Castle Combe Autumn Classic
06 Oct 2013
Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY
Supported by Carole Nash Insurance & Bristol Forklifts the Autumn Classic Meeting’ has a wonderful, relaxed ‘end of season’ atmosphere and is supported by a number of other high quality grids which may well appeal to our members and fit well with our Pre-war grid, in particular, two FISCAR races for 1950s Sports-Cars, Formula Junior and Historic Aston Martins.
The Vintage Sports-Car Club fields a grid of Pre-war Sports-Cars, one of the most popular VSCC racing catagories. The competitors will be relishing the opportunity to compete for fun and close the season going out ‘on top’. The majority of the grid are original cars from the 20s and 30s that are little changed from how they left the factories before going off to contest races at Brooklands and Montlhery in France. The drivers enjoy a fantastic camaraderie and share an enthusiasm for this era of car that cannot be rivalled. Their hospitality marquee travels to all of the Club’s circuit racing event and provides a welcome base to swap tips and share stories of on-track conquests.
Andrew Mitchell will be the man to watch in his 1937 HRG who pipped the unusual Frazer Nash saloon of marque specialist Patrick Blakeney-Edwards. You might imagine the pretty saloon to be slow thanks to the weight of the body, but it is defyingly quick, and Patrick will be keen to settle the scores with Andrew. Further back, the larger capacity cars of John Guyatt’s Talbot Lago and Jerome Fack’s Brough Superior Alpine will face strong competition from David Ozanne and Keith Piper’s Aston Martins, keen for a strong finish in their marquee’s Centenary year.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to see VSCC racers in action on the fantastic 1.85 mile circuit that the Club rarely gets the chance to visit and a full day of Historic Racing.
Spectators are encouraged to wear period clothing and there is a special parking area for VSCC members and a ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer for members. Spectator tickets cost only £15.00 for two and children under 17 go free. Call 01249 782417 or go to www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk to book and quote ‘VSCC2013’ but hurry, bookings close early week begining 30 September.
Times
Parades from 12 noon, Grid Walkabout from 1pm and Racing from 1.30pm.
Highlights of the Day...
Download the paddock plan here
See the Castle Combe website for further details. Click here to visit the event page.
The Vintage Sports-Car Club fields a grid of Pre-war Sports-Cars, one of the most popular VSCC racing catagories. The competitors will be relishing the opportunity to compete for fun and close the season going out ‘on top’. The majority of the grid are original cars from the 20s and 30s that are little changed from how they left the factories before going off to contest races at Brooklands and Montlhery in France. The drivers enjoy a fantastic camaraderie and share an enthusiasm for this era of car that cannot be rivalled. Their hospitality marquee travels to all of the Club’s circuit racing event and provides a welcome base to swap tips and share stories of on-track conquests.
Andrew Mitchell will be the man to watch in his 1937 HRG who pipped the unusual Frazer Nash saloon of marque specialist Patrick Blakeney-Edwards. You might imagine the pretty saloon to be slow thanks to the weight of the body, but it is defyingly quick, and Patrick will be keen to settle the scores with Andrew. Further back, the larger capacity cars of John Guyatt’s Talbot Lago and Jerome Fack’s Brough Superior Alpine will face strong competition from David Ozanne and Keith Piper’s Aston Martins, keen for a strong finish in their marquee’s Centenary year.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to see VSCC racers in action on the fantastic 1.85 mile circuit that the Club rarely gets the chance to visit and a full day of Historic Racing.
Spectators are encouraged to wear period clothing and there is a special parking area for VSCC members and a ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer for members. Spectator tickets cost only £15.00 for two and children under 17 go free. Call 01249 782417 or go to www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk to book and quote ‘VSCC2013’ but hurry, bookings close early week begining 30 September.
Times
Parades from 12 noon, Grid Walkabout from 1pm and Racing from 1.30pm.
Highlights of the Day...
- 1 x Formula Junior Historic Racing Association Championship Race
- 1 x Historic Aston Martins Race
- 1 x Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Pre 66 Jaguars Race
- 1 x Healey Drivers International Big Healey Race
- 1 x FiSCaR 50's Inter-Marque Race
- 1 x VSCC Pre War Sports-Cars (Standard & Modified)
- 1 x "FLIERS" Fifties Lightweight Sports Racing Cars race
Download the paddock plan here
See the Castle Combe website for further details. Click here to visit the event page.
A special 'Buy one Get one Free' ticket offer is available to VSCC members.
Book before 1 October quoting 'VSCC2013' on the telephone booking line, 01249 782417 or online at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
Book before 1 October quoting 'VSCC2013' on the telephone booking line, 01249 782417 or online at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
Entry Fee £275 (to include 20 minute Race, 15 minute Practice, Transponder Hire and Hospitality)
Entries Now Closed
If you think you have an eligible car and are still interested in taking part, please contact the Competition Department on 01608 644777 Ext 4 or email james.taylor@vscc.co.uk for late availability,
MSA Race Licence National B required.
Entries Now Closed
If you think you have an eligible car and are still interested in taking part, please contact the Competition Department on 01608 644777 Ext 4 or email james.taylor@vscc.co.uk for late availability,
MSA Race Licence National B required.
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.
The Castle Combe Circuit is 5 miles west of Chippenham on the B4039, just half a mile from the village of Castle Combe.
By Car (Follow Signs)
The circuit is situated close to Junctions 17 & 18 of the M4 motorway and is clearly signposted using the brown tourist signs marked with a chequered flag. London is approximately 90 miles, Birmingham 80 miles and Cardiff 60 miles.
By Rail
Chippenham is on the main line from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. For travel enquiries, contact National Rail enquiries on 0845 7484950. Taxis are available at the station. One of the main taxi companies operating in Chippenham is Easy Taxis. They are contactable on 01249 655471.
By Car (Follow Signs)
The circuit is situated close to Junctions 17 & 18 of the M4 motorway and is clearly signposted using the brown tourist signs marked with a chequered flag. London is approximately 90 miles, Birmingham 80 miles and Cardiff 60 miles.
By Rail
Chippenham is on the main line from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. For travel enquiries, contact National Rail enquiries on 0845 7484950. Taxis are available at the station. One of the main taxi companies operating in Chippenham is Easy Taxis. They are contactable on 01249 655471.
The entry list is only available to logged in members.
