NEWS
PRESCOTT BICYCLE RACES AND PEDAL-CAR GRAND PRIX
Tuesday 30 July 2019
The highlight of the year for so many of the Club’s younger (and older!) Members, Sunday’s activities get underway with the traditional and ever-popular Bicycle Races.
Long-time Club Member, Simon Diffey of Merry Printers has once again kindly sponsored the event – having been introduced to the annual VSCC Boulogne Bicycle Raid with his brother, James over 30 years ago – there will be the usual prizes for this year’s race winners, and sweets and drinks for all participants.
This year there are some changes to help the smooth running of the weekend.
There will be an official practice on Saturday, after the track action has finished, from approximately17.30 till 18.30.
If you would like to take part in this please assemble from 5pm with bicycle, helmet and if U18, a parent in the programme marquee situated on the Orchard side of the bridge to sign-on.
Racing starts at 8.30am.
2019 Speed Championship Points so far..........
Thursday 18 July 2019
The Speed Championship is now over half way through it's successful season, to see the latest scores please click on the links:
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Race Timetable Announced for Cadwell Park
Thursday 18 July 2019
We are delighted to be able to confirm the race schedule for our meeting next weekend at Cadwell Park . . .
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VSCC Library Shuts Down...
Wednesday 17 July 2019
...for one day only!
The VSCC Library at TOPO will for one week only, switch the opening day from Wednesday 31st July to Thursday 1st August.
VSCC Crosses Boundaries!
Friday 05 July 2019
Round 5 of VSCC Speed Championship will form part of Shelsleys Classic and Vintage event this weekend.
Nestled in amongst one of Britain’s most quintessential countryside locations in the rolling hills of Worcestershire, Shelsley Walsh is the oldest motorsport venue in the world still using its original course.
124 competitors will ‘pit their wits’ or at least try and hurtle up the 1,000 yard, 1 in 6 gradient track, as fast as possible following in the footsteps of some of motorsport legends such as John Surtees & Sir Stirling Moss.
A mixture of Vintage, Pre-war, Edwardian and Post-war cars will be on display in all their glory throughout the day.
Event Information
Shelsley Walsh, Worcester, WR6 6RP
07 Jul, 09:00 – 17:30
For further information: CLICK HERE
'Scorchio' sums up both the weather and the racing at Donington Park last weekend.
Tuesday 02 July 2019
As predicted, a glorious summers day greeted us at Donington Park last Saturday for Round 3 of the VSCC Formula Vintage Series. Even the cars were in need of additional shade.
A full programme of 10 races, which included The Historic Seaman Trophy celebrating its 70th Anniversary, included on the grid a wonderful entry of 6 ERAs.
Large crowds turned out, not only to enjoy the weather and some superb racing, they were also invited to a lunchtime grid walk. The opportunity to get up close to these magnificent machines in full race trim and talk to the drivers has been an inspired innovation by the VSCC in recent times.
HEADLINE RESULTS
Historic Seaman Trophy
Winner - Mark Gillies - ERA R3A 1934
2nd & Winner on Handicap - Ian Baxter - Alta 61 I.S. Single Seat 1937
3rd - Paddins Dowling - ERA R5B 1936
Vintage Seaman Trophy
Winner - Tony Lees - AC/GN Cognac 1925
2nd - Sandford Andrews - Morgan Aero 2Str 1926
3rd - Justin Maeers - GN Parker 1926
REDGATE MUG - STANDARD & MODIFIED PRE-WAR SPORTS CARS
Winner - Edward Williams - Frazer Nash Super Sports 1929
2nd - Christopher Mann - Alfa Romeo Monza 1932
3rd - Tom Waterfield - Frazer Nash Super Sports 1929
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DAYS RACE RESULTS
July 2019 Newsletter Now Available to Download
Monday 01 July 2019
The July edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
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Trophy wIn for Bulletin Editor
Thursday 27 June 2019
On Saturday, 40 cars assembled at Eternit Sports Club near Royston for the Hertfordshire (Eastern) Rally. Nineteen Marques were represented, the earliest being James Portway in Nick Portway`s 1922 Vauxhall 30/98 through to a thoroughly modern 1961 Daimler SP250 driven by David Chilton.
Once the crews had scrutineered and signed-on they were able to take advantage of the bacon rolls, ready for the route collection and the feverish plotting that followed.
The entry was made up of 18 trophy, 15 clubmans and 7 champagne ‘class’ entrants.
The weather was clear and dry as the entrants left for the morning loop to the North of Meldreth heading towards Cambridge passing through Gamlingay where it seemed most of the residents were at the roadside to see the cars pass through.
With a break for lunch competitors were back out again heading south towards Bishop`s Stortford for the final 49 miles.
Winner of the Eastern Rally Trophy was Matthew Bell and Jonathan Nicholl in their 1928 Austin Seven, the Navigator Trophy ‘The John Barrett’ was won by Liz Renshaw navigating for husband Robert in their 1932 Austin Seven.
It's Donington this weekend!
Wednesday 26 June 2019
After what seems to have been a week of persistent rain we are assured (by the BBC weather App) summer and the sun! will return for Round 3 of the VSCC Formula Vintage Championship at Donington Park this Saturday 29th June 2019.
A bumper 232 entries will tackle one of the best known and challenging circuits there is. The Craner Curves, Coppice and Starkeys Bridge await interrogation by all involved.
The days racing kicks off with the 70th anniversary running of the Historic Seaman Trophy, which will be contested by a gaggle of ERAs, Maseratis and their contemporaries.
As is becoming somewhat of a tradition a grid walk will take place at 12 noon, where the public have the unique opportunity to view these world class racing cars ‘in full race trim’ close up.
