News
Below you will find the latest news from the HSCC. Click on the copy to open up the pdf of the full press release. Alternatively, scroll down and click on the name of the championship for specific news.
Race Retro The International Historic Motorsport Show 12th - 14th March Stoneleigh Warwickshire
HSCC Members Ticket Deal
Start the racing season with a visit to Race Retro. If March 28th is too far away come along to Race Retro to meet up with your friends and colleagues at Race Retro. The show organisers have put together a special discount deal for all HSCC members if you contact them via See Tickets: 0871 2307517 and quote reference HSCC. For full details of Race Retro go to www.raceretro.com
Silverstone Sunday 28th March 2010
Entry forms and the Provisional Timetable are now available to download for the HSCC Silverstone Season Opener on Sunday 28th March from the Calendar page of this website. There is a nine race programme which will be held on the Silverstone National Circuit. There are Championship races for 70s Roadsports, Classic Racing Cars, a double header for Classic Formula 3, Guards Trophy, Historic Formula Ford, Historic Formula Junior, Historic Roadsports and Historic Touring Cars.
Testing is available from Silverstone Circuit for Friday 26th March go to the Calendar Page on this website for a direct link and contact details.
Cadwell Park Sunday 11th April
Entry forms and the Provisional Timetable are now available to download for the HSCC Cadwell Park Historic Race Meeting on Sunday 11th April from the Calendar Page of this website. There is to be a ten race programme held over the Full Cadwell Park circuit. There are Championship races for 70s Roadsports, a double header for Classic Racing Cars, Historic Formula Ford, Historic Formula Junior two races, one for front engine and one for rear engine cars both grids will be competing for their section of the Barry Westmoreland Memorial Trophy.Historic Roadsports, a double header for Historic Touring Cars and Formula Ford 2000. Testing is available from Cadwell Park circuit for Friday 9th April go to the Calendar Page on this webstie for a direct link and contact details.
HSCC Race Calendar Finalised
Following a winter of top level discussion the HSCC is pleased to announce their race calendar is now finalised. Club Chairman Chris Sharples said 'This I believe is our best ever programme of races.' Starting in March at Silverstone, the key note events for the year are May 15th/16th the Silverstone International Trophy, June 5th/6th Snetterton 'Autosport 3 Hour' Race Meeting, 3rd/4th July Brands Hatch Super Prix with rounds of the FIA Historic Formula One Championship and the FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars, July 23rd - 25th The Silverstone Classic August 29th/30th Oulton Park Gold Cup, November 6th/7th The Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone. There will also be two opportunities for HSCC members to race at prestige European race meetings. 24th - 26th September Spa 6 Hour Race meeting, where the HSCC open wheel groups have two races over the weekend, 1st - 3rd October Dijon En Prenois HSCC closed wheel groups will have two races as part of the Trophees De Bourgogne.
HSCC Marshal availability 2010
The Marshal availibility form for the 2010 is now available. All of you who have previously assisted us at Race Meetings and provided us with a name and address, have had forms posted to them on 29th January. If you do not receive a form, please let us know and we will send a form from the office. Alternatively a 2010 is also available to download by clicking here. Many thanks for your support in 2009 we hope you have a great season with us in 2010.
Want to be a Race Marshal?
Ever wanted to be that little bit closer to the racing, be part of a friendly enthusiastic team? Maybe you should consider being a Race Marshal. The British Motor Racing Marshals Club, has regions across the country and there is likely to be one based at your favourite Motor Sport venue. Training sessions are already underway for novice and experienced Marshals to prepare themselves for the 2010. The Marshals club will be at Race Retro Stoneleigh March 12th - 14th. But for more information on how you can be involved go to www.marshals.co.uk. Remember we cannot go racing without the loyal support of these volunteers across the country.
Race Retro Stoneleigh 12th - 14th March 2010
The HSCC will be back on show at the Race Retro Exhibition, at Stoneleigh NAC, Warwickshire,
March 12th - 14th. The Race Retro Exhibition now in its sixth year, is the dedicated event for Historic Motorsport.
The HSCC will be bringing a showcase of cars representative of their Historic Race Championships,
including Formula Junior, Roadsports, Historic Formula Ford, Historic Touring cars and Guards Trophy.
Full details of the full HSCC race calendar will be on the stand, together with the opportunity to register for the HSCC over 2 Litre Saloon car race at the Silverstone Classic, and information of the new Jaguar E-Type series for 2011 will also be available on the stand.
Come along and meet the HSCC staff together with Championship representatives on stand D36 in Hall 2.
