NEWS

Brilliant to be at Brooklands

Thursday 31 January 2013

Vintage Sports-Car Club members are revered in motoring circles as a hardy bunch; they simply can’t wait to get their Pre-war cars back in action after the winter break (save those hardy souls who have already braved the cold for our overnight Measham Rally in early January) and consequently a superb entry of nearly 70 of the VSCC’s best will be in action this Sunday (3 February 2013) on the hallowed turf at Brooklands Museum in Surrey for the New Year Driving Tests.

FIVA Announces Old Vehicle Charter

Wednesday 30 January 2013

Turin Charter officially comes into force

  This policy paper highlights the cultural and historical importance of the automobile and advocates the responsible treatment of historical vehicles. These principles and guidelines provide support for owners of historical vehicles in the use, maintenance, repair and restoration of their vehicle. The charter is a landmark document, recognised worldwide. It is FIVA’s reaction to demands from international political organisations such as the EU Parliament and UNESCO, joining the ranks of the Barcelona Charter for the protection of historical ships and the Riga Charter for the protection of historical railways. 

VSCC 2013 Trials Season is go!

Wednesday 30 January 2013

We are now accepting entries for the Club’s first four Trials of the year so make sure you don’t miss out and submit yours now!

Exmoor Fringe Trial, Saturday 16 February – A Call for Marshals!

Tuesday 29 January 2013

The Vintage Sports-Car Club is heading to the South-West region soon for our celebrated annual Exmoor Fringe Trial and we still require a number of volunteers to help run the event.

Across the USA in a 1904 Oldsmobile

Monday 28 January 2013

On 13th April 2013, VSCC member Joy Rainey and her Team will leave Oceanside, California to drive coast to coast across the USA, a distance of just under 3000 miles in a 109 year old Oldsmobile to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
Joy, better known for piloting faster cars, has successfully participated in speed hill-climbing events throughout the UK for many years, and recently long-distance rallies with her partner and co-driver Trevor Hulks.

An Invitation to attend the VSCC Awards Dinner, Friday 22 March 2013

Thursday 24 January 2013

Club members and guests are invited to attend the first VSCC Awards Dinner celebrating the achievements of Club Members throughout the 2012 season. As well as a fine meal, you will be able to enjoy the company of Club members, the presentation of the illustrious awards and an exclusive interview with our high-profile guest of honour from the world of Historic Motorsport (details to be confirmed very soon). Motorsport commentator, Ian Titchmarsh, will compere the evening that will be held in the Wheatcroft Suite at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Castle Donington, Derbyshire which is a stones throw from Donington Park Racing Circuit, East Midlands Airport and Junctions 23A/24 of the M1 Motorway.

VSCC Members Invited to Attend Brooklands Film Night, Saturday 2 February 2013

Wednesday 23 January 2013

On the eve of the New Year Driving Tests (Saturday 2 February), Brooklands Museum are hosting their traditional Film Night for VSCC Members within the Club house.
Films to be shown will cover the usual broad spectrum including period Brooklands films and other subjects such as aviation. Tickets for the evening include a supper.
The Programme for the evening is as follows; the Bar will be open from 6pm, with dinner at 7.00pm, followed by films, with close at approx 10.30pm.  The bar will be open for the duration of the evening until the close of the event.

VSCC Extends Young Member Benefits to under 30s

Tuesday 22 January 2013

The Committee of the Vintage Sports-Car Club has voted to increase the age up to which younger members benefit from half price entry fees from 25 to 30 years old with immediate effect.
The VSCC has long encouraged youth into the Pre-war car movement and has offered half price entry fees and membership rates to youngsters for over 15 years.  As such, the VSCC boasts young membership levels that are much higher than most Vintage, Classic and Historic Motoring Clubs and has always welcomed a good number of young competitors to its events. 

Northern Delights in store for VSCC in April

Tuesday 22 January 2013

Entries are now being accepted for two of the Clubs most northerly based annual events.

New Year Driving Test Entries Close Tonight!

Monday 21 January 2013

We would like to remind all competitors that entries for the New Year Driving Tests, held at Brooklands Museum on Sunday 3 February need to be received before midnight tonight (Monday 21 January).

Snow at Chipping Norton

Friday 18 January 2013

Falling within the amber warning area, Chipping Norton has had a lot of snow this morning.

New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands Museum, Sunday 3 February - Entries Closing Soon!

Wednesday 16 January 2013

Entries close soon for our celebrated New Year Driving Tests so if you have yet to submit your entry, do not delay!

Measham Rally Provisional Results Live

Tuesday 15 January 2013

Provisional Results for the VSCC Measham Rally 2013 are now available to view online

Measham Rally Photos

Monday 14 January 2013

Members can now view Donald Stringer’s photographs of the 2013 Measham Rally Competition held over night at the weekend in the Chilterns area.  Log in with your membership number and PIN and click on the ‘Events’ tab. 

VSCC 2013 Season Launched to the General Public on Main Stage at Autosport International

Friday 11 January 2013

Yesterday, on Thursday 10 January, Club Secretary, Mike Stripe and Public Relations Manager, Gillian Carr took to the main stage at Autosport International at Birmingham’s NEC to launch the 2013 VSCC Public Events Season.

Don’t forget to volunteer to marshal for the 2013 season!

Wednesday 09 January 2013

Enclosed with the January Newsletter, Members will have received the new-look Marshals’ Volunteering Form.

January issue of Classic and Competiton Car available to download

Tuesday 08 January 2013

The January issue of Classic and Competition Car is now available to download for free at www.classicandcompetitioncar.com

January Newsletter Now Available to Download

Monday 07 January 2013

The January Newsletter is now available for Club members to download.  Log in with your membership and PIN and click on the NEWS menu and click on NEWSLETTERS on the left hand menu.

NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE CLUB COMMITTEE

Thursday 03 January 2013

To register as a new candidate please apply to the Club Secretary for a Nomination Form which must be completed to show the signed consent of the candidate along with details of the members who are proposing and seconding the nominations. New nominations must be received in writing at the Club Office on or before 5.00pm on Tuesday 8 January 2013.

Final entries are still being accepted for the first event of the 2013 VSCC competition season, The Measham Rally

Wednesday 02 January 2013

We would like to remind competitors that entries will close at midnight tonight for the first event of the 2013 VSCC competition season.