Historic Sports Car Club

We are delighted to confirm that agreement has been made for the E-type Challenge to be returning to the Silverstone Classic July 20th -22nd. The series of races created to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Jaguar model proved to be so popular that the HSCC are continuing with the series for 2012. Having been rated by the Autosport magazine as one of the success stories of 2011, it was easy for HSCC Executive Director Grahame White to put forward a strong argument for the E-type challenge to take the final place within the busy event schedule at the Silverstone Classic. The E-type Challenge continues with the Approval of Jaguar Heritage. Both Grahame White and Tony O’Keefe of Jaguar Heritage, said they were very pleased with the decision.

Competitors entering the Donington Historic Festival may like to know that there will be preview day on Thursday March 8th. If you would like to take part there is a test day form available to download from the calendar page. Please note that this is only available for those taking part in the Donington Historic Festival.

The celebration of all forms of Historic Formula 3 racing, returns to Cadwell Park for the second running of the Wolds Trophy. There will be races for Classic Formula 3, Historic Formula 3, 500cc Formula 3, plus races for Classic Racing Cars, Historic Formula Junior, HistoricTouring Cars, Historic Formula ford, Historic Formula Ford 2000, 70s Road Sports and Historic Road Sports. On the programme will be a round of the Classic Clubmans Championship as well. A provisional timetable and blank entry forms are now available to download. There will be testing available from the circuit on Friday 20th April. For spectators Cadwell Park has an advance ticket booking offer of £16 for a weekend ticket or £10 per day. Advance ticket offers will close on Tuesday 17th April go to ww.cadwellpark.co.uk or phone 0843 453 9000

The Martini Trophy with Super Sports Series dates have been finalised, regulations have been produced, and the classes amended for 2012. The first entry forms for Hockenheim are now available along with registration forms. Registration has been set at £350 in line with Historic Formula 2. At Hockenheim the 2 Litre cars will be racing for the last time with the Can Am cars of Super Sports. For all remaining races in the series, the Martini Trophy with SuperSports will be open to 2 Litre Sports Racing Cars only. To download your registration form and Hockenheim entry go to the Martini Trophy page of this website.

The Historic Formula 2 Championship, has attracted sponsorship from Grandstand Motorsport, who have been a long time supporter of the HSCC through their involvement with Historic Formula Ford. Grandstand are the leading UK Motor Sport Specialist travel company. Use the link page from this website to discover what Grandstand can do for you.

Entry forms are now available for the opening round of the 2012 Historic Formula 2 Championship at Hockenheim. Entry forms together with Championship Registration, and Championship Regs, are all available to download from the HF2 page of this website. Also available to download are registration forms for both Donington Historic Festival test days.

The successful E-type Challenge becomes a series of races for 2012, maintaining simliar regulations for those implemented in 2011, with a slight change to the weight structure. A full update together with the 2012 regulations are available to download from the Championships page of this website. The E-type Challenge series will commence at the Doningtion Historic Festival on May 5th -6th. Registration forms for the free Festival Preview day on March 8th are availabe to download from the Calendar page of this website. Series Registration and entry forms will be available shortly.

The new race series Historic Formula 3, for the one litre Formula 3 cars from from the period 1964 - 1970, will commence with two races at Cadwell Park on April 21st - 22nd. The series will complete at Dijon on October 6th and 7th. Revised Draft series regs are available on the Championship page of this website. We are aware of a number of European competitors who are basing their cars in the UK for 2012 specifically to contest this series. It should be great new addition for 2012

Race Retro The International Historic Motor Sport Show, 24th – 26th February Stoneleigh Park, Coventry

Always a great meeting point the Race Retro International Historic Motor Sport Show at Stoneleigh has become the unofficial start of the season for many of our members. Now in its 9th year of running, the show brings together all facets of Historic Motor Sport.

The HSCC will be in its traditional position on Speed Street located in Hall 2 Stand D36 and will have on display a broad spectrum of cars from our many Championships and Race series, together with a full compliment of office staff, to receive your race memberships and entry forms for the first race meeting of the year. Oh yes the season will certainly be off and running when we get to Stoneleigh. For full information on the show go to www.raceretro.com.

It's GO! GO! GO! for 2012. Donington March 17 - 18 Entry Forms Released.

It maybe unlucky for some, but the HSCC season starts off with a thirteen race programe over two days at the Donington Park circuit. There will be Championship races for Classic Racing Cars, Classic Formula 3, Historic Formula Ford, Historic Formula Junior divided into two races for both front an rear engine classes, Historic Formula Ford 2000, Historic Touring cars, and Derek Bell Trophy. The Guards Championship has two races one for GT Cars and one for the Sports Racing Cars, with the addition of an Invitation class for pre'67 over 2 Litre Sports Racing Cars. Both of the Guards races being of 40mins duration. There will also be a round of the HSCC 70s Roadsports Championship with their new title sponsor, Evans Waterless Coolants and a race for 500cc F3 cars. Aside from the Guards Trophy Races which will be of 40 minutes duration all other races over the weekend will be of 20 minutes. HSCC Executive Director Grahame White has added something new for this meeting. As it is the first race meeting of the year, everyone gains some extra practice time. 25 Minutes of practice for the 20 minute races and 30 minutes of practice for the two Guards Races. For an entry form go to the calendar page of this website. Donington Park has testing available on Thursday 16th March contact the circuit direct.

