The gem in the crown of summer Vintage Sports-Car Club events, 250 Pre-war sports and racing cars will be in action over the weekend at the historic hill climb venue in Gloucestershire. The ultimate VSCC weekend; there is no other event that sums up the ethos of The Vintage Sports-Car Club because of the relaxed atmosphere, superb cars, hard competition, great company and a superb location.

If you are a potential spectator and have never attended the event before you will simply relish the relaxed ‘garden party atmosphere’ that this event enjoys.  This idyllic spot in Gloucestershire is steeped in nostalgia and it particularly comes alive on the first weekend in August.  Vintage car enthusiast flock in their thousands to enjoy watching a splendid selection of Pre-war machinery tackle the hill, from cycle cars to ERA racing cars, a ‘Vintage Car’ enthusiast would be hard pressed not to find something of interest on the track.  

Off track the Vintage car park in the ‘Orchard’ throws up hidden gems year after year, this is a stunning location where members enjoy their picnics and entertain friends in idyllic surroundings.  Prescott enjoys a popular selection of trade stands, and of the Bugatti Trust Museum is open all weekend (entry is subject to a small voluntary contribution) to add some extra interest.  There are lots of super places to enjoy the action on the hill, from the popular ‘Orchard’ corner at the Sponsors Area or you can walk further up the hill and view at many safe locations.

WHAT WILL I SEE?
The field of 250 cars is in action all weekend.  Split into 16 Classes you will see a wide representation of the Pre-war era from the amenable Austin 7s to fierce Single Seater ERAs and ‘Vintage Specials’.  There are over 50 Pre-war marques entered for the competition; examples include…
Austin- Riley-Frazer Nash-Carden-Morgan-MG-Fiat-GN-Amilcar-Wolseley-Singer-Bugatti-Lea-Francis-Aston Martin-Triumph-Lagonda-Alvis-Citroen-Alta-Bentley-Alfa Romeo-Talbot-Donnet-Delage-Hotchkiss-Vauxhall-Batten-Invicta-Brough Superior-Talbot Lago-Railton-Mercedes-Darracq-Sunbeam-Dodge-Stutz-Panhard-Levassor-Theophile Schneider-Humber-Vernon Derby-AC-HRG-Delahaye-De Dion Bouton-Peugeot-Fafnir-Deemster-ERA-Morris

COMPETITON FORMAT
Saturday is practice day; each car will have two runs up the hill, one in the morning, the second in the afternoon.  Practice during the day will be run in class order.  On Sunday competitors will make their official timed runs which count towards overall placings.  Again, the first is in the morning, the second is in the afternoon.  Runs start at 10.00am after the children’s bicycle and pedal car races (see below).

OTHERHIGHLIGHTS

ALFA ROMEOS The Alfa Romeo Register have organised a small display of significant Pre-war Alfa Romeos in the paddock to celebrate this year’s Centenary of Alfa Romeo.  The cars all belong to members of the register and are all Pre-war 6 cylinder cars; the earliest is from 1928.  They are all highly original, oozing with history and are quite simply not to be missed!

PRINCE HENRY VAUXHALL GATHERING The Prince Henry Vauxhall, the ‘First British Sports-Car’ celebrates its 100^th Birthday this year.  There are only eleven cars in existence, and it is hoped that at least five, (possible more) will be on display and parade up the hill. 

 CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT There is a free bouncy castle for children to enjoy (all weekend!) and face painting for £1 a child.  Both activities are located in the Orchard.

 TRADE STANDS There are 32 traders on site for the weekend.  They will be selling everything from rare Vintage Autojumble, car parts, spares, artwork, automobilia, clothing and books.  There are also many Pre-war motoring ‘services’ present with whom you can discuss future restoration projects and work.

JAZZ The Eureka Jazz band will play on Saturday evening adjacent to the Club House on site.  They will also parade on Sunday lunch time.  Children are more than welcome to join in with the parade, bring a decorative umbrella to twirl!

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

Scrutineering:  Cars can be scrutineered on the Saturday morning only. 

 Format: Prescott is a two day meeting. Practice is on Saturday and will be run in class order.  Competitive runs take place on Sunday.

Times (Subject to change)

Saturday 7 August                               Practice Runs commence at 9.30am

Sunday 8 August                 Competitive Runs commence at 10.00am

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

  ADVANCE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!  TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE GATE.

Ticket Prices Members:              In Advance                    On The Day
Saturday                                                 £5                            £15   

Sunday                                                    £15                          £25

Under 16s free

Ticket Prices Non-Members:              In Advance                    On The Day
Saturday                                                 £8                            £15   

Sunday                                                    £20                          £25

Under 16s free

DIRECTIONS 

Prescott is north of Cheltenham on the Gotherington to Winchcombe Road, close to Bishop's Cleeve. The nearest main road is the A435.

CAMPING

Camping is ‘the way to stay’ at Prescott and it is a facility that is for everyone attending, spectator or competitior.  You do not need to book just turn up but a charge £5 per person per night will apply, please pay on the gate. Camping and caravans can park over the road from Thursday afternoon until Monday morning. Strict campsite rules will apply and anyone found to be in breach of these rules may be asked to leave. Fields are divided into ‘noisier’ and a ‘quiet family field’, details of such will be given upon arrival.  Toilets and washing up facilities are provided but there are no showers.  Dogs are allowed to stay in the camping field but must be on a lead at all times.  Club Member Cally Callomon organises a popular evening film show which takes place in the field.  Click here to download the 2010 Campsite Rules

ACCOMODATION

Contact: Winchcombe Tourist Information, Town Hall, High Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LJ. Tel:+44 (0)1242 602 925  Website: www.visitcheltenham.gov.uk

DISABLED FACILITIES

Dedicated parking area (Blue Badge required) with easy access to Paddock (access to Upper Paddock via steep incline and may be inaccessible without assistance); toilet facilities in campsite, Orchard, Paddock, Restaurant and Bugatti Trust. Best viewing area on wooden deck adjacent to start line. Access to Club Shop with assistance only (under review). Visitors are advised to contact Bugatti Club Office for further information 01242 673136 or 679796 or email club@bugatti.co.uk   

BICYCLE RACES

There will be the usual Bicycle Racing on the Sunday morning starting at 9.00am including a new catagory for Pedal Cars. Races for children, ordinaries, safeties and tandems will be included. As is now the norm, bicycle races take place at approximately 9.00am. 

If you would like to take part assemble from 8.30am with any type of bicycle in the paddock adjacent to the start line for scrutineering.  Races are organised for the under 10s, under 15s and all comers dependant on demand, weird and wonderful cycling machinery is to be encouraged!  If you do not have a bicycle with you do come along early to watch; you will see some wonderful machinery from Penny Farthings to unicycles!

The bike races are great fun and you can have fun practicing before the event in the campsite, but please, no bicycles in the paddock other than before assembling for the bicycle races. To satisfy our insurers all riders are again required to wear a bicycle helmet this year – you know it makes sense.