Snetterton Race Meeting
29 Sep 2013
Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2JU
Following the overwhelming success of the VSCC‘s inaugural meeting at Snetterton last year, we are thrilled to return the Club’s most prestigious Seaman Memorial Trophies back to Norfolk in 2013 to bring our racing season to another fitting finale.
We are thrilled to have received a super entry for our 12 Races on the SN200 circuit, its sure to be a thrilling spectacle with the track’s blend of long, fast straights and technical, sweeping bends, which so suits Vintage and Historic cars.
Highlights of the meeting include:
- The conclusion of the 2013 Owner-Driver-Mechanic Award for competitors in the Standard and Modified Pre-war Sports-Car Race. (click here to read news item)
- David Morris aiming to win a record nineteenth Historic Seaman Trophy for ERA R11B ‘Humphrey’. (click here to read news item)
- Philip Walker looking to win a notable tenth victory with his Lotus 16 in the Flockhart Trophy Race.
- Will Mahany flies in from the Caribbean to defend the Spero Title, that he has won an amazing eight times in succession. (click here to read news item)
- British GT and Le Mans star Calum Lockie swaps modern machinery for a Pre-war Maserati 6CM in the Pre-war Racing Cars Race.
- 1950s Sports Racers enjoy their final blast of the year, a superb field has been attracted for this final swansong of 2013 including Lister Jaguar, Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, Sadler MKIII, Lotus XI and three Maserati’s (two 300S and 200S).
- Pre-war Special Sports-Cars
- F3(500)
Practice commences at 9.00am
Lunch break 12.00pm – 1.00pm
The full programme of the Seaman Memorial Trophies Meeting includes (12 races):
Racing starts at 1.00pm
| R1 | The Redgate Mug (Pre war Standard and Modified Sports-Cars) SET 3 | 8 laps | |
| R2 | Historic Seaman (Pre 1941 Racing Cars) and Flockhart Trophy (Pre 1961 Racing Cars) Trophies Race SET 2 | 12 laps | |
| R3 | Handicap Race for Pre-war cars SET 6 | 5 laps each | |
| R4 | F3(500) Racing Cars | 6 laps | |
| R5 | Standard and Modified Pre-war Racing Cars | 10 laps | |
| R6 | Spero and Voiturette Trophies (for Pre-war cars up to 1100cc and 750cc) | 6 laps | |
| R7 | Vintage Seaman Trophy (Pre 1931 Vintage Racing Cars) | 10 laps | |
| R8 | Scratch Race for Pre-war cars | 5 laps | |
| R9 | 1950s Sports Racing Cars | 10 laps | |
| R10 | Scratch Race for Pre-war cars | 5 laps | |
| R11 | Handicap Races for Pre-war cars | 5 laps each | |
| R12 | The Donington Mug (Special Pre-war Sports-Cars) | 8 laps | |
PRE-EVENT TESTING, FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
MSV are hosting a Test Day on the preceding Friday to our meeting open to any closed or open wheel car, whether competing over the weekend or not. The day will use the longer SN300 circuit with both Full Day and Half Day Booking available:
| Full Day | £240 |
| Half Day AM | £150 |
| Half Day - PM | £170 |
The day will be split into sessions and is open to the following vehicle types: Single Seaters - max 108 dB(A) static, Sports and Saloons - max 105 dB(A) static, Sports Racing Cars - max 108 dB(A) static.
Availability is not guaranteed so please book early to secure your place. Please note: ARDS-qualified instructors and National B (or above) race licence holders are welcome as passengers, and there is no additional charge.
Book your place directly with MSV at http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/testing/2013/september/130927-sn.aspx
Ticket prices:
Advance ticket sales are now closed but tickets will be available to buy on the day.
£17.00 On the Gate
Children ages 13 years and under go free.
Facilities info: Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Camping • Showers • Parking
Spectator info: Open to Public • No Dogs • Autojumble • Regalia • Advance Booking
Advance ticket sales are now closed but tickets will be available to buy on the day.
£17.00 On the Gate
Children ages 13 years and under go free.
Facilities info: Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Camping • Showers • Parking
Spectator info: Open to Public • No Dogs • Autojumble • Regalia • Advance Booking
Entries are now closed
Competitor info: Edwardian • Vintage • Post-vintage • Historic • Tyres • MSA Race National B Licence
• Shared Entries • Fire Extinguisher • Trailers
Download the Paddock Plan here
EVENT TIMETABLE
Saturday 28 September
2115hrs Access to circuit – Competitors will be directed to a parking area only and not the paddock. There is another race meeting taking place on Saturday at which the final race is scheduled to finish at 1830hrs followed by a hospitality event in the paddock. There will be no paddock access until such time as the organising club or circuit management allow, contractually this is 2115hrs. If you do not like waiting around do not arrive early.
