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Smiles All Round
Wednesday 04 December 2019
It was smiles all round at the Winter Driving Tests at Bicester Heritage;
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Annual Trophy Points in Newsletter
Tuesday 03 December 2019
The HillClimb and Historic Racing points published in November and Decembers newsletters are incorrect.
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December Newsletter Now Available to Download
Monday 02 December 2019
The December edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
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VSCC Winter Driving Test at Bicester Heritage - This Weekend!
Friday 29 November 2019
Over 60 competitors in a fabulous array of cars are due to descend on Bicester Heritage this Saturday 30th November 2019, to take part in the annual VSCC Winter Driving Test.
Motorsport UK RS Clubman License Applications Now Open
Wednesday 20 November 2019
Motorsport UK have recently changed the licensing requirements for all competitors on Trials, Rallies, Driving Tests and Autosolos and the applications are now being accepted for these new licenses.
We recommend all VSCC Competitors affected by these changes apply without delay.
Voting now open
Wednesday 13 November 2019
Voting has now opened for VSCC Volunteer and Race Driver of the Year.
Both awards are voted for by fellow marshals and drivers respectively.
VSCC Speed Secretary is Moving On
Tuesday 12 November 2019
For those that do not already know, Rachael Watkins, our Speed Secretary will be leaving the Club on Friday 15 November, having joined the team in September 2016.
Unlucky for some...
Monday 11 November 2019
...but NOT the Vintage Sports-Car Club.
The thirteenth Vintage Sports-Car Club Cotswold Trial takes place this Saturday 16th November at Prescott Hill Climb and surrounding hills.
A full entry of 110 cars and their crews will be in action, including 23 drivers competing in the day’s Novice Class. The Cotswold Trial is one of the off-road Trial events that the VSCC run every year for Pre-war cars.
Competitors will arrive at Prescott earlier in the morning to sign-on and have their cars scrutineered, they will tackle 9 hills in the local area. Spectators are encouraged to arrive at Prescott in time to view the action as competitors return at approximately 12.00pm onwards to drive the final 3 hills set out at Prescott.
VSCC - New President Appointed
Thursday 07 November 2019
Paul Tunnicliffe appointed as Club President
Following a vote by the Directors of the Club, the VSCC is delighted to announce that Paul Tunnicliffe has been appointed as President Elect of the Club, officially taking office at the Club’s AGM in March 2020.
The Directors and Staff of the VSCC congratulate Paul on his appointment and look forward to working with him during his Presidency.
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Motorsport UK - New for 2020 Licence Announcment
Wednesday 06 November 2019
For 2020 Motorsport UK is introducing the requirement for all competitors to hold a new RS Clubman licence as a minimum, which will be free of charge. If you compete, navigate or passenger, but don’t currently hold a licence you will need to apply for this. These changes will affect Autotests, Trials, Cross Country, Road Rallying, 12 Cars and Scatters. Passengers will also now be required to hold an RS Clubman licence. The RS Clubman licence can be applied for online from 18 November and aims to encourage more grass roots participation, as well ensuring all Motorsport UK event competitors are covered by comprehensive insurance. Additionally, licence holders will have access to Motorsport UK’s Member Benefits Programme that includes the new upgraded personal accident cover. https://www.motorsportuk.org/assets/competitorsminimumacceptablelicences2020.pdf
Stocking Fillers And Winter Warmers
Monday 04 November 2019
Like it or not, Christmas is coming.....and the quest to find the perfect present for the younger family member who has everything begins! This year, we are going to help you fill those stockings with a range of VSCC branded children’s and babywear (or why not treat them to a VSCC teddy!?) but be quick! – for delivery to your chimney in time for the big day you must get your order in by 6 December. Click here to shop for our Christmas 2019 children’s and babywear range.
And if you were lucky enough to attend the 'Alternative' 85th Anniversary Celebrations and would like a memento you'll find our Anniversary Team Scarf to remind you of those glorious summer days which seem so long ago! Happy shopping and Merry Christmas!
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November Newsletter Now Available to Download
Thursday 31 October 2019
The November edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards success for The Vintage Sports-Car Club.
Friday 25 October 2019
Club President Jenny Lees is proud to announce The Vintage Sports-Car Club have made the finalist list in two of the prestigious categories of the inaugural Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards 2019.
Our two finalists are:
COMPETITIVE EVENT –
Le Mans Start Silverstone
The opening round of the VSCC Formula Vintage Season, held at Silverstone on 13 and 14 April 2019, brought the spectacle of a Le Mans Start back to British shores for the first time in over 50 years. Working closely with the Benjafields Race Club, the VSCC brought 40 vintage Bentleys to Silverstone, where they lined up for a pre-race grid walk enjoyed by hundreds of spectators before drivers sprinted for their cars and a place in the history books in front of a crowd of thousands.
PERSONALITY –
Ian Ferguson
As well as the role of Chief Librarian, Ian is a staunch supporter of the Club and regularly volunteers at meetings, exhibitions and events – anywhere that needs a safe pair of hands!
Ian’s generosity of spirit and dedication to vintage motorsport - and the VSCC in particular - over decades encapsulates the spirit of this remarkable and unique club. Not only is he a cornerstone of the many volunteers that support the Club in so many ways, but his patient assistance and support to Club staff at TOPO and to members across the globe does much to ensure that the world of vintage motorsport is preserved for future generations and that the encyclopaedic body of knowledge of so many members over so many decades is passed on. In addition, his stewardship of the VSCC Library is not a role to be undertaken lightly; the responsibility for the guardianship, preservation and development of such a huge body of knowledge is a substantial one.
The winners will be announced during a special presentation evening at the Awards Dinner 21st November 2019 at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, St. James', London, with a trophy given to each winner onstage.
I am sure you will join me in wishing both finalists all the best on the night.
