russell Brookes, David Llewellin, Billy Coleman, Guy Wilks to mention but a few of the thirty-plus title winners – and the events are just one aspect of very busy weekend for the spectator. The History of Rallying this year features cars, some of them original winners, from the British Rally Championships of the past fifty years. These range from Triumph TR3a, Austin Healey Sebring Sprite and Volkswagen Beetle through Ford Escorts, Opel Manta 400s and Audi Quattros to the Hyundai Accent WRC that won the championship in 2004.

Demonstrations including the "History of Rallying" which this year focuses on the British Rally Championship, stunt driver Terry Grant, the McRae Enduro off road and the M-Sport Ford Focus WRC driven by Marcus Gronholm. Over 600 car club cars, a whopping 35 stage session entries, a funfair, the sporting trials experience, over 40 trade stands and, of course, Chatsworth House.