F5000 Gathering at Autosport International Racing Car Show Friday 15th January 2010
Photo courtesy of Jeff Bloxham
A superb gathering of current and former Formula 5000 drivers was the highlight of the HSCC stand at the Autosport Show. A total of 21 guests took part in the gathering on Friday 15th January, the attendees were as follows: Ray Allen, Derek Bell, Clive Baker, Chris Craft, Bob Evans, Divina Galica, Neil Glover, Willie Green, Neil Glover, Michael Lyons,Richard Piper, Marcus Pye, Gordon Spice, Patrick Sumner, Steve Thompson,Mike Walker, Mike Wilds,Cyd Williams and Matthew Wurr. Club Chairman Chris Sharples, said ' I am very proud of today's achievement by our Executive Director Grahame White and the office team.'
HSCC Announce their 2 Races for the Silverstone Classic July 23rd - July 25th 2010
At the Autosport International Racing Car Show, the HSCC announced the two grids they will be providing for the Silverstone Classic. For 2010 there will be a non championship grid for HSCC Roadsports comprised of competitors contesting either the Historic or 70s Roadsports Championships. New for 2010 there will also be an over 2 Litre Historic Touring car grid. All cars are to be pre'66 and the regulations will be similiar to those from the successful HSCC British Grand Prix support race of 2008. This was for cars that conformed to either FIA Appendix K or Historic Racing Saloon Register regulations. Further details will be released shortly.
As in previous years, the HSCC are the overall organisers for all on the day track activities. For full details of the on and off track programme visit www.silverstoneclassic.com
Guards Trophy Competitors Reminder
Guards Trophy Competitors are reminded that when registering for the 2010 Championship the office will require a copy of the front sheet of your current FIA HTP papers. Your registrar HSCC Chief Scrutineer Dallas Smith, will be checking your car conforms to the FIA paperwork that you must present to him at your first meeting. If you are currently without papers now is the time to contact the MSA.
HSCC Provisional 2010 Calendar
Listed below is the Final Calendar of HSCC Dates for 2010. Please note there are changes from the dates published in the December issue of HSCC News change.
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Sunday |
28th March |
Silverstone |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Sunday |
11th April |
Cadwell Park |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Saturday/Sunday |
15th - 16th May |
Silverstone |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Saturday/Sunday |
5th -6th June |
Snetterton (Autosport 3Hr) |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Sunday |
20th June |
Mallory Park |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Saturday/Sunday |
3rd - 4th July |
Brands Hatch (Super Prix) |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Friday - Sunday |
23rd - 25th July |
Silverstone Classic |
Invited Race Groups |
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Sunday |
1st August |
Castle Combe |
Invited HSCC Championships |
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Saturday/Sunday |
7th - 8th August |
Croft |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Sunday/Monday |
29th - 30th August |
Oulton Park (Gold Cup) |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Saturday |
11th September |
Brands Hatch Indy |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Friday - Sunday |
24th - 26th September |
Spa Francorchamps (6 Hr Race Meeting) |
Race for HSCC Open Wheel Race Car Groups. |
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Friday - Sunday |
1st - 3rd October |
Dijon en Prenois |
Race for HSCC Closed Wheel Race Groups |
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Saturday |
9th October |
Silverstone (Finals) |
HSCC Championship Race Meeting |
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Saturday/Sunday |
6th - 7th November |
Silverstone Walter Hayes Trophy |
Non Championship Scratch Races for Historic Cars |
Historic Formula 2 Provisional Calendar for 2010
Listed below is the Historic Formula 2 Provisional Timetable for 2010, please note these dates are provisional and maybe subject to change.
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16th - 18th April |
Hockenheim |
Germany |
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21st - 23rd May |
Spa Francorchamps |
Belgium |
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4th - 6th June |
Monza |
Italy |
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3rd - 4th July |
Brands Hatch GP Circuit |
United Kingdom |
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4th - 5th September |
Nogaro |
France |
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1st - 3rd October |
Dijon |
France |
HSCC 70s Proposed Weights for 2010
Looking to enter the HSCC 70s Road Sports Championship for 2010? Following the drivers forum at Silverstone on 17th October we now have available the eligibilty list including weights for the 2010 Championship
Click here to download Can't find your car? Contact the office with an e-mail to see if it is eligible.
Go racing!
Motor SportVisionnow run ARDS race licence tests at Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, and Snettertoncircuits. The test is two hours in duration, and includes the written andpractical parts. For the practical elements drivers will use our vehicles.(Brands Hatch – Renault Megane Sport, Oulton Park – Renault Clio Sport,Snetterton – Vauxhall VX220).
For further informationcontact Nick Rice on 01474 875218
