MORE than 70 classic cars will be lining up for the fourth North Wiltshire Classic Car Discovery tour.

The annual event for classic and cherished cars takes place on October 12 and 13 and and finishes at Castle Combe Racing Circuit where participants have the chance to drive around the race track.

It is organised by North Wiltshire District Council's tourism team and attracts classic car enthusiasts from all over the country .

Council leader David Packham said: "Since it began in 1999 the discovery tour has enjoyed national acclaim and popularity, not only from the classic car fraternity, but from businesses.

The discovery tour has become a popular event in the annual calendar of events in the district."

For 2002 organisers have introduced a number of features, including a white horse trail and four driving test challenges.

The tour starts from Hartham Park in Corsham and covers about 90 miles a day through Chippenham, Calne, Malmesbury, Wootton Bassett, Cricklade and Corsham.

To enter the tour telephone Angela Powell on (01249) 706520.