NEWS
VSCC to headline Castle Combe ‘Autumn Classic’ Race Meeting with a Standard & Modified Pre-war Sports-Car (Set 3) Invitation Race
Friday 30 August 2013
The Club is delighted that we have once again been invited to take a headline race at the ‘Castle Combe Autumn Classic Meeting’ on Sunday 6 October, supported by Carole Nash Insurance & Bristol Forklifts. The race will be dedicated to Standard & Modified Pre-war Sports-Cars that showcase the Vintage Sports-Car Club at its very best. Following on a week after the last official VSCC Race Meeting of the season at Snetterton, it is an ideal conclusion to the competition year.
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VSCC to mark the ‘turning of the seasons’ with a bumper weekend of Vintage motoring activities
Thursday 29 August 2013
The VSCC hosts not one, but two great events over the weekend of the 7/8 September as we transition seamlessly into the Autumn sporting calendar. Saturday sees the Autumn Rally have its second running in the Berkshire Area, under the stewardship of local member Richard Scott whilst our historic Madresfield Driving Tests will take place against the backdrop of the Malvern Hills on the Sunday. Entries are now closed for both events, however, we will still consider late entries from anyone who would still like to take part (or marshal)!
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THE Light Car and Edwardian Section AUTUMN DRIVING TESTS & GYMKHANA
Wednesday 28 August 2013
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Prescott, nr Gotherington, Gloucestershire GL52 9RD
This year’s Light Car and Edwardian Section Autumn Driving Tests will be held at Prescott Speed Hill Climb (without the Hill Climb or the speed!), the same venue at the main Club’s prestigious August Hill Climb. The programme for the day is a morning and afternoon of Driving Tests in the grounds of the estate. These will be the bookends for a LC&ES lunch at The Clubhouse.
Tests will be gentle on both the drivers and the cars with some fun and games thrown in. At the end of the tests there will be the Section’s Annual General Meeting.
Last Chance to enter VSCC Madresfield Driving Tests
Thursday 22 August 2013
Entries close soon for one of the Club’s oldest and most iconic events, the Madresfield Driving Tests & Concours, first held on the mile-long drive of Madresfield Court back in 1947. Don’t miss your chance to enter this most celebrated competition, taking place on Sunday 8 September – but hurry as entries close next week on Tuesday 27 August.
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Calling all VSCC Rallyists - Entries close soon for the Autumn Rally
Wednesday 21 August 2013
This year’s Autumn Rally on Saturday 7 September heralds the change of seasons and moves east from last year’s event, starting and finishing at The George and Dragon at Wolverton, just off the A339 between Newbury and Basingstoke.
The event has already received a strong entry in all classes; however, we still have capacity to welcome any latecomers. But hurry as entries will close on Monday 26 August.
Welsh Speed Weekend at Pembrey Circuit (17-18 August) Sprint and Hawthorn Memorial Trophies Race Meeting Report.
Tuesday 20 August 2013
The VSCC’s Welsh Speed Weekend saw 150 members bring their Pre-war and Historic vehicles from all over the British Isles to support the event which is growing in stature year by year. The warm welcome that is afforded to the Club from the circuit staff and the locals and the challenge of the technical Pembrey track is what draws in the competitors. Three drivers and the meeting Steward had traveled from Scotland, as well as many from North Yorkshire, Kent, Sussex and Essex.
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Welsh Speed Weekend Results are now Live
Monday 19 August 2013
Members can now download Results from the VSCC Welsh Speed Weekend which took place this past weekend 17/18 August at Pembrey.
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The VSCC are off to Pembrey.... are you?
Friday 16 August 2013
The VSCC are headed to Pembrey Circuit in South Wales this weekend for the Club’s annual Welsh Speed Weekend, comprising not one, not two but three exciting events over the two days at the welcoming venue.
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Entries close soon for The Autumn Rally
Thursday 15 August 2013
Taking place on Saturday 7th September, this year’s Autumn Rally heralds the change of seasons and moves east, starting and finishing at The George and Dragon at Wolverton; just off the A339 between Newbury and Basingstoke.