Sunday 29 September
0745 hrs – 1100 hrs Drivers Signing-on Opens
0745 hrs – 1130 hrs Scrutineering Opens
0830 hrs Racing Engines may be started
0830 hrs New to Circuit Drivers’ Briefing for Competitors who have not raced on the Snetterton 200 circuit
0900 hrs – 1150 hrs Official Practice Sessions - detailed in Practice Matrix in the Entry List Booklet
0930 hrs New to Circuit Drivers’ Briefing for Competitors who have not raced on the Snetterton 200 circuit
1200 hrs - 1300 hrs Lunch Break
1300 hrs onwards Racing commences
Race 1 Redgate Mug Race for Standard and Modified Pre-war Sports-Cars (Set 3 - 8 Laps)
Race 2 Historic Seaman & Flockhart Trophies Race for Pre-1961 Racing Cars (Set 2 - 12 Laps)
Race 3 Short Handicap Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 6 - 5 Laps)
Race 4 F3 (500) Racing Cars (6 Laps)
Race 5 Standard and Modified Pre-war Racing Cars Race (10 Laps)
Race 6 Spero & Voiturette Trophies Race (6 Laps)
Race 7 Vintage Seaman Trophy Race for Vintage Racing Cars (Set 1 – 10 Laps)
Race 8 Short Scratch Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 5 – 5 Laps)
Race 9 1950s Sports Racing Cars Race (10 Laps)
Race 10 Short Scratch Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 5 - 5 Laps)
Race 11 Short Handicap Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 6 – 5 Laps)
Race 12 Donington Mug Race for Special Pre-war Sports-Cars (Set 4 – 8 Laps)
1830hrs All Race Engines Silent
Competitor info: Edwardian • Vintage • Post-vintage • Historic • Tyres • MSA Race National B Licence
• Shared Entries • Fire Extinguisher • Trailers
Download the Paddock Plan here
EVENT TIMETABLE
Saturday 28 September
2115hrs Access to circuit – Competitors will be directed to a parking area only and not the paddock. There is another race meeting taking place on Saturday at which the final race is scheduled to finish at 1830hrs followed by a hospitality event in the paddock. There will be no paddock access until such time as the organising club or circuit management allow, contractually this is 2115hrs. If you do not like waiting around do not arrive early.
Sunday 29 September
0745 hrs – 1100 hrs Drivers Signing-on Opens
0745 hrs – 1130 hrs Scrutineering Opens
0830 hrs Racing Engines may be started
0830 hrs New to Circuit Drivers’ Briefing for Competitors who have not raced on the Snetterton 200 circuit
0900 hrs – 1150 hrs Official Practice Sessions - detailed in Practice Matrix in the Entry List Booklet
0930 hrs New to Circuit Drivers’ Briefing for Competitors who have not raced on the Snetterton 200 circuit
1200 hrs - 1300 hrs Lunch Break
1300 hrs onwards Racing commences
Race 1 Redgate Mug Race for Standard and Modified Pre-war Sports-Cars (Set 3 - 8 Laps)
Race 2 Historic Seaman & Flockhart Trophies Race for Pre-1961 Racing Cars (Set 2 - 12 Laps)
Race 3 Short Handicap Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 6 - 5 Laps)
Race 4 F3 (500) Racing Cars (6 Laps)
Race 5 Standard and Modified Pre-war Racing Cars Race (10 Laps)
Race 6 Spero & Voiturette Trophies Race (6 Laps)
Race 7 Vintage Seaman Trophy Race for Vintage Racing Cars (Set 1 – 10 Laps)
Race 8 Short Scratch Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 5 – 5 Laps)
Race 9 1950s Sports Racing Cars Race (10 Laps)
Race 10 Short Scratch Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 5 - 5 Laps)
Race 11 Short Handicap Race for Pre-war Cars (Set 6 – 5 Laps)
Race 12 Donington Mug Race for Special Pre-war Sports-Cars (Set 4 – 8 Laps)
1830hrs All Race Engines Silent
This page shows the named trophies awarded at this meeting and the associated aggregate trophies.
To see the index for all trophies click here
To see the current leaders for this year's aggregate championship click here
To see your personal results click here
Click a trophy name below to see the trophy picture and past winners.
| Trophies |
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| The Bruce Spollon Memorial Trophy |
| FLOCKHART TROPHY |
| Sean Danaher Restorations |
You'll find the circuit 10 miles north-east of Thetford on the A11 from London to Norwich. Coming from the south, leave the M11 at junction 9 and follow the A11. From the north or west, use the M11/A11 and join the A11 after Newmarket.
Eccles Road, Attleborough and Thetford stations are on the main Cambridge to Norwich line.
For more information please go to www.snetterton.co.uk
Eccles Road, Attleborough and Thetford stations are on the main Cambridge to Norwich line.
For more information please go to www.snetterton.co.uk
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There is also a link to Accomdoation suggestions on the Snetterton webiste (Click here to access)
There is also a link to Accomdoation suggestions on the Snetterton webiste (Click here to access)
Thank you for volunteering, we are very lucky to have had an overwhelming response from people to marshal and now have all positions allocated.
The entry list is only available to logged in members.