VSCC Bulletin Editor
Monday 21 October 2019
The President and Committee of the VSCC are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Bell as 13th Editor of The Bulletin, the Club’s quarterly magazine.
Speed Championship 2019 - Overview
Friday 18 October 2019
The Blue Diamond sponsored Speed Championship has had a fantastic season consisting of nine Rounds at popular venues all over the UK, from the depths of Devon to the heady heights of Harewood. Our 2017 winner David Furnell scoops the winning trophy yet again in “The Toy”, which is his trusty 1930 Austin 7, keeping the young Eddie Williams at bay by a mere five points. All is not lost for Eddie, who drove Charles Gillett’s 1929 Frazer Nash Super Sports with assured skill to secure not only Second Overall but also the Blue Diamond Young Driver Award, new for 2019, which guarantees him free entry into each round of the Speed Championship 2020. Also new for this year is the Overall PVT Winner Award which goes to David Pryke in his 1936 Frazer Nash Shelsley gaining 62 points. The Longstone Speed Trophy is awarded to Dick Wilkinson for driving to an impressive seven events and accruing 66 points in total. Our Novice Award goes to Tiziana Mutschler who is new to the VSCC Speed Championship this season but has certainly made her mark in Class 1 making 29 points from only four events.
All of our events have been blessed with fantastic weather which has encouraged our talented competitors to push themselves to the limit, thus achieving no less than 27 Vintage and General Class records. Class 3 has dominated the records, the dynamic duo – Patrick Blakeney-Edwards and Eddie Williams driving trusty Frazer Nash Super Sports cars wracked up a massive 12 records between them! Not forgetting the momentous occasion at our opening round - Curborough where the speedy James Baxter smashed the overall record.
Huge congratulations to all of our 427 speed competitors for showing up, supporting and delivering such exciting, entertaining action and to all of our 319 loyal marshals and volunteers who make all this possible and keep us safe - Thank You! Thank you also to our trusty handicapper Mark Ballard who has allocated approximately 1450 handicaps and who is the brains behind the Speed Championship points. Big thank you to our Championship Sponsor Blue Diamond for their support this season and also Longstone Tyres for sponsoring the Longstone Trophy and also the Marshals Draw.
Thanks also go to David Furnell who will be handing over the reigns of Chair of the Speed Sub Committee, after seven years, to Kevin Morton to take on the challenges of the Championship for 2020. We welcome Kevin to the fold and take this opportunity to share a few facts about the Class 8 Riley driver:
- Joined the Club in 1976 following the purchase of my 1937 Morgan 4/4. Enjoyed competing in the Morgan until the end of the 80’s.
- Have now been competing, for around 20 years, in Class 8 with the Riley so the Morgan is still waiting for its rebuild.
- Joined the Speed Sub-Committee in 2018 and now the “Toy” has his revenge!
- Married to Karen who put up with many cold and wet trips in the Morgan. Ask her about a particular trip to Donington!
- When not competing I marshal so Karen is currently the boss both at home and at play.
- Our daughter Rebecca, currently in Australia, and son Douglas, busy in London, are also members.
- Looking forward to supporting you, and for your support, in the Speed Championship
Final Result Tables
Speed Championship Class Results
Speed Championship Overall results
I wish you all a cosy winter.
Rachael Watkins, Speed Secretary, VSCC.
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Price rises at the VSCC!
Tuesday 15 October 2019
The 80th VSCC Welsh Trial at Presteigne last weekend was a somewhat challenging affair!
Conditions leading up to the weekend had deteriorated to the point that even the most experienced of trialists struggled to make an impact on their ‘usually expected’ high scoring.
A full entry list of brave VSCC members, and their co-pilots, headed off one by one full of enthusiasm expected from vintage motoring adventure junkies.
Simon Price clearly relished the challenge, rising from the boggy depths of hills such as ‘Badlands’ to claim the Harry Bowler Memorial Trophy in his 3.3litre, 1930 Ford Model A Special with a total of 410 points.
Other notable results were:
Gareth Graham winning ‘The Presteigne Trophy’ in his 1925 Bentley 3-4.5 litre.
Lady Louisa Collings winning ‘The Smatcher Trophy’ in her 1930 Austin 7 Ulster Replica and 14-year-old Archibald Collings taking ‘The Judges Gavel’ awarded to the best youngster.
provisionalresults.pdf
Class Records Tumble at Prescott Hill Climb
Wednesday 02 October 2019
The final round of the VSCC Speed Championship concluded on the long course at Prescott Hill Climb on Saturday 28th September. The weather was almost Spring like as a full entry of competitors battled the long course for those vital last points of the season.
There was a special end of season atmosphere around the paddock and spectator areas as the drivers completed their two practice runs in the morning.
After the lunchtime interval it was clear the drivers in all classes were determined to ‘go for it’ with no less than half a dozen class hill records broken. This must have been a proud and somewhat sad moment for David Furnell as he comes to the end of his tenure as Chair of the Speed Sub-Committee after seven and a half years dedicated service. David has been instrumental in developing the Motorsport UK Speed Championship – the first Speed Championship in VSCC history.
Full Provisional Results.pdf
October Newsletter Now Available to Download
Tuesday 01 October 2019
The October edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
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Madresfield Driving Test - Results
Friday 27 September 2019
That feeling of Autumn was upon us as 56 competitors set about the Madresfield Driving Test on Sunday 22nd Sept .
The spectators were a little thin on the ground but that didn’t suppress their enthusiasm as one by one the competitors attempted to negotiate the infamous test challenges, such as the ‘Pork Chop’.
Overall, a great day was had by all, the eventual winner David Pryke in his 1936 Morgan engined Riley taking home the coveted Lewes Trophy.
Provisional results can be found through the link below.
results.pdf