The event has already received a strong entry in all classes, however, we still have capacity to welcome any late joiners.
High Profile Historics support Hawthorn Memorial and Spanish Trophies Race at Pembrey this weekend.
Wednesday 14 August 2013
A quality grid of historic racers that are more commonly seen gracing the larger historic events in the UK and on the continent will be in action at Pembrey this weekend for the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Hawthorn Memorial Trophies Race Meeting.
Philip Walker comes fresh from dominating the Historic Grand Prix Car Association races for Pre 1961 Grand Prix Cars at the AVD Old Timer Grand Prix at the Nurburgring in Germany. Not only did Philip put his 1959 Lotus 16 on pole for the race, he also took two victories in two hard fought 14 lap races. He is the favourite for the outright race win and the Hawthorn Memorial Trophy, but he faces stiff competition from a threatening pack of ERA’s.
All set for a Vintage Double Header at Pembrey
Tuesday 13 August 2013
Pembrey Race Circuit in South Wales will be the base for 150 Hundred Vintage and Historic Cars that will compete at the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Vintage Speed Weekend (17-18 August2013).
Competition gets underway on Saturday 17 August with a Sprint competition for 90 cars in eight classes.
The August issue of Classic and Competition Car is now available to download.
Monday 12 August 2013
The August issue contains reports from two of the World’s major classic motorsport events, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Silverstone Classic, plus two VSCC meetings at Shelsley Walsh and Mallory Park.
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Three ERAs confirmed for Pembrey!
Friday 09 August 2013
No less than THREE ERAs will compete at Pembrey Circuit in South Wales next weekend for the VSCC's ‘Welsh Speed Weekend’ on 17-18 August.
Mac Hulbert comes fresh from achieving ‘Fastest Time of the Day’ at last weekend’s Prescott Speed Hill Climb with ERA R4D. He will also be looking to retain his grasp on the Hawthorn Spanish Trophy for Pre-war Racing Cars in which he was victorious in last year.
Last call for 1950s Sports Racers for the Welsh Speed Weekend, Pembrey Circuit 17-18 August
Thursday 08 August 2013
There are still places available on the grid for our revered Hawthorn International Trophy Race for 1950s Sports Racing Cars at Pembrey circuit near Swansea in South Wales, part of the Club’s celebrated Hawthorn Memorial Trophies Meeting on Sunday 18 August, part of the Welsh Speed Weekend.
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Classic Car Weekly Show Winners Announced at VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb 2013
Wednesday 07 August 2013
Classic Car Weekly were represented at VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb by Sam Skelton who was tasked to present three ‘Show Awards’ supported by the magazine and Footman James.
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ERAs go head-to-head as rare Astons invade Prescott
Tuesday 06 August 2013
Read Classic and Sports Car's report of VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, by Russell Campbell
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ERAs go head-to-head as battle for ‘Fastest Time of the Day’ goes down to the wire at VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb 2013.
Monday 05 August 2013
Mac Hulbert’s ‘R4D’ claimed ‘Fastest Time of the Day’ at this year’s Vintage Sports-Car Club Prescott Speed Hill Climb in a battle that came down to the wire in the closing minutes of a thrilling weekend’s competition.
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Gearing up for a Great Prescott Speed Hill Climb 2013
Friday 02 August 2013
Prescott is not just about four wheels and engines (or three if you are a Morgan enthusiast!), the annual Bicycle Races are a highlight for the hundreds of youngsters who enjoy the event every year with their families. Merry Printers once again kindly sponsor this year’s races that start at 9.00am on Sunday morning.
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August Newsletter
Friday 02 August 2013
The August edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club members to download
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'Black Elvis' is ready to Rock Prescott Speed Hill Climb this weekend!
Thursday 01 August 2013
Colbert Hamilton aka ‘Black Elvis’ will rock Prescott Clubhouse on Saturday night, as part of the evening entertainment at this year’s VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb. The UK's original Black Elvis will play Elvis’s greatest hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s from 9.15pm.
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