Donington Park Race Meeting

19 Jul 2014 - 19 Jul 2014

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP

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A welcome return for the VSCC to this famous Pre-war circuit for the first time since 2011, this meeting is surely guaranteed to be popular with Competitors, Marshals and Spectators alike. To celebrate the centenary of the great Bob Gerard’s birth, whose distinguished racing career spanned both Pre- and Post-war periods, we have the usual eclectic mix of Pre-war races, combined with one for Front-engined Pre-1961 Racing Cars and the ever-popular F3 (500) Racing Cars, with a handful of Bob Gerard’s original cars already registered to attend, along with a members of the Gerard family and team. In addition we are delighted to welcome the Edwardian Cars to Donington for their much-celebrated annual Handicap Race.

The full programme includes (not in order):
 
Boulogne Trophy for Vintage Racing Cars (VSCC Set 1) 
Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy for Pre-1961 Racing Cars (VSCC Set 2)
Redgate Mug for Standard and Modified Sports-Cars (VSCC Set 3)
Donington Mug for Special Pre-war Sports-Cars (VSCC Set 4)                          
Allcomers Pre-war Scratch Races (VSCC Set 5)                                                 
Allcomers Pre-war Handicap Race (VSCC Set 6)                                                
Dick Baddiley & Edwardian Racing Trophies Handicap Race for Edwardian Cars
Race for F3 (500) Racing Cars

As always, the action is not just confined to the track; there will also be our Trade Village which will offer unique and interesting motoring accessories, books and more for all car enthusiasts. The meeting promises to offer something for everyone, so make sure you come along and take part in the action at this important motor racing venue. Tickets will be available on the day at £15 per person and children under 14 go free!

Timetable - Practice from 9.30am; Racing from 1.00pm

Facilities info: Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Showers • Regalia

Spectator info: Parking • No Dogs • Autojumble • Pre-war Car Park

Timetable - Practice from 9.30am; Racing from 1.00pm

Advance Tickets Sales are now closed

Tickets will be available on the day at £15 per person.

Children Under 14 go free!

Facilities info: Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Showers • Regalia

Spectator info: Parking • No Dogs • Autojumble • Pre-war Car Park
ENTRY FEE: £ varies depending on race entered – please see Supplementary Regulations

Opening date for entries: 8 May
Closing date for entries: 3 July

Facilities info: Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Showers • Regalia
Competitor info: Edwardian • Vintage • Post-vintage • Historic • Fire Extinguisher • MSA B Race Licence • Trailers • Tyres • Gloves • Boots

Donington Park is based in Leicestershire not far from Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. It is a parkland circuit set in a natural amphitheatre which allows superb viewing of its fast sweeping corners. Donington Park is easily reached by the M1, M42 and A50. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is also nearby and rail links from the nearby cities are good.
Tourist Board: A list of local accommodation is available by visiting www.enjoyeastmidlands.com. Alternatively please contact Derby Tourist Information on 01332 255802. Camping, with limited facilities is available immediately outside of the circuit and there are other fully appointed campsites nearby.
Please volunteer to the Competition Department

Facilities info: Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Showers • Regalia

The entry list is only available to logged in members.