Great News for 2 Litre Sports Cars

Martini Trophy and Supersports Link-up for 2012

The Martini Trophy and the International Supersports Cup will join forces in 2012 to create an even stronger race series for 2-litre sports-racing cars under the management of the Historic Sports Car Club.

Following a recent meeting in London between Silvio and Angela Kalb from Supersports and Grahame White from the HSCC, an agreement was reached to bring the two series together and offer a superb programme of racing for next year.

The revised series, to be titled the Martini Trophy with Supersports, will enjoy a five-event, 10-race schedule at high-profile historic race meetings. The series will be managed by the HSCC from its office at Silverstone.

The cut-off date will remain as per the Martini regulations, for 2-litre sports-racing cars produced prior to the end of 1978 and as previously announced, some closed cockpit cars will be encouraged, notably Chevron B8s, B16s. For the Hockenheim race only Can-Am and big-engined sports will be eligible to race, but from then on it will be restricted to 2-litre cars only.

“This is best news for a long time for 2-litre sports car racing,” said Grahame White. “We have been talking about working together for some time so I’m delighted that agreement has been reached, the future looks really bright.”

The provisional calendar for the Martini Trophy with Supersports is:

Hockenheim Jim Clark Memorial (Germany) 14/15 April

Silverstone International Trophy 19/20 May

Brands Hatch Super Prix 30 June/1 July

Oulton Park Gold Cup 26/27 August

Dijon (France) 6/7 October

For more details about the HSCC, please visit www.hscc.org.uk

The inaugral International Historic Motoring Awards in Association with EFG International and Octane Magazine, were held at the Renaissance Hotel St. Pancras in London on the evening of Wednesday 16th November 2011. The guest of honour was Sir Stirling Moss OBE and the Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Martin Brundle. 11 Trophies designed and made for the awards by watchmaker B.R.M. were to be presented to categories from across the Classic World. The HSCC sponsored the Industry Champion of the Year, this was won by Revs Program at Stanford University, California.

Receiving the award on behalf of the HSCC, Executive Director Grahame White, balanced his praise for the membership which exceeded for the first time the 1000 barrier along with his gratitude to the Marshals and Officials whose voluntary efforts enable the club to put on a full and varied calendar of Race Meetings across the UK. His sentiments were seconded by the Master of Ceremonies Martin Brundle, who reminded everyone that without the Marshals there is no racing. So congratulations to all the HSCC members who have achieved this award and once more a big thank you to the boys and girls in orange for making it all possible.

The members of the Classic Formula 3 Association met in October and agreed some amendments to their Championship regulations, which moves the dateline from 1980 to 31st December 1984 allowing in amongst other chassis the famous RALT RT3, which launched the careers, of Jonathan Palmer, Ayrton Senna and Johnny Dumfries. All the later cars must run 'flat bottomed' and conform to a minimum weight limit of 470kgms. In line with the expansion of the 2 Litre Formula 3 Class the dateline on the Invitation Formula Ford 2000 Class has moved to 31.12.83.

The HSCC 70s Road Sports Championship announced a change in class Structure for 2012, which introduces a new group of cars into the category for next season. The 1300cc class will now split seperating the traditional metal bodied cars from the Glass Fibre bodied cars of the period. Among the list of new cars eligible are Clan Crusader, Mini Marcos Mk4, Mini Jem Mk3, Cox GTM and Davrian Mk7. The minimum weight for these cars has been established at 550kg, with Imp based cars up to 998cc engines on twin 150cd carbs, 9inch front discs, with iron piston callipers, standard rear drums, and 13inch x 5 inch wheels. Mini based cars up to 1275cc on twin 1.1/4 inch SU carbs, 7.4 inch front discs and standard Mni rear drums and 10 inch x 5 inch wheels.

Championship Chairman Charles Barter said this of the change: 'This new class is something the car owners have been requesting for some time. As a committee we have talked to the current competitors, who have voted to accept the change. I believe this is a great opportunity to bring more of these cars onto the circuit which have real racing pedigree and I feel they will be a great addition to our grids in 2012.'

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.

If you want to join in the fun on the track, you will need to be over 16 years of age, and hold a full driving licence. If under 17 you will need to contact the MSA for details of their academy scheme. You will also need to take an ARDS Test (Association of Racing Drivers Schools) to obtain a National B Race licence. For the full details of how to start racing go to the Website of the UK Motorsport Governing Body, (The MSA) www.msauk.uk.org and go to 'Getting Started' there you will find details of their Go Racing Pack. If you want to experience driving a race car on track before deciding, go to www.ards.co.ukfor the full list of Racing Schools Nationwide. There you will find a full range of choices from experience days to Full Race Courses to qualify for your National B Licence.