Expectations and anticipations will also be high for Race 5, The Redgate Trophy for Standard and Modified Sports-Cars where a full grid of cars will line up.
Click this link for a full entry list and practice times
ENTRY LIST
Race Schedule Below
Fast Eddie Lands Double Twelve Trophy
Wednesday 19 June 2019
Young talented VSCC member Eddie Williams secured the Brooklands Double Twelve trophy in style with a perfect driving test score on the hallowed ground of the Brooklands finishing straight on Sunday 16th June.
The day before, Eddie had completed two hi-speed runs on the Mercedes World Sprint Circuit (Round 4 of the VSCC Speed Championships) to set up his opportunity to take the prizes and the applause of his peers on Sunday evening.
Brooklands Double Twelve final standings were as follows:
1st Eddie Williams – 1929 Frazer Nash Sports
2nd Paul Compton – 1934 Wolseley Aerees Special
3rd Miss Alex Pilkington – 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750
For provisonal results of all classes and events over the weekend.
PROVISIONAL RESULTS
VSCC Brooklands Double Twelve
Friday 14 June 2019
This coming weekend June 15th & 16th sees the ever popular VSCC event the ‘Brooklands Double Twelve’.
Over eighty entrants will compete over two days.
The Double Twelve competition includes the three main elements of Speed Trials (Saturday), Driving Tests (Sunday), and a Concours d’Élégance – a ‘beauty pageant’ of vehicles displaying remarkable restoration, originality or rarity – across both days. The Driving Tests and Concours will be taking part on historic sections of the Race Track and in the Paddock whilst the Speed Trials will be over at Mercedes-Benz World.
The coveted Double Twelve trophy will be awarded on Sunday afternoon to the most successful entrant in any two of the three competitive events.
Each VSCC member receives a discount of £4.40 available on the gate if they show their current 2019 membership card.
Daylesford Summer Festival - a Cotswolds Extravaganza
Friday 07 June 2019
VSCC is delighted to have been invited to attend the Daylesford Summer Festival for the third year.
VSCC Takes To the Fens
Friday 07 June 2019
Dambusters, Bubble Cars and Tennyson; an exploration of the lesser known attractions of Lincolnshire
Showers at Harewood Hill - Round 3 of the VSCC Speed Championships
Monday 03 June 2019
Set amongst the glorious Yorkshire Dales, Harewood Hill saw Round 3 of the VSCC Speed Championships take place under early summer showers which did nothing to dampen the spirits of competitors and spectators alike. 
Kindly hosted by BARC, as always this was a superb event and we were treated to an excellent day of motorsport. The title of Fastest Young Driver went to Daniel Hunter in his Austin 7 Ulster with a time of 93.94. Fastest Vintage went to Charlie Martin in his Morgan RIP Special at 71.90 whilst the honour of Fastest Time of the Day went to Ian Baxter in his Alta 61 IS with a time 68.50.
Provisional results here.
Round 3 of the Speed Championships heads north to Yorkshire
Friday 31 May 2019
Almost 100 competitors will travel north tomorrow to compete in Round 3 of the VSCC Speed Championship which forms a majority of the Classic and Vintage event at the picturesque Harewood Hill Climb. A popular venue, where the track is visible from the paddock, is neatly nestled in the Yorkshire countryside. The unofficial championship standings currently have Eddie Williams on top with Jeremy Flann and David Furnell in joint 2nd and 3rd. So there's much to play for over the weekend.
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June 2019 Newsletter Now Available to Download
Friday 31 May 2019
The June edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
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VSCC Oulton Park - Cheshire Life Concours Results
Friday 24 May 2019
Cheshire Life Concours top three - from left to right.
2nd Place Brian Green 1934 Lagonda M45,
1st Place John Fletcher 1938 Riley Sprite,
3rd Place Gerry Marsden 1929 Ford Madel A Tudor
Congratulations to John and a big thankyou to all the entrants.
VSCC event photo gallery updated
Friday 24 May 2019
The VSCC Pinterest site has been updated with a variety of event images for you to peruse.
Click the link to take a look.
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Round 2 Formula Vintage - Oulton Park 18th May
Thursday 23 May 2019
Not even a slightly over cast day could stem the flow of spectators turning out to admire the quality of vintage cars on show at Oulton Park on Saturday 18th May.
The enthusiastic crowds were not only treated to some superb racing including Round 2 of the VSCC Formula Vintage series there was also an AutoSolo event and the Cheshire Life Concours competition to admire.
Racing highlights:
Race 2 - The 61st Boulogne Trophy for Vintage Cars
With only 1.67 seconds separating 1st and 3rd placed cars.
1st Justin Maeers - 1926 GN Parker
2nd Tony Lees - 1925 AC/GN Cognac
3rd Oliver Llewellyn - 1926/30 Bentley 3/8 2Str
Race 5 - 45th Bill Philips Trophy Race for Standard & Modified
Pre-war Sports Cars
1st Christopher Mann - 1932 Alfa Romeo Monza
2nd Tim Kneller - 1933 Riley TT Sprite
3rd Jo Blakeney-Edwards - 1929 Frazer Nash Super Sports
Full Race Results.pdf
Formula Vintage Round 2 - Oulton Park 18 May
Saturday 18 May 2019
The biggest grid of vintage racing cars for many years will grace Oulton Park today 18 May in the Boulogne Trophy for Vintage Racing Cars, supported by Longstone Tyres and one of six pre-war races commencing 11.30am. In addition the Cheshire Life Concours is taking place at the Foggerty Moss Centre and autosolo will be held next to the paddock. FREE paddock entry.
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