Elegance on the Lawn: Women in Wheels Joins the Judging Panel at Salon Privé 2025

Women In Wheels Judging Salon Privé

This year, the manicured lawns of Blenheim Palace will once again play host to motoring royalty, as Salon Privé returns for its 20th anniversary and Women in Wheels is proudly in the spotlight.

We’re thrilled (and honestly still pinching ourselves) to announce that Women in Wheels has been officially invited to join the judging panel for the Lockton Club Trophy at Salon Privé 2025. As one of the most prestigious automotive events in the world, this is more than just an honour, it’s a powerful recognition of women’s growing presence and influence in the luxury car world.

What is the Salon Privé?

Set against the grandeur of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Salon Privé is the UK’s most exclusive car concours and garden party rolled into one. Think fine champagne, couture fashion, and a jaw-dropping lineup of the rarest classic cars, hypercars, and concept marvels. Over the years, it has earned its place as a crown jewel in the international automotive calendar.

And this year, it celebrates two decades of automotive excellence.

A Judging Role Like No Other

The Lockton Club Trophy, introduced by Lockton Performance, celebrates private collectors who bring their beloved cars to the palace lawns, and this year, Women in Wheels will help decide which of these stunning machines takes home the prize.

To be part of this inner circle, alongside respected motoring journalists, restorers, collectors, and industry figures, is a meaningful step forward in our mission: to spotlight women who live for the thrill of the drive, the beauty of design, and the power of performance.

More Than Metal and Paint

We see this as a celebration of elegance, expertise, and passion, qualities that define not only the cars but also the women behind Women in Wheels. From CEOs to creatives, our members are rewriting the rulebook on who belongs in the driver's seat.

As we sip Laurent-Perrier on the judging lawns and deliberate over V12s and vintage curves, we’ll be doing it with poise, precision, and plenty of horsepower.

Why This Matters

Representation matters. And when women take up space, whether it’s behind the wheel, on the podium, or in the judge’s circle, it shifts the entire narrative of the automotive world.

We’re not just here to admire the cars. We’re here to drive them, celebrate them, and shape the future of luxury motoring with elegance, confidence, and unapologetic joy.

So to the team at Salon Privé and Lockton Performance: thank you for the invitation. We’re ready to judge, in heels, with heart.

Follow our journey at Blenheim Palace this August as we share behind-the-scenes moments, meet fellow car connoisseurs, and celebrate a new chapter for women in automotive excellence.

You can join us on Sunday, where Women In Wheels will have their own paddock for sportscars, grab your ticket now.