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Overseas Tour to Burgundy headlines the Club's 2013 Social Calendar
Friday 22 February 2013
Following the success of our Irish and Brittany Tours over the last two years, the Club are delighted to once again be working with Club Member Steve Brown of ERL to offer our members another Overseas Touring opportunity, this year to North Burgundy in September.
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St. James’s Place VSCC Member Luncheons
Thursday 21 February 2013
Following the success of last year’s St. James’s Place VSCC member luncheons, we are delighted to announce three more to be held in the Spring of 2013.
These luncheons are designed to be an enjoyable and informative addition to the Club’s events calendar and provide a relaxed opportunity to explore a range of solutions available to help you plan your finances during this unsettled economic environment.
VSCC Ready for Race Retro : 22-24 February
Wednesday 20 February 2013
The International Historic Motorsport Show ‘Race Retro’ takes place this weekend at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry, Warwickshire and as usual the VSCC will exhibit for the full three days alongside fellow historic motorsport promoters on ‘Speed Street’ in Hall 2. The VSCC adjacent to the HGPCA (Historic Grand Prix Cars Association) and opposite the Historic Motor Racing News stand (stand C36).
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‘Whizzo’ Williams announced as guest of honour at VSCC Awards Dinner, Friday 22 March 2013
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Members and guests are invited to attend the first VSCC Awards Dinner celebrating the achievements of Club Members throughout the 2012 season to be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Castle Donington, Derbyshire which is a stone’s throw from Donington Park Racing Circuit, East Midlands Airport and Junctions 23A/24 of the M1 Motorway.
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Exmoor Fringe Trial Provisional Results and Photos now available
Monday 18 February 2013
Members can now download Provisional Results of this past weekend’s Exmoor Fringe Trial and view photos provided by www.retro-speed.co.uk from the event page.
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New Cadwell Park footbridge improves spectator access
Friday 15 February 2013
Cadwell Park circuit owner MSV has installed a footbridge at the Lincolnshire circuit to improve access for spectators at its race events. The work was completed in time for the new season, which starts in March.
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Superchargers
Thursday 14 February 2013
A reminder that superchargers eligible for cars taking part in Club competitions is as the list included in Appendix A of the Club’s ‘Eligibility of Cars’ document Edition 3 2007. Please note that it is mandatory that any Member wishing to use a supercharger not included on the list (be that period or modern) must obtain approval from Committee prior to fitment.
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Entries now open for the start of the VSCC 2013 Speed Season!
Wednesday 13 February 2013
We are now accepting entries for the first events of the Club’s 2013 Speed calendar with our Curborough Speed Trials on Sunday 5 May and Wiscombe Park Hill Climb on Sunday 12 May.
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New Year Driving Tests Final Results now Live
Tuesday 12 February 2013
Final Results from the New Year Driving Tests, which took place at Brooklands Museum on Sunday 3 February, are now available to download.
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Race Retro 2013 : Discount Tickets for International Historic Motorsport Show
Monday 11 February 2013
VSCC members can take advantage of a £2 discount of advance adult tickets for Race Retro 2013 22-24 February (£18.00 as opposed to £20.00 in advance / £25.00 on the day).
Closing Deadline Extended for the Pomeroy Trophy, Silverstone, Saturday 23 February 2013
Friday 08 February 2013
Deadline for entries for The Pomeroy Trophy have been extended until Thursday 14 February - don't miss out and submit your entries now!
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15% off Stena Line sailings from Harwich to the Hook of Holland for VSCC Members
Wednesday 06 February 2013
The VSCC has arranged a discount with Stena Line for Club Members. A 15% discount can now be enjoyed on this crossing. The offer is applicable to single and return sailings and is subject to availability and restricted space. The offer is not transferable.
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‘Spring Start’ Race Meeting, Silverstone, 20-21 April. Entries now Open!
Tuesday 05 February 2013
The VSCC is pleased to announce that we are now accepting entries for the ‘Spring Start’ race meeting to be held at Silverstone over the weekend of 20 -21 April 2013.
The traditional season opener for Vintage and Historic racing in the UK, ‘Spring Start’ takes on a new format and writes a new chapter in the history books with a second day added to the meeting that will be the first live televised race meeting in the history of the VSCC (to be broadcast on Motors TV).
New Year Driving Test Photographs available to view
Monday 04 February 2013
Over sixty competitor's enjoyed the New Year Driving Tests at Brooklands yesterday. Results will shortly be available, photographs from the event, by various photographers have been uploaded and can be viewed in 'Event Images'. Go to the 'EVENTS' menu, select New Year Driving Tests, scroll down and you will see 'Images for the New Year Driving Tests' towards the bottom of the page. Click on the first one to enlarge and then you have the choice to click through, or click on the play button to watcha slideshow of the images.
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Entries closing for the Exmoor Fringe Trial today!
Monday 04 February 2013
The closing deadline for the first VSCC Trial of 2013 is upon us. If you still wish to submit your entry for the Exmoor Fringe Trial, please do so by the end of today (Monday 4 February).
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All Primed up for Paris!
Friday 01 February 2013
Enthusiasts of Vintage and Historic motoring make their annual pilgrimage to Paris, France next week for the annual Retromobile Show at Port Versailles (Wednesday 6 February-Sunday 10 February).
The Vintage Sports-Car Club are standing at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction on Thursday 7 February, so if you are in town, please do come and say hello. The stand will be selling memberships so if you are with a friend who has ‘always been intending to join up’ bring them along to save the £15 joining fee.
February issue of Classic and Competition Car
Friday 01 February 2013
The February issue of Classic and Competition Car is now available to download free from www.classicandcompetitioncar.com. This issue features a report of the New Years Day meet of the Vintage Sports-Car Club at the Royal Oak, Much Marcle.
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Brilliant to be at Brooklands
Thursday 31 January 2013
Vintage Sports-Car Club members are revered in motoring circles as a hardy bunch; they simply can’t wait to get their Pre-war cars back in action after the winter break (save those hardy souls who have already braved the cold for our overnight Measham Rally in early January) and consequently a superb entry of nearly 70 of the VSCC’s best will be in action this Sunday (3 February 2013) on the hallowed turf at Brooklands Museum in Surrey for the New Year Driving Tests.
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FIVA Announces Old Vehicle Charter
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Turin Charter officially comes into force
This policy paper highlights the cultural and historical importance of the automobile and advocates the responsible treatment of historical vehicles. These principles and guidelines provide support for owners of historical vehicles in the use, maintenance, repair and restoration of their vehicle. The charter is a landmark document, recognised worldwide. It is FIVA’s reaction to demands from international political organisations such as the EU Parliament and UNESCO, joining the ranks of the Barcelona Charter for the protection of historical ships and the Riga Charter for the protection of historical railways.
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